The faithful of the Raven Church were beside themselves with excitement. Both of the most exalted deities in the legacy of the Quinas Civilization had descended. It was a blessing beyond compare, and many of the Quinas People even burst into tears.
A silent resonance arose among the Quinas People, one that even affected countless Kordel People who knew nothing of the truth.
Across the world, many Kordel People felt inexplicably moved. Some thought they were homesick; others thought they must be too lonely.
The Secret Realm also changed at that moment, as though new life and even greater power had been poured into it.
The countless crows circling overhead grew noisy again, but they no longer flew about at random. Instead, they all flew toward the World Tree and disappeared into its vast canopy, a forest formed from a single tree.
The flames on the seemingly burning World Tree gradually faded. Then its leaves turned from golden yellow back to emerald green, until everything settled down.
The crow calls vanished, and all the clamor subsided. Only the gentle wind in the Secret Realm remained, brushing against the people.
Only half a day later did the jubilant atmosphere finally subside. Everyone returned to their work, and Mulan took Dolly and the Four Knights around to help them understand the Secret Realm's current state, as well as the work being done and its purpose.
The Raven Queen, who had also gradually calmed down, wanted to help as well. But Mulan merely smiled and told her to enjoy a little of the peace she had not known in so long, because her power would soon be needed.
The Raven Queen did as he asked, sitting beneath the World Tree with her back against its trunk, enjoying the breeze on her face.
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