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Chapter 43 - PROLOGUE

At last, the pieces are beginning to fall into place, like the gears of a great cosmic clock awakening to carve the path toward a future that still lies shrouded in uncertainty. As the Observer of Dreams, I will do everything within my power to guide you with the means I possess, my little Archangel.

In your world, you have taken another step toward the creation of the city of Riveria, standing before the world's leaders to defend both your vision and your resolve. Some will resist your ideals and seek to test your determination—for such is the nature of life itself—but others already share your dream and are prepared to stand beside you.

You are laying the foundations of a new society, one that heralds a profound evolution in humanity's way of thinking. The unveiling of your remedy will undoubtedly ignite fierce controversy. Yet there are those, like my dear Elowen, who are willing to walk this path to its very end and support you in your endeavor. They understand the sacrifices that have already been made to reach this point, even if it means risking their own lives.

As for the Celestial Rings, they conceal a mystery whose revelation could transform not only the world's understanding, but humanity's very perception of itself. I can feel it... certain souls will resonate with them, much to their own surprise. This bond is far from ordinary; it is woven into forces so vast that even the universe struggles to contain them. And if humanity continues to flee from its problems instead of confronting them, it will inevitably collapse, just as countless civilizations I have witnessed throughout the boundless reaches of existence have done before.

The time has come for humanity to lift its head, to climb out of the abyss, and to glimpse the light waiting beyond it. No matter how deep that abyss may be, it must continue forward, even if it must scrape its hands raw to scale its unforgiving walls.

I will do everything within my power to stand by your side through the trials that await you. I shall call upon every dreamer who dwells within my realm, inviting them to join you and lend their strength to your cause. I know that, in return, you will offer them what they long for most: a true hope for the future in this world you are striving to transform. Together, within the city you are building, you will reveal a new path—a path where hope itself shall echo.

These preparations compel me to leave your side for a time. I miss our conversations more than words can express. When we gazed upon the skies of my realm together, your embrace filled me with a comforting love and a soothing warmth—a sanctuary where I wished time itself would stand still. To lose myself in your eyes and discover that singular light shining within you—a light I had never beheld in any living soul—was enough to enchant my very being.

Though distance now separates us, know that I am always watching over you. My light shall remain with you, even while I linger in the shadows. And when the trials ahead seem too great to bear, remember this:

You are never alone.

My greatest comfort is knowing that you are surrounded by people of integrity, souls capable of guiding you along the right path. Natali, who remains faithfully by your side, is an unyielding pillar of strength. Although your relationship is founded chiefly upon duty, she offers you unwavering support and helps you navigate the intricate currents of human society. I cannot deny the jealousy that stirs within me because of her. Her closeness to you awakens a selfish longing in my heart—a wish that I alone could stand where she stands. Yet I know how essential she is to your journey, and that she offers you a support I cannot fully provide from within the Realm of Dreams.

By entrusting you with the life of his daughter—the person he treasures above all else—Pavel placed an unwavering faith in you. That act was far more than a simple gesture of trust; it was the passing of hope from one heart to another. He offered you the most precious thing he possessed, believing with all his soul that you would protect it and allow that legacy to flourish beyond the limits of humanity itself.

Many others now stand beside you. Though they share no bond of blood with you, they are united by the same ideals. These souls, strangers by birth yet kindred in spirit, share your vision—your dream. Every hardship you overcome together strengthens that unique bond, forging a family of the heart, ready to ascend the steps of destiny at your side.

Your greatest challenge will be learning to place your trust in the right people. Throughout your journey, you must learn to delegate, to allow others to carry part of the burden that rests upon your shoulders. You cannot accomplish everything alone.

Even your daughter, though still so young, already possesses a wisdom and determination far beyond her years. She is the light that guides you through the darkness, yet even the brightest light must be protected if it is to continue shining. Watch over her, for she may one day become the one who inspires others to follow in your footsteps.

Perhaps the time has also come to let your family grow—not merely to strengthen your own heart, but to reinforce the shared purpose that binds you together beyond the ties of blood. So walk forward with courage, Builder of Dreams. Your path will be filled with hardships, yet it also carries the promise of a future where the noblest of souls will finally find a place to call home, illuminated by the light you have brought into existence.

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