After an exhausting day facing the dark presence of the creature and the revelations of the Ethers, the three heroes sought a well-deserved rest in the makeshift shelter they had built on the shores of the Moon Lake. The campfire crackled softly, providing a warm refuge against the cool night breeze as they shared stories and reflections on what had transpired.
As the stars shone in the sky and the moon illuminated their camp with its soft silver glow, Lyria was invaded by memories of the moments of loneliness and despair that the creature had brought to mind. Trembling, she approached Alex and asked him with a shaky voice if she could stay with him to sleep, seeking comfort in his presence.
Alex, with kindness, accepted Lyria's request and invited her to share his space by the campfire. As they settled in to rest, they began to talk, reminiscing about moments from their journey together and the experiences they had shared. Amidst laughter and confessions, they remembered the time Lyria bid him farewell with a kiss on the cheek, a gesture that now held new meaning in the soft moonlight.
As the night progressed and the conversation faded into whispers, both heroes found solace and companionship in each other's presence. Under the moonlight glow, they clung to the hope of a better future and promised each other that they would face any challenge that came their way, together.
They woke up at dawn, with the glow of the first lights of dawn filtering through the shadows of the forest. They decide to head north, towards the imposing mountains rising on the horizon, following the advice of the deity that had guided them to this point in their epic adventure.
As they made their way along the winding path through the forest, they encountered a dark swamp stretching out before them, a place shrouded in an atmosphere of mystery and danger. However, their attention was caught by the presence of soldiers nearby, belonging to the kingdom of Regalia.