Chapter 548: Chapter 548: The Veil of Shadows

The morning sun rose slowly over the fortress, casting a warm, golden hue across the landscape. Despite the peaceful appearance, tension simmered beneath the surface. The preparations for an impending threat continued as the fortress fortified its defenses and its inhabitants remained on high alert.

Elara, Morgana, and Cedric met in the war room early that day, each member of the team focused and resolute. The reports from the previous night had only heightened their sense of urgency. They needed to stay ahead of the Shadow Shard and protect the Heartstone at all costs.

Cedric laid out the latest intelligence on the table, his finger pointing to various locations on the map. "We've identified several points of interest based on the disturbances and the dark magic signatures. There are potential weak spots in our perimeter that we need to address immediately."