Chapter 196 Echoes of Uncertainty

The aftermath of the battle settled over the world like a heavy fog. The monstrous serpent had been subdued, its connection to the void realm severed, but a sense of unease lingered. The victory, hard-fought and dearly won, had come at a cost. Power's sacrifice, her monstrous form a shield against the serpent's final attack, resonated deeply within the team. Her absence left a gaping hole, a constant reminder of the fragility of life and the weight of their responsibility. Asa, burdened by grief, grappled with the emotional fallout of the battle. The echoes of Power's final surge of loyalty, the raw emotions that had fueled the void faction's final attack, haunted her dreams. Her empathy, a bridge between worlds, now felt like a crushing weight, the constant barrage of emotions a constant reminder of the losses they had endured. Denji, his usual bravado failing him for the first time, struggled to process his grief. Power, his chaotic companion, his unlikely friend, was gone.