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CHAPTER 70
Author: Richey's Starlight
last update2024-12-16 20:40:34

Jace took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the world pressing on his shoulders, but he also felt something else, a flicker of hope. The Phantom King was gone for now, but the darkness in the air still felt palpable, like a predator waiting for the right moment to strike again. He looked around at his friends, their faces weary yet resolute, and he knew they couldn't stop here. Not yet.

Aila gently squeezed his hand, grounding him in the moment. Her eyes glimmered with exhaustion, but her determination was unwavering. “We need to find a safe place to rest, Jace. You’ve pushed yourself too far.”

Jace nodded. “You're right.” His voice was hoarse, the toll of the battle evident in his strained words. He turned to Caelum, who was leaning heavily on his makeshift staff. “Caelum, any ideas?”

Caelum wiped a streak of blood from his cheek. “There’s an old ruin not far from here. I’ve read about it in the ancient texts, a fortress built by the first Guardians. If it still stands, it might b
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