The sky above them was a cloudless expanse of pale blue, yet an oppressive weight hung in the air. The journey had been long, the path growing more treacherous with each passing mile. The land around them seemed to pulse with an unseen energy, a lingering shadow that hung over the group. Despite the bright sun, the trees had grown sparse, and the earth beneath their boots was dry, cracked, and barren. It was a place untouched by life and filled only with echoes of something ancient and dangerous.“Elena, how are you holding up?” Lucas asked as they made their way along the narrow, winding path. He kept his voice soft, his concern for her growing with each step. Her face, usually full of determination, was now marked by an unease she couldn’t hide.“I don’t know,” Elena admitted, her voice shaky. “It feels... wrong, Lucas. The air here... it’s different. Like it’s pressing in on me.”“I know,” he said, his tone low, barely above a whisper. “It’s the Core. It’s pulling us closer, just l
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