Chapter 279: Chapter 279: The Binding of Shadows

The wind howled as the fortress loomed on the horizon, its walls bathed in the dim light of the setting sun. Elara and her team had returned with the Heartstone, but the weight of their discovery bore down on them. They knew that the most perilous part of their journey was still ahead: performing the binding ritual to seal away the Elder Void once and for all.

Inside the command chamber, tension filled the air as Elara placed the Heartstone on the table. Its radiant glow cast long shadows across the room, flickering with an energy that was both soothing and intimidating. Morgana leaned forward, eyes locked on the artifact, her brow furrowed in concentration.

"This is it," Elara said quietly, breaking the silence. "Everything we've worked for leads to this moment. The ritual to bind the Elder Void will require all of our strength and focus. We can't afford any mistakes."