Chapter 359 Into The Unknown

• The glow left behind by the Nexus faded slowly as the group made their way out of the cavern, the oppressive silence replaced by the faint rustle of wind through the narrow passages. Every step felt heavier than the last, the toll of the battle evident in their strained expressions and sluggish movements.
• Kaelen glanced at Ariella, who walked beside him, her face pale but resolute. “Are you sure you’re okay?”
• Ariella nodded, though the tremor in her voice betrayed her fatigue. “I’m fine. Just… need time to process what we faced.”