The chaotic energy around Dustin slowly unraveled, and the seven-colored immortal glow dimmed until everything settled again. He felt a massive yet controllable surge of immortal energy inside him.

Instead of feeling triumphant, a heavy knot of emotion settled in his chest. The surge of power inside him carried a cost he couldn't ignore.

Cyran and Terraen had sacrificed themselves, and all that remained of them was the silence they left behind.

Dustin's gaze swept across the spot where they