Chapter 72: The Abyssal Nexus

The news of Ariadne's success swept across the kingdom. Now in the possession of the Guardians, the artifact pulsed, beating with an otherworldly light in cadence with the Heart of the Veil. Standing within the chamber of the celestial map stood Ariadne, Thalia, and Seraphina; the artifact at the very center of the intricate web of symbols and runes.

Thalia was drawing intricate patterns on a piece of paper. She looked up, saying, "According to the Guardians, this thing can give them enough power to create an Abyssal Nexus portal, but it requires great energies and coordination."

Ariadne nodded. "We must expect anything. The Nexus is bound to be well-guarded, and whatever's inside won't go softly. Our mission is to disrupt their coalition and prevent them from further growth in power."

Seraphina, ever the strategist, chimed in with, "We should also ferret out some intel while we're there. Any information pertaining to their plans and other allies they might have will be crucial."

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