Chapter 151: Family Reunion

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"This is where she's kept," Adams announced quietly, leading them down a dim corridor lined with walls of ancient stone. They finally stopped before a heavy iron door, its surface scarred and dull, radiating an aura of secrecy and confinement. Without wasting a moment, Aria stepped forward, her face set with grim determination. With a surge of her power, she blasted the door wide open, the force echoing through the silence as she strode into the room.

Inside, the sight before her was one that struck deep into her heart. Arianna lay crumpled against the cold stone floor, her wrists and ankles bound by heavy chains. Her face was pale, a soft gleam of light casting shadows under her closed eyes, making her appear fragile, like a delicate porcelain doll on the edge of breaking. Bruises and faint marks lined her skin, and her breaths came in shallow, uneven puffs, as if she had grown too weak to sustain herself. Aria's chest tightened, a profound ache settling deep within her heart as she took in the state of her beloved daughter.

Laden stepped forward, his face etched with a fierce blend of worry and determination. He reached out to move toward Arianna, only to feel an invisible barrier—the hum of ancient runes surrounding her, designed to repel anyone who tried to reach her. Gritting his teeth, Laden's eyes scanned the intricate network of symbols, his focus razor-sharp as he pinpointed a weak link. His hand struck swiftly, shattering the rune with a single decisive blow. The barrier fell in an instant, and without hesitation, he rushed to Arianna's side. Explore more at m,v l'e-NovelFire

Dropping to his knees, Laden's strong arms slipped gently around her frail form, supporting her as she sagged into his embrace. His large hands tenderly touched her face, brushing away strands of hair from her brow, his eyes filled with unshed tears. He felt her tremble slightly, and the weight of guilt washed over him, mingling with a fierce protectiveness that stirred his soul. With a single tug, he broke the chains that bound her, letting the metal clatter uselessly to the ground.

Aria joined them in an instant, her steps soft yet urgent as she knelt beside her daughter, reaching out with trembling hands. She leaned in, wrapping her arms around Arianna, her warmth and love enveloping her in a gentle embrace. Arianna stirred, her eyes fluttering open weakly, and as they met her mother's, a spark of recognition and relief flickered within them.

"Mom... Dad..." she murmured, her voice hoarse and faint.

Aria's eyes welled with tears, her hand brushing against Arianna's cheek with a feather-light touch. She swallowed hard, her voice catching as she whispered, "I'm here, my love... we're here."

Lovigary, who had watched the scene from the doorway, stepped forward, his face stricken with a mixture of relief and sorrow. He reached out, his fingers hovering just above Arianna's shoulder, unsure if he should touch her fragile form, as if afraid she might break. Finally, he placed his hand gently on her shoulder, his eyes softening as he gazed down at his niece with all the care of a protective uncle.

For the first time in a long time, Adams felt a surge of raw emotion swell within him, a mixture of relief, regret, and a love so powerful it shook him to his core. A single tear, crystalline and shimmering, welled up in the corner of his eye, slipping down his cheek before he even realized it was there. As that single tear touched the ground, an unstoppable ripple spread through the very fabric of existence. The Omniverse itself trembled, its countless stars and realms shuddering in silent reverence, as if bearing witness to a love that transcended all boundaries.

Around them, the air seemed to hum with a quiet, sacred energy. Laden, Aria, Lovigary, and Lokk all felt it, a subtle yet profound shift as they watched the siblings hold one another, bound by a bond that even the universe itself honored. Adams pulled Arianna close again, his hand smoothing over her hair as he whispered, "I swear to you, no force will ever separate us again."

Arianna leaned into him, a sense of peace and safety washing over her, stronger than any she had felt in all the years of waiting, hoping for this moment. And in that embrace, they both found solace, the world around them momentarily fading as they were wrapped in the silent, unbreakable promise between brother and sister.

Elsewhere

In the vast, boundless void, shadows flickered like distant stars, caught in an endless dance. The silence was shattered by a deep, powerful voice, laced with frustration.

"Damn it... they failed," he spat, his fists clenched tightly as his form pulsed with dark energy. His face twisted in irritation, brows furrowing as he stared into the endless blackness. "And now the one with the immortality trait is unreachable again. As for the other..." He paused, an uneasy look flashing across his usually steely gaze. "The one with omnipotence is close to fully awakening his power." His jaw tightened, an edge of fear tainting his frustration, as if the very thought chilled him.

A soft, lilting laugh echoed through the void, dispelling some of the tension. A feminine figure drifted closer, her movements graceful, like shadows woven with silk. Her eyes glimmered with amusement as she leaned against the darkness, folding her arms loosely. "Well," she murmured, her voice calm yet with a hint of warning, "there's nothing we can do now. The best we can hope for is to keep our distance, never crossing paths with them. It's safer for us... for all of us." She tilted her head, a wry smile playing at the corner of her lips, though a glimmer of apprehension flickered in her gaze.

Then, a third figure emerged, floating lazily as if he had not a single care in the vastness of existence. He tilted his head, a mischievous glint in his eyes, as his lips stretched into a wide, almost devilish grin. "Whatever," he drawled, brushing off the tension with a casual wave of his hand. "Honestly, I'd love to see what these two powerful beings are like up close. Who knows?" He chuckled, a sound that rippled through the void like a daring challenge. "Maybe they'd make interesting friends."

The first figure shot him a hard, disapproving look, but the mischievous one only shrugged, unbothered.