## Chapter 63: Whispers of the Unseen
As Alex and Corvus journeyed, a disquieting silence followed them like a shadow. The usual discordant notes of conflict were absent, replaced by an unnerving quietude. Even the whispers of manipulation seemed muted, leaving them with a strange sense of foreboding.
"This silence is unsettling," Corvus remarked, his dark cloak seeming to absorb the oppressive atmosphere. "It feels like the calm before a storm, but the enemy's usual tactics seem absent."
Alex, his empathy attuned to subtle shifts, agreed. "Perhaps they're planning something grander, something beyond our current understanding."
Their intuition proved correct. As they neared the borders of a remote mountainous region, known for its ancient ruins and shrouded in mystery, a powerful melody washed over them – not discordant, but strangely alluring, pulling at their emotions.
