The road to Lumina was as treacherous as it was breathtaking. What once had been a barren expanse of desolation was now teeming with life—verdant fields stretched endlessly, dotted with vibrant flowers swaying gently in the wind. Yet, the beauty was marred by remnants of the Abyss's lingering presence. Shadowy veins of corruption still ran through parts of the land, stark reminders that the battle was far from over.
Kael adjusted the strap of his pack, his eyes scanning the horizon. “It feels strange,” he muttered.
Elena, walking a step ahead, glanced over her shoulder. “What does?”
“This place. It’s like the land is trying to heal, but something’s holding it back.” He gestured toward a patch of withered trees, their twisted forms standing in sharp contrast to the lush greenery around t
