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Brix's hands danced with earth as he manipulated and shaped the rocks, coaxing them into graceful curves and sweeping arches. With each manipulation, the fissure transformed; the jagged edges softened into smooth outlines that blended seamlessly with the landscape.

It took them the rest of the day to finish everything, and their work had led them to the base of the broken mountain. Brix and Aqua wore smiles as they admired their work. Aqua looked at Ikem and said, "Your idea has helped us more than you can imagine."

That got Ikem's attention as he focused on their presence. It was subtle, but they both emanated the same feeling as Wardenwild before he disappeared. Thinking back on the sight he saw when Wardenwild opened up his portal, Ikem asked, "How does Wardenwild know of father's home?"