Feuerwehr

Previously

…Connor looked down at his hands, still tingling with residual energy. He looked at Flicker, who nudged his hand again, his tail giving a tentative thump against the ground. A wave of exhaustion washed over Connor, but beneath it, a deep sense of relief and quiet triumph settled in his chest. He had faced the Blight, and he had prevailed. He had protected his campsite, and he had helped to save this ancient, magical forest. The whispers were gone, replaced by the soft rustling of leaves and the distant chirping of a bird, a sound of nature reclaiming its voice. The ritual was complete.