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CHAPTER 36

Author: Lila Williams
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The emptiness surrounding us was not peaceful—it was expectant, like a held breath waiting to be released. I floated in the infinite void with my companions, each of us processing the magnitude of Anti-Lyra's challenge.

"We need a plan," Prince Rhett said, his analytical mind already working despite the overwhelming scope. "Random creation will only prove her point about love being chaotic."

"Not random," I replied, cosmic awareness expanding to encompass the empty realm. "Intentional. Every choice matters, every detail speaks to our philosophy."

"Then what do we build first?" Luna asked. "Foundation? People? Systems?"

"Meaning," Princess Seraphina said quietly. "We build meaning first. Everything else flows from purpose."

The golden entity brightened with approval. "This is where I failed. I built beauty first, thinking aesthetic perfection would inspire love. But beauty without meaning is just decoration."

"What meaning do we choose?" Prince Kael asked. "Love? Obviously. But love of
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