The celebrations in Silverpine continued for days, filled with joy and renewed hope. The people had faced their greatest internal trial and emerged stronger, their belief in the bond and the world they had built now unshakable. Lila and Elias walked among them, appearing in their physical form to share in the happiness, their presence a constant reassurance that all was well.
But beneath the smiles and laughter, a quiet tension lingered. The vision they had received hung heavy in their shared consciousness, a warning that the true danger was not yet past—and worse, it was coming from within their own circle.
“Who is it?” Elias’s voice echoed in their mind as they stood alone on the balcony of the great hall, looking out over the valley. “We have tested everyone. We have shared our power
