Chapter 2165: The Light will shine again "The guilty did not repent. The cruel did not reflect. And the Shadows— The Shadows have forgotten their place." Those words echoed throughout the Universe, heard by every single being, be it in the Faction of Light, Darkness, Eternity, or Balance. Even those who weren’t directly or even indirectly linked with any of these Factions—even those who were learning of the very existence of the Supreme World of Light for the first time—heard her voice. The golden radiance that carried her words still rippled through the cosmos. Worlds glowed like stars, suns dimmed before her light, and even the void itself seemed to shimmer, unable to reject her presence. In every corner of existence—be it worlds of flame, oceans of mist, or the frozen cities drifting through eternity—they all felt her presence. It... it felt like the Universe itself was allowing it to happen. "My children," Seraphielle spoke again. "The storm you feel... is not the end. It is but a ripple—a shadow’s last cry before it fades." Her words carried heavy, commanding warmth. A contradiction in itself, it was like... the warm, comfortable embrace of sunlight that was too bright to endure. "Their challenge, their blasphemy... was not made against you. It was made against us—against the Light that has guided all life since the first spark." Seraphielle’s gaze drifted beyond the temple, as if she could see the countless beings who were awed by her presence. "They believe themselves free because they broke the chains they imagined. But tell me— What freedom is born from defiance of order? What strength lies in hatred of the hand that protects?" Her vast and radiant wings unfurled. "They call themselves Chain Breakers. And yet, in breaking what binds, they have only shattered what shields. They have brought not liberty—but chaos. They have not defied darkness—they have become it." Her golden aura pulsed outward again, strengthening around the entire Universe as every being felt even closer to her. Almost as if... it was inescapable. "I will not allow it." She declared, her voice carried absolute authority, as if her words alone were more than enough to stop everything that had happened. Even the Universe’s anger seemed to have calmed down ever since she released her aura. This was also the reason the Universe was actively supporting her to spread her message. And Seraphielle had no intention of letting this chance go. "The Light does not abandon its creation. It has not done so in the past— It will not do so now." Across millions of worlds, people fell silent, listening to her words intensely. After everything that had happened, after how the Universe’s constant angry fits left most of them in shambles, desperate for help, these words became... hope. This was... such a strong display of power and authority that even the proudest Eternals lowered their heads. This was not the speech of a ruler—it was... the declaration of existence itself. Seraphielle raised her hand slightly, and the radiance grew warmer. "For eons, I trusted Balance. I trusted the others to keep their promise—to guard this Universe as we once swore together." Her words flowed gently. She didn’t accuse anyone, she didn’t blame anyone—or at least, that was the illusion her tone and gentleness created. "Balance, however, is now broken." But deep down—her words were sharper than any blade. "It claims neutrality and calls it peace. But peace without action is decay. It watched as the scales tilted and called it equilibrium. It watched as the innocent bled and called it destiny." She paused for a slight moment, letting her words sink in before— "The Universe does not need watchers. It needs guardians." She declared, her voice filled with reassurance. But the Infinity of Light wasn’t yet done— "Then comes Eternity. It dwells in the archives of forever, studying what has been and what will be. Its wisdom is indeed unmatched, yet... In search for meaning, It forgot... compassion." She spoke, her tone carried no anger, only disappointment so profound that even the Eternity Borns trembled and lowered their heads in guilt. "The Universe doesn’t need scholars to know it all. It does not need scholars who scavenge through historic records and predict billions of unpredictable future possibilities— It needs beings who learn from history and prevent the same mistakes from happening again. It needs beings who stand when the very existence of the Universe is under threat." The Infinity of Light muttered. Her words earned trillions and trillions of nods. Her ideas of compassion and mercy began to spread, and now, when the time was most optimal— "And Darkness..." She breathed, her tone shifting for the first time. She was still calm, but this time, it was filled with judgment. "It disappointed me the least." She began—her words contrary to what the Darkness Borns were expecting to hear. But then— "What was born from silence and death, what thrives in destruction, death, and wars, what spreads fear and names it power—what else could be expected from it? It may call itself the Cold Truth, the End of All— But in the end, the pain its destruction causes is no different than the pain the new Shadows that have emerged have caused." Seraphielle declared coldly, but then, she extended her hand. The halo behind her spun faster, scattering light in all directions. "And yet, even now, I do not hate any of it." She spoke, her voice once again became soft. "For everything in this Universe is still part of what was created. Light exists not to erase everything— But to remind it what it has forgotten and bring the Order that our Universe needs." She announced. "And to do this— The Chain Breakers will be the first step Light takes. To all life that still breathes within the embrace of the cosmos— Do not fear the coming storm. Do not bow to those who claim dominion through shadow. Because the Light has not yet died. The Light will shine again— And this time, it will be brighter than ever."