Chapter 129: Accords and Alliances

The air crackled with a nervous energy as Amelia Sato, her heart pounding a frantic rhythm, watched the holographic signatures being applied to the peace treaty. Weeks of grueling negotiations, fueled by countless cups of strong Aethelian tea and Voryn energy bars, had culminated in this moment. A fragile peace, signed on a neutral space station orbiting the distant star Proxima Centauri b, a beacon of hope amidst the vast emptiness of space. Beside her stood Kael, his face etched with relief and a flicker of something more – perhaps admiration? Across the table, Voryn General Petrov, his stoic expression betraying no hint of his feelings, signed on behalf of the Voryn Council. Next to him, Xylo, his blue eyes gleaming with an unreadable emotion, mirrored Petrov's signature with a flourish. A wave of elation washed over Amelia. Against all odds, they had achieved the impossible. Two warring worlds, brought to the brink of destruction, had chosen diplomacy over conflict. The weig