Chapter 1818: The Shattered Crown

The plain receded behind them like a soft memory as the heirs advanced toward a land whispered of in half-forgotten legends—a place known as the Shattered Crown. It was said that long ago, a mighty dynasty ruled over a realm of eternal promise, only to see its unity crumble beneath the weight of betrayal and despair. Now, the ruins of that ancient sovereignty beckoned, offering both relics of lost glory and clues to the future they all desperately sought.

Liam rode at the forefront, his gaze fixed on a distant silhouette rising against the horizon—a ruined citadel crowned by broken spires and shattered stone. The Emberheart pulsed steadily at his chest, its glow a constant reminder of the hope they carried even into these desolate lands. "There," he said in a measured tone, "lies the citadel of the ancient covenant—a kingdom whose crown was shattered by strife, yet whose legacy may yet be restored. We must uncover its secrets if we are to heal our fractured world."