The Index shatters and reforms, its crystal turning a soft, amber gold. Gretel gasps as her memories flood back—not of punishment, but of Krampus teaching her to read naughty letters with compassion. She dissolves into a gentle snow, her last words: “Keep them warm, Krampus.”
Callum sighs. “Get me the Bunny.”
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