Alister let out a long sigh, his breath catching slightly in the cooling air. He shook his head with a hint of exhaustion, his gaze lingering on the crystal cube.
"What a fool," he muttered, almost to himself.
A moment of silence followed—until a familiar voice echoed in his mind.
'A fool... isint he... but then, aren't you a bigger fool for humouring him though?'
Alameck's voice teased. 'But I guess it can't be your fault, brother. Father like son, they say.'
Alister's jaw tightened, but he offered no response. He simply closed his eyes for a moment, choosing silence over feeding his brother's games.
Instead, his attention shifted to Terra, standing nearby.
"Keep trying," Alister said calmly, his tone softer now. "Don't stop just because they failed."
Terra gave a sharp nod. "Understood, my lord."
