A voice, melodious and clear, echoed through the vast Citadel of Veridia, a sound that seemed to carry with it the very essence of a bygone era.
"Demigod Umbra," the voice called out, filled with an immense gratitude that resonated in the hearts of all who heard it.
It was the voice of Thorn, the first leader of humans, the first apostle, and the sole apostle of the mighty Shenlong.
From the shadows of the Citadel, a wisp of darkness coalesced and formed into a figure of quiet grace.
Umbra, the demigod of shadows, looked at Thorn, a soft smile on her face. "Oh, Thorn, you're back," she said, her voice like a gentle whisper of the wind.
"Is Shenlong also back with you?" Though it was their first time truly talking, Umbra spoke as if she had known Thorn for ages.
"He is not," Thorn replied, a hint of pride in his voice. "His only thought is to give all the life forms a chance. A chance for them to correct their lives."
