Chapter 47
Cole and Mirai were left pondering the revelation that the malevolent entity they faced was once a guardian of the wilderness. It was difficult for them to fathom how someone tasked with protecting the delicate balance of nature could fall so far from grace.
"We have to find a way to restore the balance," Cole said, breaking the heavy silence that hung in the air. "The wilderness is suffering because of what that entity has done."
Mirai nodded in agreement, her mind racing with ideas. "But how do we do that? It's not going to be easy to undo the damage he caused."
Ashanti, with her innate wisdom, stepped forward to offer guidance. "There is a way, but it will require great sacrifice and a deep connection to the essence of the wilderness," she said. "The wilderness itself has the power to heal and restore its balance. You, Cole, as a being who has experienced both darkness and redemption, may be the key to tapping into that power."