Chapter 649: Chapter 649: The Fractured Veil

The morning light filtered through the canopy as Elara and her companions emerged from the forest, the shrine's mysteries weighing heavily on their minds. The path before them was clear, leading to a distant mountain range that loomed on the horizon, its peaks shrouded in mist. They had obtained crucial artifacts and knowledge, but the sense of urgency remained palpable. Their next destination awaited them, a place rumored to hold answers about the shadow that loomed over their world.

As they traveled, Morgana pored over the ancient tome they had retrieved, its pages filled with cryptic rituals and powerful enchantments. "This book is more than just a record," she said, her eyes scanning the text. "It details the creation and manipulation of dark magic, and it may hold the key to counteracting it."