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Chapter 24: The Awakening of the Ancients

The sanctuary had never been quieter. After the battle with the Shadow, a tense calm settled over the walls. Soldiers and creatures alike moved with caution, repairing and rebuilding what had been damaged, but the air carried an unmistakable tension. Every shadow seemed heavier, every whisper louder, as if the world itself was holding its breath.

Ethan stood on the balcony overlooking the mountains, silver eyes tracing the horizon. The moon had set, l
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