Beyond Dusk, Upon the Giant's Shoulders

"Dusk, the Sun's flaws cannot simply be replaced by a furnace. Now is not the right time."

Long Night stepped forward and spoke firmly.

Though she was much younger than him, she had considered many things before speaking to dissuade him.

She had heard of Dusk's pride and stubbornness, so rather than directly demanding that he stop, she tactfully told him that the timing was wrong.

Upon hearing her words,

the Dusk Giant frowned.

"This... was that what your Brother, Lord Redrolta, said?"

"Yes." Long Night nodded.

"..."

Hearing this, Dusk sat cross-legged and fell silent.

He might have ignored Long Night's words, but since she had come on Redrolta's behalf, he had to consider the matter carefully.

After all, even before he became Kindling, Redrolta had already made enormous sacrifices and contributions to the world. Dusk himself had been one of the beneficiaries.

However, just as Dusk was deep in thought,

perhaps because he had come into contact with a trace of the Eternal Altar's aura, the power within Fexilo suddenly fell into turmoil.

"Hmm?"

Dusk was briefly surprised, then raised a hand and suppressed the disturbance.

He paid no attention to Fexilo's thanks. This small incident also led him to make his final decision.

"Long Night, say no more."

"I believe that the Sun Furnace I forge will certainly be able to replace the Sun, spreading sunlight across the world and freeing your Brother as well."

The Dusk Giant rose to his full, towering height, stubbornly holding to his own view.

Long Night's heart sank at his words. She anxiously said, "Dusk! If something goes wrong with the Sun, the entire world will descend into chaos!"

"My Brother supports the Sun. He understands its condition better than anyone!"

"Yes, Lord Dusk. Perhaps you should also consider Lord Redrolta's