Chapter 541: Chapter 541: Shadows and Secrets

The moon hung low and heavy in the sky, casting an ethereal light over the fortress. Inside the war room, a tense silence had settled as Elara, Cedric, Morgana, and their key advisors gathered to review the ongoing situation. The reconnaissance team had been gone for hours, and the strain of uncertainty was palpable.

Cedric, who had been pacing back and forth, finally stopped and addressed the group. "The reconnaissance team should have reported back by now. The delay is concerning."

Elara nodded, her gaze fixed on the map spread out before them. "We need to prepare for any eventuality. If the enemy is planning something, we must be ready."