Epilogue: The Ascended

Hana stands at the edge of the world she once knew, her eyes scanning the distant horizon. The sky is clear, the wind cool against her skin. It's been days since she stepped through the blue door, leaving Ryo behind, and yet her thoughts are still with him.

She knows he made the right choice. He was always meant for something greater. But the ache in her chest remains, a constant reminder of the bond they shared, of the journey they endured together.

As she gazes out at the open world, free at last, a small smile touches her lips. Ryo may be far away, locked within the tower, but she knows he's making a difference. He's changing the tower, shaping it into something better.

And in her heart, she knows they'll meet again one day — not as Scrapers or challengers, but as equals, as friends, as people who defied the odds and changed their world.

With one final glance at the horizon, Hana turns and walks toward the future, her steps sure and steady.

The tower may remain behind her, but the memories of the trials, of Ryo, will always guide her.