Chapter 50: United Against the Darkness
The morning sun illuminated New Haven as George, Raven, and the rest of the core team gathered by the town center. The tension from Elara's visit the previous night lingered in George's mind, a haunting reminder of the danger pressing in on them. The community had survived another night, but he knew the enemy was growing more audacious, testing their defenses.
Around them, townspeople were already busy, setting up barriers, reinforcing walls, and laying out supplies. The recent attacks had shown them how vital every layer of protection was. New Haven was no longer just a sanctuary; it was a fortress, and George intended to ensure its resilience against any threat that dared to breach it.
The team gathered around a large, makeshift map of New Haven, spread across a wooden table. Akari traced her finger along the boundaries, marking key points where they could enhance magical defenses. The others listened intently as she outlined her plan.