Chapter 191 - Echoes of the Unknown

The sun dipped behind the jagged peaks, casting long shadows that crept over the rocky terrain like grasping fingers. The day had been grueling, each step through the treacherous mountain paths leaving us more drained than the last. As the temperature dropped, we found a small, flat area nestled between two towering cliffs—our refuge for the night. The wind howled through the narrow passage, a constant reminder of the dangers that lurked in these mountains. Despite the calm air, a tension clung to us, thick and suffocating.