BEYOND HORIZONS

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Alex awoke the next morning with a splitting headache, his mind still reeling from the vivid dream he had experienced. "I think I met the elders in my dream," he murmured, rubbing his temples.

"What did they say to you? And why would they appear in your dreams?" Princess Sophie inquired, her curiosity piqued.

The others gathered around, their expressions a mix of concern and intrigue as they awaited Alex's response.

"They told me we need to find a path out of these forests," Alex explained, his voice still groggy with sleep. "As long as we remain here, we would not be able to accomplish our quest. They also said we need to strengthen ourselves through practice to overcome our enemies."

"That actually makes sense," Lady Lysandra remarked thoughtfully. "The more prepared we are, the better chance we have at success."

Lost in thought, Princess Sophie pondered their next move. "But how do we find our way out of these forests? Did they give you any clues?" she asked Alex.

"They did not spe