The next few days passed in tense silence as Elara and Elias continued their journey, moving from village to village, always wary of the growing darkness creeping across the land. Each stop revealed more evidence of the Primordials' influence—deserted homes, twisted creatures roaming the forests, and rumors of strange happenings spreading among the people.
But the most troubling aspect of their journey was the knowledge that they were running out of time. The Primordials were gathering their strength, and every day that passed brought the world closer to the brink of chaos. Elara felt the weight of this reality pressing down on her with every step, her mind constantly turning over the strategy they needed to pursue.
