Chapter 401: Stormclouds on the Horizon"

The horizon bled crimson as the twilight deepened. The winds were sharp, carrying with them the scent of rain and something darker—an omen of what was to come. Elara stood on the hill, watching as the last of the scouts disappeared into the vast landscape. She felt the weight of the world pressing down on her, heavier now with the knowledge that the Eclipse Heart was more than a mere relic. It was the linchpin to a cataclysm that had been waiting centuries to unfold.

As the camp bustled behind her, preparing for the next leg of their journey, Morgana approached. Her expression was unreadable, the soft lines of her face now hardened with resolve. "Elara," she said quietly, her voice cutting through the cool evening air, "there's something I didn't share with the others. Something you need to know."

Elara turned, her eyes narrowing slightly. "What is it?"