The Celestial Heist

Chapter 93: Whispers from the Abyss

The Whispering Woods, once a place of serenity and quiet contemplation, had now taken on an eerie tone. A deep, sonorous hum, almost imperceptible, emanated from its core. It was said that this hum was the very pulse of the world, a connection to realms beyond comprehension.

Upon leaving the clearing of the Heart Tree, the group felt a strong pull toward the center of the woods, as if the very earth was urging them forward. The journey was fraught with illusions, shadows of their past selves taunting them, challenging their resolve.

Lorin suddenly found himself in his ancestral home, confronted by figures from his past who scorned him for abandoning his birthright. However, among the accusers stood a familiar face, his younger sister, Liora, who had been lost to him years ago. She reached out, her voice soft and pleading, urging Lorin to come back to her. Torn between the mission and the haunting memory of his sister, Lorin was rooted to the spot, tears streaming down his face.

Elara,