Chapter 22: The Heart's Resistance
The air inside Morion's fortress was thick with an oppressive darkness, each breath feeling like a battle against suffocation. Elena, leading the charge, felt the Heart of Lumina pulsating intensely in her chest, responding to the malevolent energy surrounding them. Behind her, the alliance moved with a silent determination, their faces set in grim resolve. They had breached the outer defenses with surprising ease, but everyone knew the real challenge lay ahead. Morion's inner sanctum, the seat of his dark power, was just beyond the next set of imposing doors. Elena glanced at Adrian, who gave her a reassuring nod. His presence, solid and unwavering, gave her strength. "Stay close," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "We're almost there." With a collective push, the doors creaked
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