The journey back to the capital was long and arduous. The group was exhausted, both physically and mentally, after the battle. Selene’s injury was healing, but she still winced with every step. Alaric, feeling the weight of his past actions, walked silently at the back of the group, deep in thought.Back at the capital, the group was hailed as heroes. The people cheered as they marched through the streets, and the king himself thanked them for their bravery. However, the celebration was bittersweet for the team, as they remembered the friends they had lost and the destruction that had been wrought.In the days that followed, the team took some much-needed rest. Kael spent most of his time with Selene, helping her recover from her injury. Alaric, on the other hand, spent his days in solitude, reflecting on his past actions and the path that had led him to this point.One day, Alaric approached Kael with a request. “I need to leave the capital,” he said. “I need to make amends for my pa
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