Collective Consciousness

Eklea was reflecting on how Esperia had radically changed since the end of the Chaos War and the discovery of StarDust.

“This created a collective consciousness,” she whispered.

Indeed, the different elemental Espers had never thought of Esperia as a whole before this event.

She believed that even if a few Espers were aware of what was truly happening, it was essential for all Espers to awaken collectively.

“Unless you learn it in your youth, consciousness isn’t something you easily grasp. Some tragic events may bring fleeting moments of clarity—when you realize what’s truly meaningful—but soon, the flow of unconsciousness regains its momentum.”

“This is the Shadow at work. The more individuals who fail to recognize their Shadow, the stronger it becomes.”

“Fortunately, StarDust was revealed to everyone, allowing them to see their own Shadow.”

“For a world where the magical power of StarDust is still not understood, a collective consciousness remains but a dream…”