EXPLOSION

Two Months Later — The Nexus

The Nexus Space Station was still deep in its construction phase, with activity buzzing across every level. But progress had been swift. The gates were already completed and locked into their required coordinates, allowing materials from across the Conclave to begin arriving in steady waves. Civilizations competed to deliver those materials, eager to earn END, which they could then exchange for precious mana stones. This approach allowed the Empire to preserve its own limited resources while tapping into the vast reserves spread across the Conclave.