As the Veilbreakers prepare to leave the Elder Council, Zelia's connection to the Void intensifies. The voice she has been hearing becomes clearer, revealing itself to be the Harbinger, an ancient entity that once served the Eternal Cycle and now seeks to bring Zelia fully into the fold.

Zelia begins experiencing hallucinations, seeing glimpses of herself as the Harbinger of the Cycle, leading an army of echoes to destroy the multiverse. She tries to fight the visions, but the Void's influence is overwhelming.

Kael and Astra notice Zelia's struggle and try to help, but they can't reach her. Kael, in a desperate attempt to save his friend, proposes using his quantum abilities to pull Zelia out of the Void's reach temporarily. However, this is a dangerous plan that could tear apart Zelia's mind, leaving her trapped between dimensions.

Zelia, unwilling to endanger her friends, refuses Kael's offer and insists that they continue their journey to the Final Rift. Time is running out, and the Eternal Cycle is getting stronger with every passing day.