"You see, in the end, you still shed tears..."
Shard was silenced by a tear-filled kiss.
Then, embraced by Luviya by the bedside, Shard softly recounted to her the battle that had taken place two nights ago, deep within the Great Swamp, far from the civilized world. He spoke of being inspired by the Cherub - Kirubel, realizing his power as Time's Chosen One to record knowledge and wisdom, while Luviya thought it was merely the three stone tablets playing a role in it.
"The qualification of the fourth Chosen One is entirely in our hands... We'll discuss the ownership of this qualification when Iluna returns. Shard, you've really changed everything."
"Isn't the plan progressing smoothly? Besides, I've even advanced to the Five Rings; now I'm even a ring higher than you."
Shard said with a smile, and Luviya released him:
