Chapter 182
Author: LONNIE LEE
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The Forger's Forge

The old blacksmith's shop loomed before the heroes, its crumbling facade a testament to the passage of time. As they approached, a sense of foreboding settled over them. This was the place mentioned in Caine's notebook, the location where they believed they could find the forger, the key to unraveling the mystery behind the scar and the hidden vault.

Max, Samantha, Jacob, and Emily exchanged determined glances. They knew they couldn't turn back now. Their journey had led them to this pivotal moment, and they were ready to confront whatever awaited them.

Samantha pushed open the creaking door, and a cloud of dust and memories billowed into the air. The interior of the shop was a time capsule, with rusted tools hanging on the walls and a heavy scent of iron and sweat lingering in the air.

Max examined the space, searching for any clues that might lead them to the forger. His eyes landed on an ancient workbench, its surface etched with countless marks and symbols. "Thi
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