Chapter 124: Leaving the Island

The island’s newfound calm was a stark contrast to the chaos we had endured. As the first light of dawn broke across the horizon, we gathered what remained of our supplies and prepared to leave. The guardians, their spectral forms now solid and benevolent, watched us with an air of quiet approval. They seemed to acknowledge that our work here was done, at least for now.

I felt the weight of exhaustion and pain, but there was also a profound sense of accomplishment. We had faced unimaginable threats and survived. We had sealed away a dark power that could have wrought untold destruction. But as much as we wanted to revel in our victory, there was a lingering sense that our journey was not yet complete.

"Jack, are you sure you're up for this?" Lena asked, her eyes filled with concern as she helped me to my feet.

"I'm fine," I replied, though my voice was hoarse and my body ached with every movement. "We need to get off this island and figure out what comes next."

The team moved with a s
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