Chapter 653: Chapter 653: The Tides of Change

The sun climbed higher as Elara and her companions ventured toward Eldoria. The journey was filled with a mix of anticipation and anxiety, each step bringing them closer to answers they desperately needed. The road, though winding and rough, was a welcome change from the oppressive darkness of the highlands.

The landscape around them began to shift as they approached Eldoria. The lush greenery of the forests gradually gave way to rolling hills and open fields. The air was fresher here, carrying with it the scents of blooming flowers and fertile earth. It was a stark contrast to the cold, malevolent energy they had encountered, and the change in environment was invigorating.