Chapter 243 Sands Of Destiny

• The desert stretched endlessly before Ariella, golden dunes rippling like frozen waves beneath the blistering sun. The air was dry, each breath scratching her throat as she adjusted to the sudden heat. Clutching the artifact tightly, she scanned her surroundings. In the distance, a caravan moved slowly, a line of camels and figures cloaked in vibrant fabrics.
• “Where am I?” she murmured, shielding her eyes against the glare.
• A voice interrupted her thoughts. “You’re in the Shifting Sands, stranger.”