"I can't believe how much has changed," Zara murmured, examining her hands where traces of the Crystal's energy still shimmered beneath her skin.
Lukas nodded, his eyes distant. "It's not just our abilities that have evolved. Our entire understanding of our mission has shifted."
I couldn't help but agree. The visions we had seen in the Heart of the Forest had shaken me to my core. The idea that we weren't meant to destroy the Blight, but to restore balance... it changed everything.
As we walked, I found myself lost in thought, trying to piece together this new puzzle. How could we possibly bring harmony to a force that seemed bent on destruction?
Suddenly, the foxlin's ears perked up. It chirped excitedly, bounding ahead of us down the path.
"What's got it so worked up?" Zara wondered
