Chapter 144 The Hunter's Trap
- The Luminous Pearl cast a soft, steady glow in her palm, like a tiny lantern pushing back the dark.
- Yvonne didn't hesitate. Clutching the crystal, she followed the thread of light deeper into the forest.
- She lost track of time. Eventually the strange, restless wind that had been moaning through the trees fell silent, leaving only an oppressive, pitch‑black stillness.