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CHAPTER 86

Author: Zeee Jibrin
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-03 18:48:53

The group standing in the silent aftermath of their battle. The Heart, now shattered, lies in pieces scattered across the floor. It no longer pulses with dark magic, but the weight of everything they’ve endured lingers heavily in the air. The victory feels almost unreal, and the silence that fills the room is thick, as if the very walls are mourning for everything lost.

Lucas stands next to Elena, his arm subtly around her, as they both take in the remains of the Heart. Their victory is undeniable, but so is the exhaustion that weighs them down. They’ve been through so much, sacrificed so much, and in this moment, they can only stand together and absorb what it all means.

Elena breathes deeply, her chest tight, and looks at the remnants of the powerful artifact. “It’s over,” she says quietly. Her voice is a mixture of relief and sadness.

Lucas glances at her, his eyes soft with understanding. “For now, but the scars remain. We’ve lost so much.” He’s not just speaking of the battle, bu
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