Chapter 71 The Gathering Storm

• With the Kingdom of Earth now allied with them, Meher, Ayaan, and their companions could breathe a momentary sigh of relief. The journey to unite the realms was far from over, but this victory felt like a turning point. The Kingdom of Earth’s participation gave their cause a new weight, a new hope. King Suraj, once so resistant, had witnessed firsthand the Heartstone’s power to bridge even the most ancient and unyielding forces.
• But there was no time to rest. The war drums of the darkness that threatened the kingdoms had grown louder, and every day spent in preparation was another day the enemy used to strengthen its grip. The alliances were in place, but the true battle was yet to come.
• Meher stood on the balcony of their temporary camp, overlooking the sprawling landscape. The air here in the Kingdom of Earth was thick with the scent of the mountains, the wind carrying a bite of chill that reminded her of the fierce and unyielding nature of the land. She watched as the evening sun cast long shadows across the rugged terrain, feeling a strange comfort in the presence of such ancient strength.