Chapter 81 - The Aftermath: A New Beginning
As Emma and the puppeteer returned to the others, the room fell into an uneasy silence. The battle had come to an end, and the puppeteer was now exposed for who they truly were.
"It's over," Emma said, her voice filled with a mix of relief and sadness. "The puppeteer's reign of terror has come to an end."
The others nodded, their faces reflecting a mix of emotions. They had fought hard and faced many challenges, but they had come out victorious.
But as they stood amidst the aftermath of the battle, they knew that their journey was far from over. There were still many threads to unravel, many mysteries to uncover. The puppeteer's true identity was just the beginning of the web of secrets that had been woven.