Chapter 87: Shadows of Despair

As they stood in the ruins of the throne room, the dawn of a new era began, one forged in the light of hope and unity.

Isabella wiped her tears, her gaze hardening with resolve. "We have much work to do," she said, her voice steady despite the sorrow that lingered. "This kingdom needs rebuilding, and we need to ensure nothing like this ever happens again."

Her ex nodded, his eyes reflecting her determination. "I'll gather the remaining guards and start organizing the cleanup. We need to secure the palace first."

Elias stepped forward, his orb still glowing softly. "We should also send word to the neighboring kingdoms. They need to know that the threat is over and that we stand united."

Morgana approached, her staff now a beacon of hope. "And we must ensure the protection of the relic. Its power is both a blessing and a curse. We can't let it fall into the wrong hands again."

Isabella nodded. "Agreed. We'll find a way to safeguard it. But first, we need to address the people.