Chapter 38 The Betrayal Unveiled

• The days turned into weeks as Ariella and Kael worked tirelessly to implement reforms across Elandor. The people’s mood, once filled with fear and distrust, slowly began to shift toward cautious optimism. Yet, beneath the surface of change, something dark was stirring—an undercurrent of rebellion that was far from vanquished.
• It started with small reports—disruptions in the rural villages, whispers of a secret faction working against the crown. But as the weeks passed, those whispers grew louder. The Shade, though momentarily distracted by Ariella’s reforms, had not been silenced. Its influence was still strong, and its roots ran deep.
• Ariella stood in the war room, staring at the map of the kingdom, her fingers tracing the routes that led to the outer provinces. She had sent scouts to investigate reports of unrest, and though they hadn’t found conclusive evidence of a direct attack, something still felt off.