What Happened to Captain Cole?

The stars glimmered faintly overhead, their light barely illuminating the winding path back to the hut. The crisp night air carried a sense of calm, but within the group, the tension was palpable as Elias continued his tale.

Marie and Celia walked beside him, their eyes reflecting both curiosity and unease. At the same time, Ethan, a step behind, wrestled with the weight of what he had just heard.

Ethan's voice broke the silence, low but steady. "Elias… what did Captain Cole mean when he said, 'This is just the beginning'?"

Elias paused mid-step, glancing at Ethan with a faint smile that seemed both knowing and wistful. "Ah," he said, his tone thoughtful. "That was the moment when the world changed. When more Ascendants began to emerge."

Marie tilted her head, her curiosity evident. "More Ascendants?"