Chapter 1624: The Citadel's Silent Watcher

The voice echoed in the stillness, carrying an unnatural weight that pressed against their minds. It was as if the very air had thickened with malice, wrapping itself around them like a tangible force. Elara's breath caught in her throat, her pulse quickening as the shadow she had sensed earlier came into sharper focus. It was no longer just a faint whisper at the edge of her consciousness. It was here.

Kade drew his sword, his grip tightening as he scanned the area, searching for the source of the voice. "Who's there?" he called, his voice steady but filled with a palpable urgency.

The city around them seemed to hold its breath, the hum beneath their feet vibrating with a rhythm that felt like a heartbeat. The walls of the citadel loomed ahead, ancient and imposing, their stone faces grim and cold. Yet, there was an oppressive sense of life within them, as if the citadel itself was watching them, waiting.