Chapter 349 Mix Of Relief And Unease

• As the group departed the clanhold, the weight of their newfound alliance with the southern clans settled over them. The victory, though hard-earned, was bittersweet. Lord Tyrell's betrayal revealed cracks in the kingdom's fragile peace, and the looming threat of further dissent cast a long shadow over their journey.
• The road back to Elandor’s heartlands was quieter than expected. Kaelen rode at the front, his jaw set in grim determination. Ariella followed close behind, her thoughts a mix of relief and unease. Aveline and Corvin brought up the rear, exchanging occasional banter to lighten the mood, but even their usual camaraderie felt strained.
• “We’ve stirred a hornet’s nest,” Corvin remarked as they crossed a narrow mountain pass. “If Tyrell’s plotting against the crown, who knows how many others are in on it?”