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Chapter 54 - Ch 54: The Chosen Ones - Part 1

The city of Callex opened up before them like a relic from a forgotten age. 

Spires carved from ivory stone stretched high into the lavender sky, and narrow bridges ran between suspended platforms. 

Glowing sigils danced lazily in the air, guiding pedestrians, while whispers of ancient aether pulsed through the veins of the structures.

Malrik strolled ahead, relaxed and familiar with every turn. Nova and Anna kept close behind, silent but alert. 

When they reached the outer wall of the inner district, a guard in silver-blue armor stepped forward, frowning the moment he spotted Malrik.

"Again? Malrik, how many times do we have to tell you not to bring more strays in here? The city's overcapacity. We can barely stretch rations as it is."

The guard snapped, voice sharp and annoyed. 

Malrik just chuckled, unfazed. 

"Come now, Devrin. They were about to be worm food. I couldn't just leave them. You know the Queen's teachings—we don't turn our backs on the desperate."

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