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TGE UNRAVELING VEIL

Author: Elena
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-09 19:54:41

CHAPTER 17:

Elara's Perspective

In the aftermath of dismantling The Wraith's network, a fragile peace settled over our territories. Communities began to rebuild, and a semblance of normalcy returned. Yet, the leader's parting words haunted me: "There are others—always others." I couldn't dismiss the possibility that deeper threats loomed beyond our sight.

One morning, as I reviewed reports in my study, a sealed envelope caught my attention. The insignia was unfamiliar—a serpent entwined around a dagger. Inside was a single parchment bearing a cryptic message:

"The veil is thinning. Seek the Oracle beneath the Crimson Falls."

Puzzled, I summoned Damian to discuss this enigmatic note.

"Have you ever encountered this symbol?" I asked, showing him the seal.

He examined it closely, his brow furrowing. "No, but the message implies urgency. The 'Crimson Falls' refers to the blood-red waterfalls in the eastern mountains. As for the Oracle, it's likely a reference to an ancient seer rumored to
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