(Chapter65:Mira's Pov)
The illusions dissipated, and the air grew still. The storm of fears faded as quickly as it had come, leaving us exhausted but standing firm. We had passed through the threshold, confronted the darkest corners of our souls, and emerged unbroken—just barely. The path ahead was clear, and though the atmosphere was heavy with lingering tension, there was a quiet sense of relief.
The towering gates of the hidden kingdom loomed before us, ancient and weathered, as though untouched by time itself. The land beyond seemed untouched by conflict—vast, untamed wilderness stretched before us, quiet and serene, as if the kingdom existed outside the reach of the wars that ravaged the world. It felt… like a place where magic still had the power to heal, to protect, to restore.
With one final, steadying breath, I took a step forward, followed closely by the others