The dawn painted the sky in hues of pink and gold as I surveyed the aftermath of the battle. The once serene landscape lay scarred and torn, evidence of the clash between Divinatech technology and the primal forces that lurked within. My father's defeated form lay among the wreckage, a reminder of the fractured relationship that had led us to this point.
As I contemplated the next steps, Lily approached, her gaze somber. "Gideon, about your family... I overheard what your father said. Are they truly in danger?"
I sighed, turning to face her. "I don't know, Lily. Marcus said he put them somewhere before all this started. He also won't stay dead, but I won't rest until I find them and make sure they're safe. However, our immediate goal is reaching the Eldritch Forest. That's where we might find answers."
Lily nodded determination in her eyes. "I'm with you, Gideon. Once we can stop Akasha, we'll find your family together."
