Chapter 185 Village Of Windvale

• The resistance trudged through the plains until the distant silhouette of a village came into view. Windvale, a small settlement nestled against rolling hills, seemed like a sanctuary after the chaos of the battlefield. Its windmills spun lazily in the breeze, and smoke rose from chimneys, signaling life and, hopefully, safety.
• Kael led the group forward, his eyes scanning the horizon for any signs of danger. “We’ll rest here, but stay alert. Villages this close to Maldrith’s reach might not be friendly.”
• “Or they could be desperate enough to help us,” Ariella offered, though uncertainty tinged her voice.