Sunlight seeped in through the window, bringing with it warmth and a new dawn slowly burning over the horizon.

Deculein.

Iggyriss voice faded in the twilight, and Deculein bowed to him. Now, the rest was up to him.

Without a word, Deculein left holding Julie in his arms and stood by the window in the hallway. He watched the sunrise over the empire.

Professor.

Julie tried to catch his attention.

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