## Chapter 50: Echoes of Betrayal
The melody of unity resonated across the land, yet a discordant note lingered within Alex's heart. Corvus, once a shadow shrouded in deceit, now walked alongside them, his cloak replaced by the garb of a humble traveler. His skills proved invaluable, his knowledge of the enemy's tactics instrumental in their victories.
Yet, trust, once shattered, was not easily mended. Alex bore the scars of his past manipulations, the wounds etched not just in his memory, but in the fractured communities he had exploited. Could he truly believe in his redemption, or was it merely another cunning ploy?
Kael, ever the silent observer, sensed her turmoil. He approached him one evening, the firelight casting long shadows across their faces. "The path to redemption is arduous," he stated, his voice low but firm. "Doubt lingers, but so does the potential for change."
