The elders exchanged a silent conversation, their eyes reflecting the weight of their shared knowledge. Finally, one spoke, the eldest among them, his voice a whisper of ancient wisdom.
"To defeat the darkness, one must embrace the light within," he intoned, his words resonating with a profound truth. "Seek the counsel of the spirits, and they will guide you."
Jude nodded, his resolve steeled by the elders' words. "Thank you," he murmured, gratitude swelling within him.
As he left the elders' company, Jude's mind buzzed with newfound purpose. He knew now that defeating Elysia would require more than physical strength, it would demand courage, sacrifice, and an unwavering belief in the power of light to dispel the shadows.
Returning to his makeshift dwelling, Jude settled into contemplation, his thoughts focused on the daunting task ahead. The journey to uncover the truth, the truth about Elysia, about Mary, about himself, was just beginning.
