The beam of light pierced the heavens.

It rose from the Celestial Forge, passed through the enormous branches of the World Tree, and disappeared beyond the clouds.

Across the battlefield, every warrior stopped.

Even the Voidborn looked upward.

The Crown of Eternity had awakened.

And somewhere beyond the Gate, the Void King watched.

For the first time in a thousand years...

He was afraid.

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Inside the Celestial Forge, Lucien stared at the Crown floating above them.

Its three-colored light pulsed like a heartbeat.

Seraphina stepped closer.

"What does this mean?"

Aster looked toward the glowing crown.

"The Crown has recognized all three heirs."

"But something is missing."

Lucien frowned....