Chapter 256 Alliances And Secrets

The Shadow Council’s chamber dissolved behind them, leaving Ariella, Kaelen, Lyara, and Lumira standing on the edge of a sprawling forest. The air was crisp, carrying the faint scent of pine and moss. They had passed the council's trials, but the weight of their revelations lingered. Kaelen broke the silence, his tone sharp. “We need to figure out what’s next. The relic may have chosen us, but it’s clear there’s more to this than we thought.”