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Chapter fifty three

Author: Mark Howard
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Decades had morphed into centuries, and the whispers, once a terrifying force, were now whispered about in hushed tones, a cautionary tale from a bygone era. The Guardians, once a revered order, had transitioned into a community safeguard, their celestial fragments more a symbol than a necessity. Lyra, now an elder herself, gazed upon the bustling marketplace, her eyes tinged with a flicker of unease. The whispers were no longer a terrifying presence, but their absence felt unnaturally hollow.

A young woman named Elara, named in honor of the wise guardian who had fought alongside Kairos, approached Lyra with a hesitant smile. "Elder Lyra," she greeted, her voice laced with concern. "You seem troubled. Is something wrong?"

Lyra sighed, her gaze sweeping across the seemingly peaceful scene. "It's nothing specific, Elara," she murmured. "Just a nagging feeling. We haven't encountered a whisper in decades. Isn't that…strange?"

Elara, her brow furrowed in thought, nodded. "Perhaps. But may
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