After leaving the Chamber of Clocks, Fitran did not return to the world he once knew. Because that world had also changed.
In a slow yet certain beat, time seemed to pulse, bringing new stories for every remaining soul. Each second created an opportunity to reconcile with those who had gone and to begin anew, where the sky was now painted with colors never seen before. Not because of a change in the spectrum of light, but because reality began to adjust to the meanings held within every heart still capable of hope.
A profound silence replaced the sounds of war and destruction that once filled the air. Now, the world vibrated with a gentle resonance that carried hope. And that vibration... had a rhythm that stirred the soul.
In the deafening silence, the breath of every being added to that melody, creating a symphony that shattered the long-standing silence. Each vibration was a symbol of acceptance, calling them to move forward with confidence.
The third song had begun.
Iron Symphony: The Third Song – "Cantus Aedificium," the third part of the Symphony of God, could only be played after the will had passed through the stages of deep loss and denial, where a journey must be undertaken to find meaning. This song does not offer healing and does not erase wounds; rather, it builds from the ruins of the past to inspire a better future.
With every note created, new hope arose, like fingers reaching for the future without fear. Within each tone was etched a deep desire to build, even in a state of ruin.
The sky formed shimmering paths of light, as if unwritten musical notations flowed in the air. The ground beneath radiated a faint glow, not magic, but the echo of a will that never fades. Across the continent, a voice echoed: not words, but the pulse of feeling filled with hope. Like someone confidently laying their first stone, not because they knew they could complete the structure, but because of the urge to try and strive.
Fitran stood tall amidst the ruins of Narthrador, where destruction and hope intertwined. His hand grasped the Origin Code, which now pulsed with the rhythm of human life, vibrating as if responding to the pulse of his soul. He did not speak, but the silence spoke loudly.
Yet the world listened:
Every vibration emerged from the depths of existence, as if revealing a language that could only be understood by those willing to listen. Within it, the voices of hope and nostalgia united, lifting memories that built bridges to a brilliant future.
"I am not a designer." "But I will be the wall for someone to lean on." "I do not create meaning." "But I will be the floor on which that meaning can walk."
And from behind the gray horizon... they emerged.
Those Touched by the Third Symphony:
Those Touched by the Third Symphony included a child who lost her mother and struggled to rebuild her small home, even though her mother's face had faded from her memory. As if every wall she built called back hidden memories and nurtured hope in the empty space that inhabited her soul. On the other hand, an old automaton, no longer able to speak, gently planted a tree among the ruins of its silent laboratory, creating new life from the piles of debris and embracing silence with all its soul, as if signaling that life could rise from darkness. Meanwhile, a lost wanderer without purpose opened a learning space for names and stories forgotten by time.
Beelzebub, a spectral figure, emerged from the shadows of the dark ruins. Her body was still fragmented, with only one wing remaining, as if each piece told the story of her struggle. In her calmness, her eyes gazed at the world with peace, reflecting the journey she had undergone.
"You have successfully played the third song, Fitran." "Now... what will you build?"
Fitran looked at the Origin Code with deep reflection. And for the first time, he did not try to force it to become a terrifying weapon or a precious talisman. In the profound silence, he dug and buried it in the ground.
From the depths of his heart, he felt that not everything needed to be fought for fiercely; sometimes, letting go is the true form of courage. Right in the middle of the land of Narthrador, he uttered words full of meaning:
"Meaning does not need to be carried." "Meaning only needs a place to grow."
From the ground where the Origin Code was buried, suddenly a metal tree grew. Its leaves were silver, glowing in the darkness, and its branches soared majestically. However, that beauty was not perfect: each leaf trembled in a broken rhythm, as if singing a melody of pain and intertwined hope.
As if singing of wounds, every sound and note encapsulated deep pain. And from that wound, an unexpected courage to continue singing was born, a new symphony emerging from the combination of contradictions and hope.
Fitran's Final Magic in the Third Song: Constructum ex Fragmenta – Building from Fragments is magic that does not change, but gently accepts broken forms and makes them a solid foundation. Every fragment of himself—lingering fears, gnawing regrets, haunting mistakes—transformed into the raw material for a new meaning that shines, teaching that behind vulnerability lies extraordinary strength, much like light emerging from darkness. In this deep silence, Fitran felt how every seemingly separate piece began to unite, providing a new perspective on fragility and hope.
Fitran's body did not emit light, but the shadows of those around him became clearer and brighter. As if his presence was a mirror, revealing the buried identity within, allowing others to recognize themselves. In that moment, they felt a larger picture of themselves, connected in a web of complex feelings—love, loss, hope—like fine threads that unite human hearts in an unbroken weave.
There is no end. There is no climax. Only resonance that echoes, gently spreading from one name to another, even though they cannot remember it fully. In the uncertainty of time surrounding them, they found comfort; those soft voices sounded like whispers from the past, reminding that every story is precious, even those that may be ready to be forgotten.
At the end of the day, under a sky that began to blush, Beelzebub sat quietly beneath the towering metal tree. The dim sunlight touched the silver leaves, creating a gentle play of light that warmed the space around them. Beside her, Fitran sat in a silence full of meaning and peace; no words were spoken, only the echo of the wind whispering softly through the branches, inviting them to feel the abundant peace, a deep understanding that could only be felt by souls that had held hands in many life journeys.
However, after a long time immersed in silence, Beelzebub whispered softly, her voice low like the sigh of the wind, "If one day the world forgets us..." "...what will remain?" Within the darkness of her soul lay an eternal question that stirred, yet there was a shining hope that the traces they left would not simply vanish. They hoped that those traces would merge with the greater currents of life, becoming part of an eternal narrative.
Fitran responded with confidence, his eyes sparkling as he savored his words: "They will lay stones." "They will not know who we are." "But they will feel... that someone once stayed here." His mind wandered to the times when every step and decision, no matter how small, shaped a path that transcended themselves, awakening a deep curiosity in the hearts of future travelers, who would discover the hidden stories behind those stones.
And that tree... continued to grow, its branches grasping the sky, as if holding all the stories and hopes, telling the world about two souls that once shared.