**Chapter 36: The Ritual of Reconciliation**
Lyra guided Lina and her friends through the Ritual of Reconciliation. They had to confront their own regrets and fears, offering forgiveness to themselves and each other.
During this process, Pip faced a haunting vision of losing his friends to despair. Solara remembered a time when her flames nearly went out, nearly leaving her powerless. Thalos saw a mistake he had made long ago that still haunted him.
As each accepted and forgave themselves, the shadows in the forest began to dissolve, revealing the true history of the realm—stories of sacrifice, hope, and resilience.
The realm's collective pain transformed into strength, and the Whispering Forest glowed brighter than ever.