"So, let's go to the Hall of Three Phases of Destiny."
Phainon set off, his expression grave.
"You'll take up the authority of Years and return every Core Flame to the Vortex Core, bringing this world's fate to a close."
"After that, we'll all prepare for the end..."
"Or embark on one last great journey."
The scene before Yan Huan changed again.
This time, he arrived at the altar in the Hall of Three Phases of Destiny.
Oloronis's star-like form shone brightly as he whispered to Phainon and Cyrene below.
Cyrene looked up at Oloronis and said earnestly:
"Forgive us for disturbing your slumber, Oloronis."
Oloronis answered slowly:
"No matter. I understand that fate has reached its end."
Phainon, too, spoke with worry in his eyes:
"The Black Tide is at the gates of Okhma City. Amphoreus has little time left..."
"The hour of Re-Creation has come."
Oloronis replied:
"As promised, I will offer up the Core Flame of Years..."
A glowing blue doorway appeared before them.
"Board the River of Time. It will bear you safely to the Genesis Vortex Heart..."
"Step through, and bear witness."
"..."
Phainon stared at the doorway to the Genesis Vortex Heart, his expression grim.
This was the only choice they had left.
"Teacher Anaxa proved with his life that Genesis was no empty dream."
"As Chrysos Heirs named in the prophecy, our fate was always to burn our lives for this world..."
"Now it's our turn to give everything. We won't let everyone's sacrifices go to waste."
Cyrene smiled.
"We were ready to defy fate the moment we left the village, weren't we?"
"...Yes." Phainon nodded solemnly.
"Come on. Let's embrace the miracle promised by the prophecy and burn away every stain upon this world..."
Laigushi walked past Yan Huan. Looking up at