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CHAPTER 74

Author: Zeee Jibrin
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-03 18:41:15

The air was heavy with a sense of foreboding as the group gathered at the edge of the forest, their eyes fixed on the jagged peaks of the mountains ahead. The temple they sought lay hidden in the heart of those unyielding cliffs, a place shrouded in mystery and darkness.

Lucas addressed the group, his voice firm but edged with tension. “This isn’t just about us anymore. If what we face truly threatens the balance of the world, we need all the help we can get. Marcus, I want you to send word to the allied factions. Tell them we need reinforcements.”

Marcus nodded. “I’ll reach out to the networks we established during the war. But it won’t be easy to convince everyone. Many still harbor mistrust after Victor’s betrayal.”

“That’s why we need to act quickly,” Seraphina interjected, her calm demeanor a stark contrast to the uncertainty swirling around them. “The longer we wait, the more power this entity may gain.”

Elena stood apart from the group, her arms crossed as she stared into the d
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