Chapter 119: Shimmers Of Promise

News of Louis and Amelia's victory against The Corruption spread like wildfire throughout Aethel. Celebrations erupted across the land, their faces plastered on murals and their names whispered with reverence. But amidst the joy, a somber reality settled in. The scars of the battle ran deep. Many Aethel warriors had fallen, their sacrifices echoing in the mournful cries of celestial birds. The landscape itself bore the marks of The Corruption's touch, vast stretches of land rendered desolate and barren. The healing process would be long and arduous. Louis and Amelia, though hailed as heroes, grappled with their own burdens. The amplified energy had taken its toll, leaving them physically and emotionally drained. Nightmares of the battle haunted their sleep, and the weight of the responsibility they carried pressed heavily on them. Lyra, their Aethel guide, emerged from a deep meditation, weakened but determined. They explained the aftermath of The Corruption's purge.