Chapter 244 The Siege Of Sunspire

• The Sunspire rose on the horizon like a beacon, its golden spires gleaming against the orange hue of the desert sunrise. Ariella felt a mixture of awe and unease as the caravan approached the city. The air seemed charged, a tangible tension lingering over the fortress-like walls that guarded the ancient city.
• Lyara raised a hand, signaling the group to halt. “We’re not the only ones heading to Sunspire,” she said grimly.
• Ahead, a throng of travelers, merchants, and mercenaries queued at the gates, their faces etched with a mixture of hope and desperation. Kaelen scanned the crowd, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword. “This isn’t normal,” he muttered.