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Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Shadows in the Clearing

Marcus settled back into the rhythms of village life, but his newfound role as Guardian of the Whispering Woods weighed heavily on his mind. He could feel the forest's pulse with every step, each breeze carrying whispers only he could hear. Yet, as peaceful as it seemed, there was an edge to the energy in the woods—a hint of something lurking, something darker that he couldn't quite put his finger on.

As he made his way through the village one morning, Marcus's gaze fell on a group of children playing near the edge of the forest. They laughed and chased each other, blissfully unaware of the ancient forces that had awakened in the grove, forces that now watched over them but also carried hidden dangers. Marcus felt a pang of responsibility. He was not just protecting the forest but also the innocent lives within his village.

As he approached the clearing, the system chimed softly in his mind.

*Ding!*

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