Chapter 490: Chapter 490: Into the Unknown

As the first light of dawn filtered through the dense canopy, Elara and her team prepared to leave the safety of the clearing. The urgency of their situation drove them forward, each step a reminder of the dangers that lay ahead. The rendezvous point was a few miles away, deep within the heart of the forest, and they needed to reach it before the Shadow Shard's forces could catch up.

Elara glanced at her companions, noting their weary expressions but also the unyielding resolve in their eyes. They had come through countless trials together, and now they faced another critical test. The Shadow Shard's army was formidable, but they had fought through darkness before. They could do it again.