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Chapter 38: Encampment Of Thoughts
Author: Asad Nur Al Deen
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In the eerie glow of the campfire, the group's discussion about their impending mission resonated through the Monastery's Cloister. The stakes were high as they held the coveted blue flames Akashic record, a source of immense power that could tip the scales in their favor. The Urelium Pillar loomed in the distance, a symbol of both potential salvation and impending confrontation.

The focus of the conversation was the dark and enigmatic figure, Priestess Sheji Afua, who had become a threat to the delicate balance of the realm. Her misuse of the Urelium Pillar's power had consequences that reverberated across the land, and the group had now assumed the responsibility of rectifying this imbalance. For Indunsa, the prospect of facing her childhood comrade weighed heavily on her mind. The impending battle meant she might never return home with her son Azibah, a thought that lingered like a shadow in the corners of her consciousness.

As the group delved into the intricacies of their plan, M
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