Chapter 104 The Gathering Storm

The journey back to Serenthia was quiet, each member of the group lost in their thoughts. The Harbinger’s retreat was a temporary victory, but his parting words lingered like a shadow over their triumph. The weight of what lay ahead pressed heavily on all of them. Ariella walked in silence, her staff tapping softly against the dirt path. The Heart’s energy still pulsed faintly within her, a reminder of the immense power she had wielded. She couldn’t ignore the fear it had awakened in her—that one day, she might lose control.