The library had returned to an uneasy stillness, but the group knew better than to relax.
The once-chaotic atmosphere had dimmed to a calm, almost oppressive quiet, and the repaired mirror loomed behind them like a silent sentinel.
Anna leaned against a bookshelf, her chest heaving as she tried to process what had just happened. “Who could even want to destroy a place like this?”
Logan’s eyes narrowed as he scanned the room, his dagger still in hand. “Someone powerful. Someone who knows what this realm is capable of.”
Mia, still clutching her satchel, frowned. “But why? What’s the point of collapsing the Realm of Reflections?”
“It’s not just about collapsing it,” Logan said, his tone heavy with unspoken worry.
“If the mirrors break, the balance between worlds collapses too. That would create chaos across all dimensions, including ours.”
Ryan whistled low, running a hand through his hair. “So, we’re not just fighting for our lives—we’re fighting to keep the world from f
