Chương 24: Chapter 4: The Forest of Shadows

Yana emerged from the enchanted pool feeling more alive than she had in years. She felt a sense of purpose, a direction to her life that she had been missing since her mother's death.

But her newfound confidence was put to the test when she heard a cry for help in the distance. Without hesitation, she followed the sound, her powers guiding her through the forest.

As she drew closer to the source of the cry, she saw a group of travelers who had gotten lost in the woods. They were huddled together, fear etched on their faces.

Yana approached them, her heart full of compassion. "What happened?" she asked.

One of the travelers spoke up, his voice shaking. "We were on our way to a nearby village, but we got turned around in the forest. We've been wandering for hours, and now it's getting dark. We're afraid we'll never make it out of here alive."

Yana knew she had to help them. She summoned her powers, and a gentle glow filled the clearing.