The Shadows of Haverstone Manor
For the first time in what felt like an eternity, the oppressive weight of the force was gone.
The library, their sanctuary, awaited them with the familiar scent of old books and the soft creak of wooden floors. Crane moved immediately to the central table, spreading out the maps and journals they had collected. His movements were quick, efficient, as though the act of organizing was his way of processing the enormity of their victory.
“Every fracture we’ve encountered so far was tethered to the Nexus Core,” Crane began, adjusting his glasses. “Now that the core is severed, the fractures should be dormant, but we can’t leave them as they are. We need to restore the balance fully.”
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