Chapter 146 The Trail Of Shadows

• The group left the village at dawn, the sun casting long shadows as they followed the narrow mountain trail. The air was cold and thin, and the ominous warnings from the villagers lingered in everyone’s mind.
• Ariella walked quietly, replaying the midnight encounter in her head. She hadn’t told the others about the shadowy man or his cryptic words. The fear of his warning taking root in their minds was too much to risk.
• Kael led the way, his sword strapped tightly to his side. “We’ll stick to the trail and stay alert,” he said. “The villagers weren’t exaggerating about the dangers here.”