Chapter 264: The Path Forward
The sky above us began to lighten as we made our way through the barren landscape, the remnants of the battle fading into memory. For the first time in weeks, the oppressive weight of the entity's presence had lifted, leaving behind an almost eerie calm. The village we had passed through was barely visible in the distance, and behind us, the shadow remained still—a silent reminder of the power we had encountered and the balance we had found.
Raven walked beside me, her brow furrowed as if she was deep in thought. Leif and Zara followed closely, still wary but more at ease than they had been before. The path ahead was uncertain, but at least now, we knew what we were up against. The darkness wasn't something to be feared; it was something to be understood.
