Chapter 56 Shadows' Aftermath

Low wind whistling across a desolate battlefield, the crackling of a fire in the distance, and the rustling of leaves. The world, once vibrant, now seems eerily still, as if holding its breath. A throbbing heartbeat from afar fills the silence. The dust slowly settled, and every particle was a reminder of the war they had just fought. The ground was littered with broken bodies of monsters, warriors, and those who gave everything to protect what was left of their world. Ethan stood among the ruins, the weight of the victory pressing down on him. The artifact hummed faintly in his grip, still radiating with an untapped power that had yet to settle.