บท 1518: Chapter 1518 The Brink of Dawn

The following days were a blur of relentless preparation. The initial shock of the scout's report faded quickly into action, each member of the settlement working tirelessly to fortify their defenses. Aiden found himself immersed in the strategy of it all, his mind sharp and focused, but his heart weighed down by the uncertainty of the looming threat. Elara was by his side, as always, offering her counsel and keeping him grounded when his thoughts threatened to spiral.

The group that had returned spoke little, their faces drawn and their bodies covered in the marks of a journey far more harrowing than anyone had expected. Despite their exhaustion, they had managed to bring back a key piece of information—the location of the hostile group. North. The terrain there was rough, filled with dense forests and hidden valleys that made any attempt at tracking difficult, but it was clear now that they had to prepare for a direct confrontation.