CHAPTER 15: THE NEW HORIZON

Scene 1: A World Reborn

As the first light of dawn painted the sky in colors of pink and gold, the village lay in peaceful slumber. Mira stood atop the hill overlooking the serene landscape, the Cipher sitted in her hands. Its glow had softened, no longer a beacon of raw power but a symbol of harmony restored. The journey had taken its toll, but the victory tasted sweet. She took a deep breath, letting the fresh air fill her lungs, and smiled. The world was at peace, and for the first time in a long while, so was she.

Ethan came from behind, with light footsteps on the dew-kissed grass. "You couldn’t sleep?" he asked, in a low and soothing voice.

Mira turned to face him, with a widening smile. "Too much on my mind. It's hard to believe it's over."

Ethan nodded, his gaze sweeping across the horizon. "We did it, Mira. We brought balance back."

Mira’s eyes glistened with unshed tears. "We did. But the world has changed. We have changed."