After the trials were completed, the entire kingdom of Lunaris gathered in the great celestial courtyard.
The sky above the palace glowed brighter than usual. The three moons of Lunaris aligned perfectly, filling the air with a powerful magical energy.
Arion stood beside Queen Selene while the royal guardians formed a large circle around them.
"Today," the queen announced, "the laws of Lunaris will change."
The crowd grew restless with curiosity.
"For thousands of years," she continued, "our world has remained separate from the human realm. The fear of imbalance kept us apart."
She turned toward Arion.
"But sometimes, change begins with courage."
Arion understood what she meant.
Queen Selene raised her staff toward the sky.
A massive wave of silver magic shot upward, spreading across the heavens like a glowing river.
The people of Lunaris watched in awe.
Far above them, a bridge of pure moonlight began forming in the sky.
It stretched beyond the clouds, extending toward the distant world of Earth.
"This bridge will open only during the night of the full moon," the queen declared.
"And through it, the two worlds will remain connected."
The guardians bowed respectfully.
Arion felt an overwhelming sense of relief.
He could return to Earth.
He could return to Aarohi.
But the queen raised one more finger.
"There is only one condition."
Arion looked at her carefully.
"The balance between worlds must always be respected. No war, no harm, and no greed must pass between the realms."
Arion nodded immediately.
"I promise."
Queen Selene smiled slightly.
"Then go."