Evander felt the pressure of his newfound knowledge pressing down on him, making the world around him appear to blur. He thought about the broken relationships among his comrades, the truth about the Nexus Core, and the betrayal by the Council. The Nexus Core pulsed softly as he stood in the centre of the bright room, seemingly waiting for him to do something.
Azura made a forceful statement, "We have to act now," ending the tense pause. Although there was a tinge of dread in her eyes, her speech had a determined edge. "Every moment we hesitate, the Core's power wanes, and with it, our chance to restore balance."
Evander gave a nod, but his thoughts were elsewhere. Although he had always trusted Azura, the past several days had made him doubt everything and everyone. "We need to understand the full implications of activating the Core," he stated. "If we make a mistake, we might destroy more than we save."
Kieran stood with his arms folded at the edge of the chamber. "Perfect knowledge
