Chapter 84: Into the Abyss
The wastelands stretched endlessly before them, a barren and desolate expanse cloaked in eternal twilight. Shadows clung to every corner, twisting and shifting as though alive. The air was heavy with the scent of decay, and an oppressive silence blanketed the land, broken only by the faint howl of distant winds.
Alex marched at the forefront of the small group, her sword strapped securely to her back, its weight a comforting reminder of her purpose. Behind her, Ethan and three of her most trusted warriors—Kai, Liora, and Soren—followed in silence, their faces etched with grim determination. And at the rear, Calista moved with an unnatural grace, her dark cloak billowing around her like smoke.
