Chapter 338 Shadows Of Division

• The following morning, the group awoke to the tolling of bells echoing through Eldhaven. The sound was deep and somber, vibrating through the stone walls of the castle. It was not a call to celebration but one of preparation—a signal that the city’s forces were mobilizing.
• Kaelen tightened his sword belt, his expression grim. “They’re bracing for something. We need to learn what it is.”
• Ariella nodded, wrapping her healer’s cloak tightly around her shoulders. “If King Rhylen is hesitant to ally with us, perhaps we can find answers elsewhere. Maren might be willing to talk.”