CHAPTER 161
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The group sat in a small clearing near the mountainside, the recent battle still fresh in their minds. The relic rested in the center of their circle, its golden light illuminating their tired faces. The atmosphere was tense, as each of them grappled with the weight of their journey and what lay ahead.

Jace broke the silence first, his voice low but resolute. “The Keepers mentioned the balance. That means there’s something, or someone, out there orchestrating this chaos. If we’re going to end this war, we need to find the source.”

Aila nodded, her eyes locked on the relic. “The relic has guided us so far. It brought us here for a reason. Maybe it knows where we need to go next.”

“But how do we figure that out?” Cole asked, leaning on his silver bow. “The Keepers weren’t exactly forthcoming with details.”

“It’s not just about the relic,” Caelum said, his voice steady but laced with frustration. He stood apart from the group, his dark staff resting against a nearby tree. “The answers ar
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