Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: A Night of Revelations

After the intense Trial of Shadows, the team sprawled across the open field, the cool grass offering a much-needed reprieve from the evening's tension. The soft rustling of leaves in the breeze and the distant chirping of crickets filled the silence, creating an oddly calming atmosphere. Despite the exhaustion weighing down their limbs, the adrenaline from the challenge still coursed through their veins, keeping them from fully relaxing. The effort and excitement of navigating the forest maze together had left them physically drained but emotionally charged.