Chapter 610: Chapter 610: A journey through the shadows of yesterday

The Citadel was a hive of activity, its walls reverberating with the sounds of preparation and the hum of magical energy. The recent successes in activating the conduits had instilled a sense of optimism and urgency in the team. Yet, amidst the progress, an undercurrent of unease persisted, a reminder that the shadows of the past still held secrets that might unravel their hard-won victories.

Elara stood in the Citadel's main hall, where the artifacts and relics they had recovered were now being carefully examined and cataloged. The room was filled with scholars and mages, their attention focused on the various objects strewn across tables and shelves. Each artifact was a piece of the puzzle, a key to understanding the deeper mysteries of the world's ancient magic.

Morgana approached, her face set in a thoughtful expression. "Elara, there's something we need to discuss. It's about the last conduit we activated."