**Gaia's POV**

Before leaving, we gather in Kenneth's study to discuss our plans.

The room feels different now—charged with purpose, heavy with the weight of what's to come. Kenneth sits behind his desk, Evangeline beside him. Astrein and I face them, while Joels stands quietly near the door.

"Two months," Kenneth says, his voice grave. "That's how long you'll have at Rose Heart for training. After that, you'll return to Volcano ...