Chapter 236 Divided Loyalties

• The towering spires of the Celestial Citadel came into view, gleaming against the azure sky. Ariella, Kael, Seraphine, and Lysander approached the city gates, their group drawing attention from the bustling crowd. The citadel was alive with activity—merchants hawked their wares, scholars debated beneath ornate arches, and soldiers patrolled the streets in gleaming silver armor.
• As they passed through the gates, Ariella couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling that had lingered since their encounter with the harbinger. Something was amiss, and the air within the citadel felt charged with tension.
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