Chapter 110: Gathering Storm
The heat and sounds of the bustle in Solhaven's streets seemed muffled as they walked back to the inn. The clang of merchants' voices and the joyous shouts of children at play did not lift Ryu's unease; every shadow seemed darker, every alley quiet. The Abyss might have been pushed back, but its influence hung on.
Kaelith led the way, unruffled in her normal composure but with sharp eyes scanning their surroundings with a certain wariness. Draven followed a few paces behind her, stoic as ever, though his tightly clenched fist on his weapon betrayed his unease. Aris, to the contrary, was humming a lively tune, though his darting gaze gave him away.
Inside the inn, Kaelith wasted no time. "We must prepare immediately," she said sharply, closing the door to their private room. "The council mobilizes its resources, but we can't rely on them to act fast enough. The Abyss doesn't wait.
