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Echoes of Destiny

In the aftermath of the cosmic battle, the once turbulent expanse of the cosmic rift had calmed, leaving behind a serene, otherworldly landscape. The merged hero, Ethan, remained at its center, his form bathed in a soft, ethereal glow. The Harmonic Keystone, the source of his newfound power, rested in his trembling hand.

Zoe and Lara, the cosmic stewards who had aided in this titanic struggle, watched over him with deep concern etched into their celestial features. They exchanged worried glances, fully aware of the price Ethan had paid to save the universe.

Ethan’s breathing was labored, and beads of sweat glistened on his brow. The power of the Harmonic Keystone had drained him, leaving him weakened and vulnerable. He had been pushed to the limits of his mortal form and beyond.

Zoe knelt beside him, her cosmic energies enveloping him in a gentle, healing aura. “You did it, Ethan,” she said softly, her voice carrying a note of both relief and worry. “The Eclipse Siph