Chapter 1526: A Glimmer of Uncertainty

The aftermath of Morgana's magic hung heavy in the air. Dust settled slowly, veiling the battlefield in a ghostly haze. Aiden's heart pounded in his chest, his breaths labored as he tried to comprehend what they had just survived. The spires of jagged rock that Morgana had summoned stood like sentinels, shielding them from the coalition's relentless pursuit. Yet the respite felt fragile, a temporary reprieve in an unending storm.

Elara knelt beside Morgana, whose body trembled from the strain of the spell. Sweat slicked her brow, and her breaths came in ragged gasps. Her usually vibrant eyes were dull, as if the magic had drained the very essence from her.

"She's pushed herself too far," Elara murmured, her voice tinged with worry.

Morgana shook her head weakly. "It... had to be done," she whispered. "But we can't stay here. They'll regroup."