Chapter 124 Shadows Of The Docks

The pale light of dawn seeped through the thick fog that blanketed Avaric’s docks. The air was heavy with the scent of saltwater and rotting wood. Kael, Ariella, and the others moved cautiously, their eyes darting to every shadow. They had no reason to trust Darius, but with the city closing in around them, they had little choice. The group’s arrival drew no attention in the bustling chaos of the docks. Fishermen unloaded their morning catch, and sailors barked orders as they prepared their vessels for departure. Yet, something about the scene felt off.