Chapter 50

The days following the ritual were tense, with a lingering sense of unease hanging over the city. Victor's team remained on high alert, knowing that the cultists were still out there, plotting their next move. The sealing of the Obsidian Heart had been a significant victory, but it was clear to everyone that the war was far from over.

Victor spent most of his time at the old cathedral that served as their base, monitoring the ley lines and coordinating with his allies. The city was vast, and there were countless places where the cultists could hide. He knew they had to stay one step ahead, but the exhaustion from the recent battles weighed heavily on him.

One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Selene entered Victor's study. She carried a small vial of shimmering liquid, her expression serious.

"Victor," she began, "I've been thinking about the prophecy. There's something we haven't considered."

Victor looked up from the map he'd been studying, his brow furrowed. "What is it