## Chapter 62: Echoes of Conflict
Years had passed since Umbra joined the symphony, its luminescence now a vibrant thread in the collective melody. Yet, whispers of the past conflict still echoed in the land, occasionally erupting into discordant notes threatening the fragile harmony.
One such tremor occurred in the bustling harbor city of Lumina. Trade, once the lifeblood of the city, began to stagnate, replaced by suspicion and hostility between merchants from rival nations. Old prejudices, dormant but not extinguished, fueled arguments over tariffs, resource allocation, and cultural differences.
Alex, his empathy finely honed, sensed the rising tension. he felt the discordant notes vibrate through the city's melody, threatening to unravel the delicate tapestry of trade and cooperation. Corvus, ever observant, recognized the echoes of past conflicts manipulated by unseen hands, aiming to sow discord and disrupt the hard-won harmony.
