A New Realm

"I feel the same," Stronghold Leader Zogar added. "I can sense my gift reacting, but I won't know the extent of the changes until tomorrow, as Seraphina mentioned."

"Tch!" Stronghold Leader Seth hissed fiercely, turning abruptly and leaving the room.

Orion and the others exchanged glances, sighing. They understood Seth's frustration and couldn't fault him for his reaction.

"Alright, get some rest. We'll check on you tomorrow," Orion said.

Fifi and Stronghold Leader Zogar nodded in acknowledgement. They watched as some Healers' Association members walked in and assisted them, guiding them towards the rooms where they would stay until they recovered.

After they were taken to their rooms, the remaining key leaders stayed behind to ask the Healer Association leaders questions about the procedure. They wanted to be prepared for when their own members underwent the same process.