The plains stretched before them, endless and silent, under a sky that seemed unnaturally dark. The towering structure in the distance stood like a solitary sentinel, its glowing spire piercing through the oppressive gloom. The bond between Kael and Elena pulsed steadily, resonating with the light from the crystal, urging them onward.
“I don’t like this silence,” Kael muttered, gripping his sword tightly as they trudged through the barren expanse. “Feels like the calm before the storm.”
Elena nodded, her eyes scanning the horizon. “Stay alert. If those corrupted creatures were just the beginning, we’ll need to be ready for whatever’s next.”
Their steps echoed faintly, the crunch of brittle grass and dirt underfoot the only sound. The journey was grueling, the air heavy with an oppressiv
