The Abyss of Renunciation

The return to the fairy world was slow and silent. Elysiel and Seraphis walked side by side, lost in their own thoughts and the complexity of the decision they had made. The idea of sacrificing their essences awakened deep fears, especially for Seraphis.

As the underworld faded into the distance and the familiarity of Elandor began to appear on the horizon, Seraphis felt the darkness within him stir, like a caged beast. He feared the emptiness he might feel upon letting go of part of what defined him.

Elysiel, noticing the tension in Seraphis's shoulders, sensed the conflict he was facing. Her connection to him was so intense that she could feel the internal battle happening within his soul.

— Seraphis, — she called, her voice low but filled with concern. — What's on your mind?

Seraphis took a deep breath, trying to organize his thoughts. The confession he was about to make was one of the most difficult of his life.