Chapter 170

Talia stood on the edge of the cliff, staring out at the vast expanse of the universe spread out before her. It had been several months since the defeat of the Ender of Light, and the universe was at peace once more. But despite the tranquility that surrounded her, Talia could not shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the back of her mind.

She missed her mother terribly, the brief reunion they had shared only serving to deepen the void left by her passing. Talia knew that her mother had returned to the spirit realm, unable to remain on Earth for long. But the pain of her loss still weighed heavily on her heart.

As she gazed up at the stars, Talia felt a sudden chill run down her spine. She turned to see Aiden and Kael approaching, their expressions grave.

"Talia, we need to talk," Aiden said, his voice filled with concern.

Talia nodded, a sense of foreboding washing over her. She could tell that whatever Aiden had to say was important, and she braced herself for the worst.

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