Chapter 54: The Celestial Convergence!

Chapter 54: The celestial convergence!

As the daylight shimmered on the horizon, Ecdy stood up, healthy and strong. His once injured, ravaged and torn body, was now healed, every wound closed and every bruise faded. and as he made a move to stand beside Tessa.

He rose slowly, his eyes filled with a deep reverence as he looked toward Tessa. No words were spoken, but his loyalty was unmistakable, his posture proud, his body poised to defend her if needed.

But there was no doubt in anyone's mind—Tessa didn't need defending anymore.

She looked different. Her once soft features had sharpened into something ethereal, almost otherworldly.

Her skin seemed to shimmer faintly under the moon's glow which appeared at day time, since it was the period of the full moon, and her eyes glistened with a new kind of light—a power that coursed through her veins like a river of silver fire. It wasn't just her appearance that had changed; there was a palpable force radiating from her. Anyone standing nearby could feel it, an undeniable presence that made the air thick with energy.

Even Adrian, known for his casual demeanor in the face of danger, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow as he stood back, his usual confident smirk slipping into something closer to awe. "Wow, see the moon goddess go…" he muttered, half to himself, his voice carrying a playful, teasing edge. But even he could sense the gravity of what had just happened.

The voice of the Moon Goddess echoed through the recesses of her mind once more, reaching Tessa alone, though its presence seemed to ripple across the battlefield.

"Tessa, it seems I was wrong about something. As long as you remain here on Earth, you will still revert to your alien salt weaknesses on days that are not the full moon. This is because you grew up here, intertwined with your Kaelrian heritage. However, if you were to return to Kaelria, I can help you fully integrate your moon birth legacy without those limitations."

Tessa blinked, momentarily stunned by the revelation. Her heart wavered for a brief moment. Return to Kaelria? The thought had crossed her mind in fleeting moments, but now it seemed like an actual possibility—a way to fully shed her weaknesses and embrace her divine power. But as she looked down at Ecdy, alive and healthy beside her, the choice was clear. Earth was where she belonged. For now, at least.

She exhaled slowly, nodding to herself. At least Ecdy was alive, and for that, she was grateful. The goddess's revelation, though surprising, did not shake her focus.

Tessa's gaze hardened as she looked ahead. The battlefield, still littered with gators, pulsed with the menace of approaching danger. She felt a new fire awaken within her, not just from her Kaelrian heritage but from the Moon Goddess herself. Her fingers tingled, her body hummed with untapped strength, and she knew, without hesitation, what needed to be done.

She stepped forward, lifting her hand as though summoning the moon itself. With every gesture, the air rippled around her, a silver haze forming in her wake. Though it was still daylight, and her powers were less potent under the sun, the full moon period coursed through her veins, amplifying her strength beyond comprehension. The limits of her abilities barely seemed to matter.

Then, in a dazzling flash of light, she launched herself into the fray, her speed and power overwhelming, even in the bright glare of the sun.

Every gator that crossed her path fell with ease. One after the other, they lunged, their claws extended and their fangs bared, but it didn't matter. With a mere touch, they crumbled into dust, their bodies disintegrating under the weight of her power. Her movements were swift and fluid, almost graceful as she dispatched her enemies. It was as if she was dancing—her actions effortless yet devastating.

The soldiers and warriors, both Rhemonic and Kaelrian alike, watched in stunned silence. The fear and chaos that had gripped the battlefield moments ago evaporated, replaced by a sense of awe. Even the most hardened fighters, who had spent years in battle, could not believe what they were witnessing.

"Tessa…" Nyala whispered from a distance, her voice full of reverence. She had fought bravely, but even she knew when to step aside.

Adrian, ever the observer, couldn't resist commenting from behind, though his tone remained light. "She's on fire now. Quite literally." He threw a quick glance toward the remaining gators, who hesitated, almost sensing their doom. "You think we should give her a hand, or is she good on her own?"

Ecdy, still standing beside Tessa, shook his head with a small, respectful smile. "I believe the moon goddess has everything under control."

As the last of the gators fell, reduced to nothing more than ash and dust, the battlefield grew quiet once more. The silence was almost deafening, the only sound being the soft rustling of the wind through the trees and the distant calls of night creatures. Tessa stood at the center of it all, her eyes glowing like twin moons, her body pulsing with newfound energy. Her chest rose and fell with deep breaths, the remnants of her power slowly settling within her.

And for the first time in what felt like forever, there was peace.

The moon loomed high in the sky alongside the brilliant sun, casting a serene glow over the battlefield.

For the first time, the world witnessed the rare phenomenon of a daytime moon, its luminous presence refusing to be overshadowed by the sun's radiant light. The celestial bodies were perfectly aligned, creating a breathtaking spectacle.

Tessa stood resolute, her gaze sweeping across the horizon. She had embraced her legacy, and despite the uncertainty that lay ahead, she was acutely aware that this was merely the beginning. Her choice was made; she had discovered her strength.

Whether alien or something greater mattered little to her now. What counted was her newfound power to protect those she loved, and she would fight fiercely for them. The tension of nearly losing Ecdy weighed heavily on her, but her powers had prevailed in that moment of crisis.

From this day forward, nothing would impede her path.