Chapter 144: The Reunion.

The village was a hive of excitement. Chloe and Liam returned from their journey, the bringers of peace and prosperity to the village, courtesy of the magic infused in the treasure. Their friends and allies gathered to celebrate. It was a day of joy and reflection, a day of acknowledgment for them and those they had come to acknowledge as family. With the arrival of people from the surrounding villages, the sun shone brightly. There were old friends among them and new faces who had heard a word about Chloe and Liam's deeds. Laughter, music, and the delicious aroma of food filled the place. Chloe and Liam were both at the village square, their hearts uplifted with gratitude. They received each guest warmly and narrated stories of the adventures they had. It was a time to reconnect with people who had helped you all along. The first ones to come were Maya and Ethan, the wise scholars who had shared with them knowledge and wisdom. They have been helpful in the decoding of old scrolls a