Chapter 201: Chapter 201: The First Steps of Renewal

The morning after the celebration dawned clear and cool, the sky painted in soft hues of pink and orange. The village, still buzzing with the echoes of the previous night's joy, now stirred with the quiet determination of a people ready to build a new future. The air was filled with the scent of fresh earth and blossoming hope, a stark contrast to the oppressive gloom that had once loomed over the land.

Elara awoke early, her mind already turning to the tasks that lay ahead. She had spent much of the night reflecting on their victory, the journey that had brought them to this point, and the responsibility that now rested on her shoulders. The celebration had been a well-deserved reprieve, but she knew it was time to focus on the road ahead.