The Celestial Heist

Chapter 188: The Flickering Flame

The dawn was just beginning to break, casting a soft, golden light over the village as the Celestial Marauders emerged from the old building. The remnants of the night’s struggle still clung to them—the tension of the binding spell, the shadowy figure’s threats, and the eerie stillness that had pervaded the village. But now, with the spell reinforced and the darkness contained once more, the village was slowly coming back to life.

The streets that had been silent were now filled with the quiet stirrings of the villagers. People began to emerge from their homes, their eyes wary and tired, as if waking from a long, troubled sleep. The Marauders watched as the villagers slowly returned to their routines, the air heavy with a sense of relief but also with the lingering fear of what had transpired.

Naya, her expression thoughtful, turned to the group. “We’ve lifted the curse on this place, but the shadow we encountered was not just an isolated threat. It was a remnant of the ancient war, a