“Caeloros… you’ve really fallen.”

Bathed in cyan light, the young girl looked down and let out a soft, bell-like laugh.

“You once ruled both the innate and acquired realms. You even dared to debate us at the summit of the heavens. And now… look at you.”

Waitara Path’s illusory shadow trembled with rage.

“Xenia,” he said coldly, “it’s rare to see you appear in my Haleth Realm… and at full strength.”

“I came uninvited,” she replied with a sweet smile. “I hope you’ll forgive me.”

His tone sharpened. “If I’m not mistaken… you just helped me.”