Chapter 79: The Mysterious Call

After returning to camp, the night was deep and somber. By the campfire, Marcus was sorting through the tattered documents and broken ritual manuscripts they had gathered. Suddenly, as he brushed dust off a pile of yellowed papers with his finger, a thin piece of parchment slipped out. He unfolded it and discovered a map drawn with strange symbols. A bright red cross marked a distant mountain range, as if hinting at an important secret waiting to be explored.

"This map… it seems to point to a location we've never noticed before," Marcus whispered.

Vale approached, his eyes fixed on the parchment. In his mind, he thought, "This might be part of a greater conspiracy of our enemies. We must get to the bottom of it."

Lucas patted Marcus on the shoulder and said with a smile, "It looks like fate has left us a new clue. We can't miss this opportunity."

Delilah stepped forward and cautioned, "Everyone, stay alert. Don't let this small discovery mislead us. We need to examine every detail carefully."

Meanwhile, as the night grew quiet, Lillian sat alone in a corner, the firelight reflecting on her pale face. She hugged her knees tightly, and painful memories flooded her mind."Every time the night deepens, those memories of torment in the 'Church' resurface… Can I really avenge my family and the villagers?" she murmured in a trembling whisper.

Marcus came to her side and softly advised, "Your power is great, but you must learn to control it. Don't let fear rule you. Turn your pain into strength."

Lillian nodded gently, her voice low yet resolute, "Thank you, Marcus. I will strive to overcome my inner fears and learn to harness this power."

At that moment, by the campfire, Lucas and Delilah were talking.Lucas, with a tone of concern, said, "Delilah, I've always worried that beneath your stoic expression hides too much pain. Sometimes, a little laugh might lighten that burden."

Delilah smiled faintly and replied softly, "Lucas, you always joke around. But in this harsh reality, we do need moments of levity."

Vale listened quietly, his mind reflecting, "No matter how treacherous the road ahead, this newly discovered map will lead us on a new journey. We must unite to uncover the conspiracy hidden beneath the abyss."

As the night breeze passed and the firelight flickered, everyone felt the faint glow emanating from the mysterious map, as if it were calling them to take the next step. The team fell silent, each lost in thought, but all were ignited with a glimmer of hope and determination.