Chapter 57 - Sisterhood Against Sisterhood

When the Moonveiled Claws sisters reached the edge of Valtheon, the dry landscape was softly illuminated by the first rays of dawn. Even though the ground was covered in the remains of past wars, their attention was still fixed on the approaching stronghold. With her heart pounding with eagerness, Aryana led the group, and Lycoria rode next to her, directing them with her sharp intuition. "Now isn't the best time," Aryana said as they got off their horses, her gaze sweeping the horizon. They were vulnerable because of the early dawn light. "We need to move quickly before we’re seen” The sisters agreed and nodded. Elevating her palm, the oldest, Lycoria, chanted a subtle, glistening magic that would enable them to move through the space undetected. The party advanced with their senses sharpened and magic encircling them like a shield. As they advanced more into Valtheon's domain, they discovered a path manned by witches. The sisters looked at one other, understanding that these