Chapter 1843: The Fractured Covenant

The first light of dawn cast long, trembling shadows over the ruins of Auralis as the caravan emerged from the Hollowed Keep. The air was heavy with the scent of damp stone and ancient sorrow, and every step felt as if it carried the weight of prophecy itself. The companions—Liam, Kaelin, Elena, Finn, Arion, and Calder—stood silently at the threshold of the ruined city, their hearts caught between hope and dread.