Chapter 98: Shadows of the Past

As the dust settled and the calm after the storm enveloped the archipelago, we gathered on the beach, the setting sun casting a golden hue over the wreckage and ruins. The weight of our journey, the battles fought, and the comrades lost pressed heavily upon us.

We stood in solemn silence, each lost in our thoughts, mourning the sacrifices that had been made. Father Thomas led a quiet prayer, his voice soft but steady, a beacon of hope amidst the grief.

Mara, usually so composed, wiped away silent tears. Caleb stared out at the horizon, his jaw set, determined but visibly shaken. Lena, beside me, clutched a small keepsake of one of our fallen allies, her eyes reflecting a mixture of sorrow and resolve.

"We’ve lost so much," Lena said softly, her voice breaking the silence. "But we’ve also gained something—each other."

I nodded, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. "We’ll honor their memories by continuing to fight. They wouldn’t want us to give up."

As we turned to leave the beac
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