Adeline's eyes widened, her confusion deepening. The gravity of the situation seemed to hang in the air, each word spoken carrying layers of meaning that were yet to be fully unraveled.
Elder Criyca's expression transformed from one of surprise to a mix of disbelief and realization. A heavy silence settled in the room as the truth, a dark and unsettling revelation, began to sink in.
The young healer sisters watched in shock, their wide eyes reflecting the sheer gravity of the horrifying truth that had just been unveiled.
Suddenly, the pieces of the puzzle fell into place, revealing the logic behind Elder Criyca's survival during the cleansing of sorcerers at Everkeep two decades ago.
Sophia's accusations had unraveled a web of secrets that had remained hidden for years, exposing a betrayal that ran deeper than anyone had imagined.
