The words hung heavy in the air, "Who knows, maybe the Imperium will come and ask you to come to the Imperial Palace one day." The thought of such a proposition would have been laughable a few short months ago, but now, it didn't seem so far-fetched. Caden felt a jolt of surprise, his heart pounding in his chest at the very idea. The Imperial Palace, the epitome of power and authority, a place where only the truly great were invited.
But just as his mind started to entertain the idea, something deep within him stirred. A dormant part of him that had remained silent for months suddenly awakened, an ancient and familiar voice whispering within the recesses of his mind. It was the voice that had been his constant companion throughout his journey, guiding him, advising him, sharing its wisdom with him.