The Magical Backlash
The aftermath of the betrayal had left its mark on us, but the true challenge was yet to come. With the Circle’s plans in motion and the traitor out of the way, we were more determined than ever. However, the toll of our relentless preparations and battles was beginning to take its toll on me, and I was about to face a new and unforeseen challenge: magical exhaustion.
It began subtly, like a whisper in the back of my mind. I’d been pushing my limits, using the Heartstone, the Timekeeper’s Hourglass, and the Shadow Crystal to their fullest extents, driven by the urgency of our situation. Every spell cast, every magical artifact used, seemed to leave a lingering fatigue that I couldn’t quite shake. But it wasn’t just physical exhaustion; it was a deep, pervasive drain that seemed to seep into my very essence.