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Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: The Search for the Ritual Sites

Leo's team set out to find the ritual sites where the Arbiter was active. They traveled through dense forests, across open plains, and over rugged mountains, following the clues that Owen had discovered. Each site they investigated had signs of recent activity, but the Arbiter's forces were always one step ahead.

One night, while camping in the forest, Leo and Sofia sat by the fire, discussing their progress. The night was quiet, and the stars were bright in the sky above.

"We're missing something," Sofia said, her voice thoughtful. "The Arbiter always seems to know where we're going. It's like he has inside information."

Leo nodded, his mind racing. "You think we have a traitor in our midst?"

Sofia shrugged. "It's possible. We need to be careful. If the Arbiter has someone feeding him information, it could jeopardize everything."

Leo felt a surge of anger at the thought of betrayal. They had already lost so much, and the idea that someone among them could be working with the Arbiter was infuriating. "We need to find out who it is. We can't let them continue to sabotage us."

As they continued their journey, the atmosphere grew tense. The team members were on high alert, watching each other closely for signs of suspicious behavior. The sense of mistrust made it difficult to work together, and Leo knew they had to resolve the issue quickly.

One day, while investigating a remote cave in the mountains, they stumbled upon a hidden chamber filled with dark artifacts and ritual tools. It was clear that the Arbiter had been using this place for his dark magic, and it was a major discovery.

Owen began cataloging the artifacts, while Evelyn used her abilities to cleanse the chamber of its dark energy. Sofia and Leo kept watch, knowing that the Arbiter's forces could be nearby.

As they worked, they heard a noise from deeper within the cave. It was a faint whisper, like the wind, but it had a sinister undertone. Leo felt a chill run down his spine, and he knew they weren't alone.

"We need to be ready," Sofia said, her hand on her weapon. "Something's coming."