Chapter 1562: Undercurrents

Elara felt a growing unease as she studied the pedestal. The relic had been extinguished, its power now dormant, but the silence that followed felt all too fragile. She could sense the lingering tension in the air, as if something was watching, waiting. The creatures they had just defeated were but a manifestation of a far deeper, more insidious force.

"We need to explore further," Morgana said, her voice tinged with caution. "There's more to this place than we realize."

Elara nodded in agreement. Despite the victory, they had uncovered only a small fraction of the mysteries hidden beneath the city. The walls here were older than anything she'd encountered—perhaps older than any living being on this continent. These ancient ruins spoke of power beyond comprehension, but the question was: who or what had left them here? And why?

Kade's eyes scanned the surroundings, his grip tightening on his sword. "Something doesn't sit right with me. It's too quiet."