Chapter 13

• The morning after the siege, the Seekers gathered in the central hall. Lira stood before them, her expression resolute despite the weariness in her eyes.
• "We've survived," she began, her voice carrying through the room. "But the Shadow Lord's forces won't stop. They'll come again, stronger than before. We need to be ready."
• Kael and Angelica exchanged a glance. The fight had taken its toll, but their resolve had only deepened. Ignis perched on Kael's shoulder, its presence a comforting reminder of the bond they shared.