The first light of dawn filtered through the canopy of the forest, casting a soft glow over the battlefield. The oppressive darkness that had once suffocated the area was gone, replaced by a gentle breeze that carried the scent of earth and leaves.
The Great Tree Albaz, once a towering monolith of corruption, now stood diminished, its twisted branches slowly retreating to a more natural form.
Lilith stood at the center of the clearing, her chest rising and falling as she caught her breath. The weight of the recent battle pressed upon her, but there was a newfound lightness in the air that hinted at hope.
She glanced around at her companions, relief washing over her as she saw each of them beginning to recover.
Amon approached her, his dark eyes softening as they met hers. "Are you okay?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.
She nodded, a small smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. "I think so," she replied. "It's over, isn't it?"