Puddle floated close to the orb. "Shiny! Puddle… safe? Maybe check first!"
Rhys nodded. He walked to the pedestal, examining the orb. It pulsed gently, responding to his presence, as if waiting for him to be ready.
He looked back at his team. "We've faced every trial. We've proven ourselves. This is our moment. Together."
Caria, Lyra, Aria, Sophia, and Puddle nodded.
Rhys reached out and touched the orb. A wave of warm light spread through the chamber, wrapping around each of them. Their power, their strength, and their bond as a team seemed to flow into the orb—and back into them.
The Sun Temple's trials were over. The final blessing was theirs. And for the first time, they all felt truly ready for whatever challenges awaited beyond its walls.
The light from the orb slowly dimmed, leaving the chamber bathed in a gentle, steady glow. The orb itself floated a little, then settled back onto the pedestal, now calm and quiet.
