Eira and Aria stood over Lyra's defeated form, their chests heaving with exhaustion. But as they caught their breath, they knew their work was far from over. They had to uncover the extent of Lyra's plan and ensure that her dark magic wouldn't spread further.
Aria searched Lyra's chambers, gathering scrolls and parchments, while Eira questioned the sorceress herself. Lyra's eyes blazed with anger and defeat, but she revealed little.
However, as they searched, they discovered a hidden chamber deep in the castle, filled with dark artifacts and ancient tomes. Aria's eyes widened as she realized the scope of Lyra's plan.
"She was attempting to summon a powerful entity from the Shadow Realm," Aria explained, her voice barely above a whisper. "If she had succeeded, it would have granted her unimaginable power."
Eira's grip on her sword tightened. "We can't let that happen. We have to destroy these artifacts and make sure Lyra's plan is never carried out."
Aria nodded, her eyes gleaming with determination. Together, they set to work, destroying the dark artifacts and burning the ancient tomes. As they worked, they knew that their journey was far from over. The shadows still lurked, waiting for their next move.
As they destroyed the dark artifacts, Eira couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. She knew that Lyra's plan was far-reaching, and that they had only scratched the surface.
"Aria, what's this?" Eira asked, holding up a small, leather-bound book. "It looks like a diary."
Aria's eyes narrowed. "Let me see that."
As Aria flipped through the pages, her expression grew darker. "This is Lyra's journal. It details her entire plan, including the summoning of the dark entity."
Eira's eyes widened. "What else does it say?"
Aria's voice was grim. "It says that Lyra had a network of spies and informants throughout the land, gathering information and waiting for her signal to strike."
Eira's grip on her sword tightened. "We need to find out who these spies are and stop them before it's too late."
Aria nodded. "I'll start searching the castle for any clues. You search the village and see if anyone has any information."
As they split up to search, Eira couldn't shake the feeling that they were running out of time. The shadows seemed to be growing darker, and she knew that Lyra's plan was far from foiled.