Chapter 358

• The soft, melodic sound of trickling water accompanied by its crisp, earthy scent revealed the essence of this magical land. The secret was no longer a mystery, especially as figures emerged from the shadows—Water Court fae, their presence undeniable. One stepped forward, his silver-plated helmet elegantly curled like a stag’s antlers.
• "Welcome home, High Lord," he said, his tone steady but without hostility. A greeting, not a threat—yet his words were swiftly interrupted as the next group stepped through the wall.
• Sofia was the first to catch my attention, her wide eyes and parted lips displaying a raw mix of wonder and shock. That crimson glow in her hazel eyes burned brightly, an echo of the magic that had surged through me when I first crossed. Behind her, Duilio let out a giggle, a tinkling sound of pure joy, just as radiant light erupted from the group, spilling over the courtyard and making us all instinctively step back.