Chapter 175. Journey to the Spirit Realm

Celeste’s POV

I watched as Luneth cleared her throat, drawing everyone’s attention. “So… we’ve lost,” she began, her voice trembling just enough to show she felt the weight of those words. “I know it seems bleak, but we have to stand back up and keep fighting. No matter what they throw at us, we won’t back down!” She paused, took a deep breath, then raised her voice even higher: “But for now… I need to ask all of you for something the Emberfang pack desperately needs… a Guardian spirit!”

A confused silence fell over the circle. We all stared at her, our expressions practically screaming, What are you talking about?

“Umm… Oracle lady,” Velvet piped up, her tone half-exasperated, half-hungry, “actually, what we need most right now is food—like, premium meat!” She glared at Luneth. Before she could elaborate, Renlo reached over and lightly knocked Velvet on the forehead with his fist.

Saphira was next to address Luneth. She folded her arms and said firmly