Chapter 44: The Gathering Storm

The group returned to the Celestial Nexus, their spirits tempered by the knowledge they had gained. The Voidborn's awakening was imminent, and the echoes of entropy were spreading faster than ever. The Council of Realms greeted them with a mix of relief and concern.

"**You have done well,**" the Council leader said, his voice echoing through the chamber. "**But the Voidborn's awakening is a threat unlike any we have faced. We must act quickly, before it is too late.**"

Kael stepped forward, his body glowing faintly with the Well's energy. "We need to gather the echoes and use them as bait. If we can lure the Voidborn into a trap, we may be able to contain it."

Lyra's eyes narrowed. "But gathering the echoes is dangerous. If we're not careful, we could create a singularity that destroys the multiverse."

Eryndor's form shimmered as he spoke. "**The Well's energy may be the key. If we can use it to stabilize the echoes, we can prevent a singularity from forming.**"

Aegis's mechanical voice rumbled. "**But the strain on Kael will be immense. We must find a way to ease the burden.**"

Kael nodded, his resolve hardening. "I'll do whatever it takes. The multiverse depends on us."

The group prepared for their journey, their spirits tempered by the challenges ahead. As they stepped through the portal to the first echo's location, Kael felt a surge of unease. The air was thick with the scent of decay, and the ground beneath their feet shifted unpredictably.