Edwin Lunar Chapter 51: The Boy Between Worlds

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The sky above Noroel no longer looked real. Purple fractures spread endlessly across the heavens while distorted stars twisted unnaturally around the giant Void gateway hovering above the moon. The enormous silver-purple eye beyond the breach remained fixed on Edwin alone. Watching. Waiting. The pressure radiating from it had already shut down half the academy’s systems. Emergency lights flickered across the War Chamber while distant explosions echoed outside as Dominion fleets retreated through orbit. And still— Something even larger moved behind the gateway. Carl stared upward with visible fear. “I officially miss normal problems.” Lucien kept one hand on his combat blade. “There were never normal problems around Edwin.” “That is unfortunately true.” Edwin barely heard them. The ring pulsed steadily now, almost like a heartbeat synchronized with the giant eye in the sky. The voice returned softly inside his mind. Come beyond the gate… Edwin’s chest tightened. The words carried neither threat nor command. Only longing. Then suddenly— Another voice interrupted. Cold. Sharp. Human. “Do not listen to them.” The War Chamber doors burst open. A group of Dominion soldiers entered immediately, followed by a tall figure wearing dark silver military armor marked with the ancient Orion crest. Commander Vael. The atmosphere inside the chamber changed instantly. Unlike the others— Vael carried no fear in his eyes. Only hatred. His gaze locked directly onto the gateway above Noroel. Then onto Edwin. “So this is the boy.” Carl whispered quietly: “…I don’t like his face already.” Vael walked toward the center platform slowly while several commanders stepped aside respectfully. “The Void cannot be trusted.” Edwin narrowed his eyes. “You’ve seen them before.” Vael stopped. For the first time— Something dark crossed his expression. “I survived them.” Silence spread across the chamber. Humming’s voice lowered carefully. “Vael was present during the final Orion campaigns.” The giant holograms shifted instantly. Ancient war footage appeared overhead. Entire Orion fleets burned across shattered galaxies while giant Void entities drifted through collapsing stars. But unlike Edwin’s visions— These memories showed only destruction. Entire worlds erased. Millions dead. Vael stared upward coldly. “They destroyed everything they touched.” The projection zoomed toward soldiers running through burning cities consumed by purple darkness. “I watched civilizations disappear in minutes.” Edwin clenched his fists. “But Groader caused the Signal.” “Yes,” Vael answered sharply. “And the Void answered willingly.” The room became silent again. The commander stepped closer toward Edwin. “Do not mistake curiosity for mercy.” Silver reflections moved across his battle armor as he looked directly into Edwin’s glowing eyes. “The Void does not love humanity.” Edwin remembered his mother’s voice. Lonely. Not monsters. Lonely. But before he answered— The giant eye beyond the gateway blinked suddenly. Then the entire moon shook violently. Several academy towers lost power instantly while purple lightning spread across the sky. Something was forcing the breach wider. And slowly— A face began emerging from the darkness beyond reality. Not fully visible. Only fragments. Silver-purple skin. Countless glowing markings. And eyes filled with ancient sorrow. Every person inside the chamber froze. The being looked almost… Human. Carl pointed upward shakily. “…WHY IS THE COSMIC NIGHTMARE ATTRACTIVE?!” Nobody responded. Because the figure’s eyes had locked onto Edwin. The voice returned once more. But now— Everyone heard it. Child of Edlin… The chamber trembled. Several commanders collapsed from the pressure of the voice alone. The being slowly raised one massive hand toward Noroel. She promised to return… Edwin stepped forward unconsciously. His armor glowed brighter. “What are you?” Silence spread through the stars. Then the being answered. We are the Void. The fractures widened fu