The crowd erupted into cheers, a mix of relief and newfound hope. As the cheers rang out, Evelyn felt a rush of warmth and camaraderie enveloping her. The dragon landed gracefully beside her, its presence a reminder of the strength that had supported their journey.
Kael approached her, his expression filled with admiration. "You did it, Evelyn. You broke the artifact's hold and united everyone. I never doubted you for a second."
Evelyn smiled, though she still felt the weight of what had transpired. "It wasn't just me. It was all of us our willingness to listen and understand one another that made this possible."
As Alaric remained pinned beneath the combined strength of several citizens, he glared at them with fury. "You think this is over? You have no idea what forces are at play! You've only scratched the surface of the true power that exists in this kingdom!"
