Chapter 1794: The Shattering of Night

The city, once a beacon of renewed hope, now trembled beneath a sky thick with foreboding clouds. Night had returned with a vengeance, its darkness punctuated by erratic flashes of lightning that illuminated the ancient spires and cobblestone streets in brief, unsettling bursts. At the heart of the council hall, where the crystalline Heart of the Veil pulsed in a steady rhythm, a palpable unease had begun to seep into every stone and shadow. The relic's light, once a source of calm assurance, now flickered with unpredictable intensity—a warning that the balance between light and darkness was faltering.