Chapter 627: Chapter 627: Beneath the Veil of Night

The morning sun was a welcome sight as it rose above the horizon, its light cutting through the lingering gloom of the forest. Elara, Morgana, and Thorne stood at the edge of their camp, their gazes fixed on the dense woods that lay before them. Each of them knew that the coming day would bring its own set of challenges, and the weight of their mission pressed heavily on their shoulders.

Selene had sensed the presence of another site of corruption nearby, and the group was preparing to investigate. The air was crisp, the silence of the forest occasionally broken by the distant calls of birds and the rustling of leaves. It was a deceptive calm, hiding the dangers that lay in wait.

"We need to be cautious," Morgana said, her voice low and serious. "The last site was heavily guarded by dark magic. This one may be even worse."