Chapter 92: The Hidden Alliance

The echoes of battle had barely faded when Eldoria's grand hall buzzed with the somber energy of a new strategy. The defeat of the dark crystal in the Shadowlands bought them time; the dark forces regrouped, and their next step was at hand. It was in this hushed tension that Ariadne, Seraphina, and Captain Leander came together with their most trusted advisors to take up the escalating threat.

Ariadne bent at the waist over the map of Eldoria and its surrounding territories, her brow furrowed in worry. "Our success in Shadowlands clearly threw a wrench into their plans, but they are not backing off. If we're to counter them properly, then we need to know exactly what their next strategy will be."

Seraphina, studying the magical scrolls and artifacts, said, "The forces of darkness would be searching for new sources of power or allies, which certainly their ability to harness ancient magic does point to—a sophisticated strategy."

Captain Leander, just returned from the field, nodded gra