Chapter 145: The Gathering storm

Chapter 145: The Gathering Storm

The group sat in silence on the mountainside, the faint glow of the crystal shard illuminating their faces as night fell. The air was crisp and quiet, save for the distant rustle of leaves in the wind. Despite the peaceful surroundings, a sense of urgency hung over them like a heavy cloud.

Lira leaned back against a boulder, her daggers resting on her lap. "So, what now? We have the shard, but do we even know how to use it?"

Anita turned the shard over in her hands, its blue light pulsing softly. "The runes in the cavern seemed to react to it. Maybe it’s a key, or part of one. We’ll need to find the next piece or the place it unlocks."

"Fantastic," Jace said dryly, wiping dirt from his jacket. "Another cryptic puzzle. Just once, I’d like a straightforward plan—go here, fight this, win."

Lira smirked. "You’d be bored in a day."