Chapter 46 – "The Path Guided by Light"

  They headed to the temple, where a priest was already waiting for them. Mirellis carefully examined the walls adorned with carvings and ancient frescoes. Everything here breathed silence and grandeur.

  The priest was an elderly man with kind eyes. He listened to them attentively and nodded.

  — I knew that sooner or later, someone would come asking this question. The Fracture cannot be stopped, but it can be bypassed—if you follow the right path.

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  He approached an old scroll, unrolled it, and pointed to a map.

  — Here, — he tapped his finger on the drawn mountains. — There is a hidden path. It runs along the gorge, leading to the very edge of the Fracture. You may even find a way to seal it. But be careful… the road does not forgive mistakes.

  — Is there anything that could help us on the way? — Leonel asked, crossing his arms.

  — Light always guides those who seek it, — the priest replied cryptically.

  While the others discussed the details, Ethan subtly glanced at the temple attendant who had brought them here. She was young, with bright eyes and a light smile. It seemed she was holding back laughter as she looked at him—after the cake incident, she clearly had an amusing impression of him.

  — Ahem… Do you always help travelers? — he asked, adjusting his collar.

  — Only those who fall into my hands, — the girl replied playfully.

  Ethan hesitated, while Stan, overhearing, barely suppressed a chuckle.

  — We need to move out, — Leonel said seriously.

  They left the temple, but Ethan caught himself thinking that, for some reason, he wanted to stay just a little longer…