Chapter 215: A City in Shadows

Amelia and her companions found themselves ushered into the heart of the resistance's hidden city. The cavern buzzed with activity, a stark contrast to the desolate streets above. Men and women, their faces etched with hardship but their eyes blazing with defiance, moved with a quiet purpose. Children, some no older than ten, darted between the adults, their laughter a defiant melody against the oppressive symphony of The Shepherd's rule. Isabelle led them to a secluded corner, the flickering torches casting dancing shadows on the rough-hewn walls. A sense of camaraderie filled the air, a stark contrast to the loneliness that had gnawed at Amelia for weeks. "This is where the whispers gather," Isabelle explained, gesturing around the cavern. "We have scouts, analysts, strategists – everyone has a role to play in undermining The Shepherd's grip on the city." Vincent, his eyes scanning the room with a practiced eye, asked, "What's your plan? How do you fight a force like The Shepherd