The Gathering of the Clans
The camp was quieter than usual, with an air of seriousness lingering in the air after the revelation of the prophecy. Alex hadn't been able to shake the weight of it, even as he continued working with Elena and the Resistance. He knew he needed to do more, to take action that could tip the balance in their favor. The battles against the Demon King were becoming more intense, and they needed every possible advantage to stand a chance.
One evening, as they sat around a map of the world spread out on a large wooden table in Elena's tent, Elena voiced an idea that had been on her mind.
"We can't do this alone," she said, tracing her finger along the mountain ranges and valleys marked on the map. "The Resistance is strong, but we're still too small to take on the Demon King's forces directly. We need more allies."
