Chapter 6
The Shadow's Lament
They confront the Shadow Spirit, a being consumed by vengeance for its betrayal and abandonment. Elara senses a strange familiarity with its pain, hinting at her own hidden connection.
The air in the Crystal Forest grew heavy, thick with an unspoken sorrow that clung to the shimmering leaves like dew. Princess Elara, her silver gown whispering against the crystalline ground, felt it settle over her like a shroud. Beside her, Seo’s hand tightened on the hilt of his sword, his gaze, usually so steady, flickered with a nervous energy. Flicker, perched on Elara’s shoulder, chirped a worried, low-pitched melody, its usual effervescence dimmed.
"It feels… sadder here," Elara murmured, her voice barely a breath. "Like the trees are weeping."
"They are," Seo replied, his voice a low rumble. "And soon, the source of their tears will reveal itself."
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