Chapter 262 Forging Bonds In The Heartlands
- As dawn broke over Evermere, the city seemed to hum with a renewed energy. The defeat of the Iron Fangs had spread like wildfire, and whispers of Kaelen’s group—warriors capable of turning the tide against the Queen—were on every tongue. The market square bustled even more than usual, with merchants and townsfolk stealing glances at the heroes who had rid them of the dreaded bandits.
- Ariella, however, felt uneasy. Her vision from the previous night lingered in her mind like a dark cloud. The image of the Heartlands in flames gnawed at her, a constant reminder of what was at stake. Yet she pushed her fears aside, knowing that the group needed her focus now more than ever.
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