Chapter 158. The Lost Search

CAIVAN

Without hesitation, Captain Alistair raised his sword, blocking our path. “Stay back!” he commanded, his voice laced with authority. “That is not Saelyna. It’s a trick of the forest, a lure to ensnare us.”

The specter let out a mournful wail, its façade crumbling to reveal a grotesque and menacing entity. It lunged toward us, its claws slashing through the air. We fought back, our hearts filled with determination and the desperate hope to survive.

A fierce battle ensued, our group using every ounce of skill and strength to ward off the dark creature. Captain Alistair’s sword sliced through the air with precision, while Quain and Gylen fought valiantly at his side. But the entity proved formidable, its powers fueled by the twisted magic of the forbidden forest.

Just as it seemed we were on the brink of defeat, a surge of energy surged through me. A newfound resolve ignited within, and I channeled that power into a decisive strike. With a burst of light,