**Chapter 13: The Echoes of the Past**
With Malakar's defeat, the realms slowly began to recover. Yet, beneath the surface, Lina sensed unsettling whispers—remnants of an ancient power awakening. Her dreams were filled with visions of a forgotten era, where a great catastrophe had nearly destroyed the realm long before her time.
Thalos approached her one evening in the crystal library. "The shadows you faced are only part of a larger darkness. The realm's history holds secrets—secrets that could threaten us all if awakened. We must uncover the truth before it's too late."
Lina nodded, understanding that her journey wasn't just about fighting shadows but also about understanding the very origins of her world.