章 205: Wind

The wind howled through the narrow mountain pass as Emily, Mara, and Calem ascended the steep trail leading into the western mountains. Jagged peaks loomed overhead, their snow-covered tips disappearing into a thick veil of storm clouds. Every step was a battle against the elements, the biting cold, and the relentless wind that seemed determined to push them back. But none of them faltered. They had no choice but to press on. The fate of the world was at stake.

Emily's mind raced as they climbed, her thoughts darting between the relics, the Shadow Order, and the chilling revelations Mara had brought from the ancient library. Dark magic, forbidden rituals, and a power that stretched beyond human comprehension. The pieces were beginning to fall into place, but the full picture was still just out of reach. What was the Shadow Order's endgame? And how far were they willing to go to achieve it?