59. Ascension

Silence fills the room as Marcus' words echo through the air.

The Captain and the members of the Triad are visibly stunned by this unexpected revelation. The aura of power and authority they once exuded seems to diminish before the imposing presence of Marcus as the Bringer of Balance.

The Gravôrn, still holding her spear, looks at Marcus with a mixture of incredulity and curiosity. She stammers out a few words, trying to process this new information.

"The Bearer of the Balance... Alpha Supreme...," she mutters, almost to herself.

Xalithor is dumbfounded and stunned. He lowers the hand that was outstretched, frowning and speaking with difficulty:

"Fate reserves unexpected paths... The flames... They did not point your way... Because you are the way," he says in a solemn tone, although he looks puzzled.

Vertothgar, who was ready to attack before, watches Marcus with an expression that mixes mistrust and curiosity. He says nothing, but his eyes fixed on the Equilibrium Bearer reveal a c