They began the journey back to Caelwyn.
Thanks to the Khaori Birds, the trip would take five to six days—a long stretch of time, but none of them minded. The group was well-rested, and the birds had regained their strength. With the sun rising behind them, the four set off once again across the winding trails of Chronisca.
But as they traveled, a question kept resurfacing.
What happened to the Sealed Beast said to protect Caelwyn?
According to the Resistance members—those who remembered Dalaen's old stories—there was one. A guardian with red hair, a towering figure who wielded weapons with divine skill. Lysara was the one who recalled the tale most clearly, though even she admitted it sounded like something passed through generations with missing pieces. Still, the fact remained: Caelwyn wasn't just a magically rich place—it was meant to be sacred, guarded, hidden.
