Chapter 174 A World Reclaimed

• As the group ascended from the depths of the Forgotten Well, the sunlight seemed brighter, and the air fresher. The oppressive hum that had plagued the land was gone, replaced by the sounds of distant birds and a gentle breeze. Zaira’s face softened as she gazed out over the horizon.
• “It’s like the land is breathing again,” she murmured, her voice tinged with wonder.
• Kael stood beside her, his gaze fixed on the distant mountains. “It’s a start, but we have a long way to go.”