章 1102: The Nether Root

"It's finally time…"

As I held the last of the Arcanas in my hands, a rush of conflicting emotions welled up within me. 

Elation, fear, anticipation– they all swirled together, creating a tempest within my heart. 

I stared at the ancient artefacts in my hands, their intricate designs glowing softly under the rays of the setting sun. 

'All that's left is to make [The World]. Heh, quite a fitting name…'

It had the power to traverse the boundaries of the Nether Realm, to reach the Nether Root, the origin of all worlds within this plane of existence. 

And now, with all 21 of the Arcanas in my possession, all I had to do was make it appear.

'Karlia… I'm almost there.'

The thought of her sparked a rush of longing and determination. 

Her smile, her laughter, the gentle feel of her hand- I could remember it all as if it were just yesterday.