“Those are more than simple enchantments.” Salaark shifted the point of view away from the giant violet and close to the energy cocoon that surrounded the galaxy, allowing everyone to discern its true nature.

“That’s not an energy field.” Lith said. “That’s a power core.”

“That’s the tower core, to be precise.” Menadion pointed out as soon as she recognized enough of her creation to be sure of her findings. “Or rather, part of it. Most of those runes are new, and I’ve never seen them before.”

“That’s because as the tower healed Solus, Solus changed the tower.” Salaark explained. “They are intertwined, and they have grown together for the past eighteen years. The magic you created became part of your daughter, Ripha.

“It became part of a living being, gaining the seventh element. The element of life. That’s why all the pieces of the Master Set have developed a Spirit Crystal, and despite the tower being seven hundred years old, its enchantments are brand new.

“You fused the tower core and Solus’ life force, creating a tower force.”

No one uttered a word for a while. They were too stunned by the revelation and dazzled by the way cold crystals and metal melded with the warmth of the elemental stars.