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The three of them set off, heading toward the location Adika had mentioned. After some time, they arrived at the edge of a ruined forest, where the landscape shifted drastically. Towering trees, once majestic, now stood broken and decayed, their bark charred as if scorched by an ancient battle. In the distance, a palace loomed—an enormous structure of marble and gold, though parts of it had crumbled with age, leaving gaping holes in the walls and roof. Despite its ruin, the palace still exuded an air of divinity and power.
As they approached, the atmosphere thickened, the air growing heavier with each step. The once-vibrant forest had long been consumed by darkness, yet the palace still pulsed with faint energy, remnants of the god who once ruled over this land.
Alex tightened his grip on his weapon, his eyes scanning the surroundings. "We're close," he muttered. "The energy here is... intense."
