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Chapter 10: Back To Reality

The transition back to the mortal world felt both seamless and disorienting. One moment, they were in the golden, balanced realm they had forged; the next, they were standing in the middle of the college campus, the hum of life returning around them. Students milled about as if nothing had happened, unaware of the cosmic battle that had unfolded mere moments ago.

Sunny blinked against the sunlight filtering through the trees, the familiar warmth a stark contrast to the cold digital void of the I.P.U. The Monarchs stood beside her, their expressions a mixture of relief and quiet reflection.

"Feels... weird," Keonhee said, breaking the silence. "Like we've been gone forever, but nothing's changed here."

"Maybe that's the point," Seoho replied, his gaze fixed on the horizon. "We were the ones who changed."

Sunny remained quiet, her thoughts a whirlwind. The prophecy that had loomed over her since she entered this strange world now felt less like a burden and more like a purpose fulfilled. Her role in aiding the Monarchs was clear now—not just for her, but for the legacy of her bloodline.

Jae broke the reflective silence with a laugh, her voice lighter than it had been in weeks. "Eui," she said, turning to her sister, "you're really here. Like, actually here."

Eui smiled, though a shadow of uncertainty lingered in her expression. "It's going to take some getting used to. But I think... I think I'm ready to figure out what's next."

Jae beamed, slipping her arm around Eui's shoulders. "You'll fit right in. Our dorm is chaotic enough already—adding one more person won't make much of a difference."

Keonhee raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure about that? I've seen the state of your dorm, Jae."

Everyone laughed, the tension of their journey finally giving way to something lighter.

In the weeks that followed, life began to settle into a new normal. Eui officially joined the campus as a student, though the paperwork was a logistical nightmare. Jae, thrilled to have her sister back, spent every moment she could introducing her to their shared routines.

The Monarchs, too, found their footing. Seoho and RAVN prepared to share a room in the upcoming semester, making space for Sunny's roommate to return. The dynamic among them grew stronger, their shared experiences forging bonds that went beyond prophecy or destiny.

Sunny, meanwhile, found herself adapting to her new reality. She had chosen to serve the Monarchs, not out of obligation, but because she believed in their purpose. For the first time, she felt at peace with her place in the world.

One evening, as the campus bathed in the soft glow of dusk, Sunny strolled along the winding paths that cut through the grounds. Her thoughts were quiet, her heart steady.

But as she pulled out her phone to check the time, the screen flickered.

"Not again," she muttered, tapping it lightly.

The flicker turned into a full glitch, the screen distorting into black and white static. A message began to form, the letters appearing one by one:

"Thank you, Sunyul. But this is only the beginning. Soon, the Blood Moon will arise."

Sunny froze, her breath catching in her throat. The static vanished as quickly as it had come, leaving her staring at her reflection in the now-normal screen.

"What does that mean?" she whispered to herself.

The wind picked up around her, carrying the faintest echo of a voice she couldn't quite place. She glanced up at the sky, where the first stars of the evening began to emerge.

The battle may have been won, but the story wasn't over.

As she pocketed her phone and walked toward the dorms, a sense of determination settled over her. Whatever the Blood Moon signified, she would face it.

Because, for better or worse, she was connected to the Monarchs.

And their story was far from finished.