Chapter 86 The Heart's Secret

• The Heart of Elandor glowed with an intense, otherworldly light. As the group approached the pedestal, the air around them seemed to hum with energy. It was as if the very stone beneath their feet resonated with the power emanating from the crystal.
• Ariella took a tentative step forward, her hand reaching out as if drawn by an invisible force. The storm had subsided completely, leaving behind an eerie calm. The clouds above parted like a curtain, revealing a sky full of stars. It was a sight they had not seen for days.
• As her fingers brushed against the Heart, a surge of magic coursed through her, filling her with warmth and strength. Visions flashed before her eyes: images of Elandor’s past, the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms, the first wielders of magic, and the terrible force that had corrupted the land. She saw the destruction the Heart had caused, and the pain it had unleashed upon the world.