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Chapter 31 ; The Ritual’s Reach
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The silence was deafening. Logan and Ryan rushed to Mia’s side, their breaths ragged.“Mia?” Ryan asked softly, shaking her shoulder.Her eyes fluttered open, the crimson glow gone. She looked up at them, confusion and exhaustion in her gaze. “What… what happened?”Anna dropped the book, tears streaming down her face. “You’re back. You’re really back.”Mia’s expression crumpled, and she pulled Anna into a tight embrace. “I’m sorry,” she whispered. “I didn’t mean to…”“It wasn’t your fault,” Logan said firmly. “What matters is that you’re here now.”As they helped Mia to her feet, Anna picked up the book, its glow now faint. “We’re not done yet,” she said, her voice steady. “We still have to return the anchors.”The group exchanged determined glances. The path ahead was uncertain, but they knew one thing for sure: they would face it together.The AnchorsThe underworld seemed to ripple with unease as the group trudged forward, their steps heavy but resolute. The air was colder now, an
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One by one, they returned to the temple, their faces pale but determined. The guardian nodded, its spectral form flickering. “You have faced your past and emerged stronger. The fourth anchor is yours.” Anna stepped forward, placing the glowing artifact into the guardian’s hands. The temple trembled as the anchor merged with the structure, its energy flowing into the book. “We’re getting closer,” Logan said, his voice steady. “But it’s not over yet,” Anna replied. --- The Fifth Anchor: The Beast Awaits As they exited the temple, the ground shook violently. A deafening roar echoed through the air, and a massive beast emerged from the shadows. Its eyes burned like molten lava, and its jagged teeth dripped with black ichor. “It’s not going to let us reach the next temple,” Logan said, drawing his blade. Ryan cursed under his breath. “Guess we’re doing this the hard way.” The beast charged, and the battle began. The ground cracked under the beast’s weight as it roared, shaking th
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