Marcus’s confession left us with a difficult decision. He had betrayed us, but he had done so out of fear for his family. The council debated long into the night, weighing justice against compassion.
In the end, we decided to exile Marcus and his family. It was a harsh punishment, but we couldn’t risk keeping a traitor in our midst. We gave them supplies and safe passage to a distant territory, ensuring they would have a chance to rebuild their lives.
As they left, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of sorrow. The battle against the dark forces had cost us much, and this betrayal was yet another wound to heal.
With the traitor dealt with, we refocused our efforts on rebuilding and strengthening our alliances. The threat of the dark forces still loomed, and we couldn’t afford any more divis
