Chapter 66 The Heart Of The Kingdom

• The journey to the central kingdoms was not a swift one. The realms were vast, and the path to the heart of the Kingdoms—especially the most powerful ones—was fraught with both natural obstacles and lingering distrust. As they traveled, Meher, Ayaan, and their pack encountered remnants of the past: forgotten settlements, abandoned villages, and signs of old battles that had scarred the land. But despite the challenges, they pressed on, determined to reach the leaders who held the key to the future.
• Their first stop was the Kingdom of Flames, a region known for its fierceness, its people hardened by fire and war. The city was built into the side of a great volcanic mountain, its towers and fortresses rising high above the surrounding plains, casting long shadows over the land below.
• As they approached the gates of the city, Meher could feel the heat in the air, the intensity of the fire that ran through the veins of this land. It wasn’t just the heat of the volcanoes; it was the fire of the people—a burning desire to protect, to fight, and to survive. But she could sense something else in the air too: fear. The flames had been stoked by years of distrust, and the embers of war still smoldered beneath the surface.