Elara sat in the observation room overlooking the resonance chamber, reviewing the final parameters on her tablet. The Quiet Succession process demanded more than skill tests and strategy drills.
They needed proof that the next generation could handle the full weight of command, including the physical and mental toll that came with deep resonance work. She had approved Veyra's protocol for the binding trial without hesitation.
Veyra stood beside her, arms crossed, watching the four participants settle into their seats.
"Full neural and physiological sync. It's not like the surface links they've done before. Expect feedback loops—body heat, muscle response, even basic arousal patterns. Discipline will matter more than raw talent here."
