Rebirth

After confirming that Stelle had not suffered any adverse reactions from the gaze of [Preservation], but had instead gained brand-new power, March 7th exclaimed in wonder, "I never expected you to be looked at by the Aeon of Preservation, Stelle! Hey, what does it feel like to be looked at by an Aeon?"

"This... I just felt my soul reach a very high place, and then I heard the sound of a giant hammer striking."

"Then you must have heard the sound of the Aeon of Preservation's giant hammer falling. Every time the Amber Lord strikes the hammer, it signifies the end of an Amber Era," Dan Heng explained.

"In other words, a brand-new Amber Era has just begun."

After the group finished dealing with this unexpected incident, Bronya intended to lead everyone back to Belobog. However, just before they were ready to return, Xiao Xi stopped Bronya with a gentle smile.

"Bronya, do you remember what I promised you back at Qlipoth Fort? I think I have reached a conclusion now."

Upon hearing Xiao Xi's words, Bronya was stunned for a moment. After realizing what she meant, she asked with a trembling voice, "Are you saying that you can help us truly save this planet?"

"Yes. The faith that the people of Belobog have held fast to for hundreds of years is worthy of recognition. I think that after these hundreds of years, it is time for this effort to see the dawn. Let Jarilo-VI embrace the arrival of spring once again at this very moment."

As she spoke these words, Xiao Xi's smile seemed to carry a hint of imperceptible compassion and mercy, and a divine radiance emerged from her.

Click. A sound like a seedling breaking through its shell echoed in the ears of everyone on the planet, and then gentle, all-encompassing white flames descended from the sky.

At this moment, the perennial clouds that had never dispersed from the sky of Jarilo-VI slowly dissipated, and the biting wind and snow began to recede from the planet for the first time.

For the first time in hundreds of years, the warm sunlight finally descended once again upon this ill-fated planet.

The ice and snow on the ground gradually melted, the resulting water seeping into the earth to nourish the soil. After an incredibly long period of freezing and despair, brilliant hope finally struggled to break through the ground.

Tiny sprouts pushed through the soil, stretching their bodies as they played a prelude of hope—a hymn to spring.

Shedding its pale colors, azure and vibrant green reappeared on this scarred planet. The spark that the Architects had guarded for hundreds of years finally transformed into a raging fire, burning away all sorrow and despair.

The darkest days were destined to pass; the darkest days had already passed, and what followed would be a magnificent dawn and a brand-new future.

Beside Xiao Xi, having witnessed this miracle-like scene with her own eyes, Bronya was already streaming with tears. "Thank you, thank you, Xiao Xi. I never thought... I never thought I would be able to witness the rebirth of Jarilo-VI with my own eyes. I am truly... infinitely honored."

Bronya choked on her words, her tone filled with excitement and boundless joy.

Xiao Xi looked at her gently. "Bronya, stop crying. When we go back, you still have to welcome this joy with everyone in Belobog. For now, please, give me a smile."

Bronya nodded heavily. "Yes, I understand. I'm just too happy."

"Let's go. Let's return together to welcome everyone's hope and future."