Chapter 131 Shadows Of Deception

• The path ahead twisted through an ethereal forest, its trees shimmering like glass and their leaves whispering secrets in a language none of them could understand. The air was heavy with an unnatural stillness, and every sound—each footstep, each rustle—seemed amplified in the silence.
• Caelthar led the way, his crystalline staff casting a soft glow that kept the encroaching shadows at bay. “Stay close,” he warned, his voice calm but firm. “This forest is alive. It can mislead you, turn you against your own companions if you’re not careful.”
• Linnea tightened her grip on her daggers, her sharp eyes scanning the shifting landscape. “Great. Just what we needed—another mind game.”