Chapter 238 A Fortress Under Siege

• The towering walls of the fortress came into view as the group neared its gates. It stood in stark contrast to the barren land around it, a symbol of the Celestial Order’s dominance over the dark forces that threatened the realm. The fortress was a marvel of architecture, its walls thick and fortified, designed to withstand sieges from both mortal and magical enemies. It was the final line of defense against the Abyss, and Ariella felt the weight of that responsibility as she approached.
• Despite the initial relief from the harbinger’s retreat, the air was still thick with tension. The appearance of Guardian Darius had undoubtedly shifted the balance in their favor, but Ariella couldn’t shake the nagging feeling that the true battle lay within the fortress itself. She glanced at Kael, his face hard, his expression unreadable, but the tightness in his jaw betrayed his own concerns.
• “We need to hurry,” Kael muttered, his gaze fixed on the massive gates ahead. “The harbinger will not stay away for long. And who knows what else lurks within those walls.”