Chapter 27

CHAPTER 27

H elheim

Aria

A whisper of wind brushed past me, carrying with it a sense of familiarity. I turned slowly, my heart skipping a beat as I saw her—standing at the edge of the balcony, her presence as enigmatic and unsettling as ever.

The seer had returned.

Her gaze, deep and knowing, locked onto mine, and for a moment, it was as if time stood still.

" You've done well, Aria ," the seer said, her voice soft yet resonant, echoing with the weight of ages. " The prophecy has come to pass, and the realms are at peace. "

I searched her face, looking for answers to the questions that had plagued me. "Why are you here? Is there more I need to do?"

The seer smiled faintly, her expression unreadable. " No, child. Your journey is complete. The path I set you on has reached its end ."

I took a deep breath, the tension in my chest easing slightly. "Then why do I still feel… unsettled?"

The seer stepped closer, her gaze gentle but piercing. " Because you have been through much, and the weight of prophecy is not easily shed. But know this: the future is now yours to shape. The power is no longer in the hands of fate, but in yours and Hades'. You have earned the peace you now hold ."

"Is this goodbye, then?" I asked, a mix of relief and sadness in my voice.

The seer nodded, her eyes softening with a warmth I hadn't seen before. "Yes, Aria. My task is done, and it is time for me to go. You no longer need my guidance. You and Hades are more than capable of leading this world into the future. "

She turned to leave, but paused, her black orbs meeting mine one last time. " Remember, even in the darkest places, there is always a glimmer of light. You have found that light in each other. Cherish it ."

With that, the seer began to fade, her form dissolving into the twilight, leaving behind only the faintest whisper of her presence. I stood there, the weight of her words settling into my soul. The prophecy had been fulfilled, the seer's work complete, and now the future was ours to write.

With Hades by my side, I knew we would be ready for whatever came next.