Chapter 1682; A Path to the Heart

The creature's voice lingered in Liora's mind, reverberating like a distant echo. She tried to steady her breath, but her heart raced, the weight of its words settling heavily on her shoulders. The Divide was no longer just a place—it was the very core of everything. The realization sent a shiver down her spine, as though the fabric of the world was shifting beneath her feet.

Kael, sensing her unease, stepped forward. His eyes were sharp, assessing the situation with the practiced calm of a warrior. "What do you mean by that?" he asked, his voice firm, though there was a hint of uncertainty beneath the surface.

The creature's gaze turned to him, its eyes glowing with an otherworldly light. It didn't respond in words, but rather, the message came directly to Liora's mind again, this time clearer, more forceful.

*The Divide is not just a place. It is the beginning and the end of all things. You must understand, it calls to you. You are its chosen.*