Chapter 126 Whispers on the Wind

Three lunar cycles. The weight of that timeframe pressed heavily on Elara's shoulders as they emerged from the Repository, the vibrant marketplace a stark contrast to the quiet contemplation they had left behind. Weeks of intense training and immersion in ancient lore had equipped them with knowledge, but more importantly, with a renewed sense of purpose. Jax, his usual easy grin replaced by a focused determination, adjusted the straps of his backpack laden with salvaged technology and cryptic scrolls. Kai, her eyes gleaming with a newfound confidence, ran a hand over her holstered blaster, its reassuring weight a tangible reminder of the fight ahead. Elara exchanged a silent look with the Keeper, who stood stoic beside the obsidian structure. A flicker of unspoken understanding passed between them. The fight for a free Aethel was no longer just their own; it was a brewing storm, gathering allies from across the fractured network. "The Repository has provided you with the knowl