The next day, Asharia's sky bled red.
The sun hung lower than usual, its golden hue now veiled by an ominous darkness—a black ring slowly eclipsing it. Whispers spread like wildfire across the city streets, through the cathedrals, markets, and guard posts.
They called it the Black Sun, and for the people of Asharia, it marked the omen of a second catastrophe.
But for Elias Black, it was a message.
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Ebonspire Citadel – Throne Hall
Elias stood alone in the heart of the throne hall, staring out through the tall glass window. His eyes locked on the sky, watching the eclipse unfold. The System Interface flickered beside him, words etched in crimson:
> [Warning: Celestial Anomaly Detected]
Event: Black Sun Manifestation
Source: Unknown Void Beacon
Realm Corruption: 5%
Time Until Full Eclipse: 12 Hours
He clenched his fists. This wasn't random.
Tyreth entered swiftly, his face grim. "It's spreading. The Void's influence… It's seeping through the cracks of our world."
