Chapter 943: Chapter 943: Whispers from the Forgotten Pages

The journey back to the village was swift, though the weight of the Aegis of the Ancients made their packs heavier. The snow had settled into a thick blanket over the landscape, and the sun was beginning to dip below the horizon, casting a golden hue across the mountains.

The village greeted them with the warmth of the inn and the familiar faces of the villagers, who had begun to stir at the sight of the returning adventurers. Elara and her companions, despite their fatigue, were greeted with a sense of relief and respect. They knew their next steps would be crucial in the ongoing battle against the Voidborne.

That evening, they gathered in the inn's common room, the flickering fire casting a cozy light over their tired faces. The Aegis of the Ancients was displayed prominently on a wooden table, its surface gleaming with an otherworldly light. The artifact was even more magnificent up close, its intricate design and powerful aura a testament to its ancient origins.