71. The Rescue

The next few days were days of intense preparation and training for Shandra, Julian and Sam.

Under the guidance of Marcus and other members of the Shadow, they thoroughly studied the available information about the fortress in the Tenebris Mountains and planned strategies to face the possible traps and defenses there.

Tension was ever-present, but the determination to rescue Eluna and thwart the plans of the fallen angels kept them focused.

Shandra delved into the records and maps provided by Shadow, studying every detail of the Tenebris Mountains. She discovered that the region was vast and filled with canyons, ravines and narrow passages, making navigation difficult. In addition, there were reports of dark and dangerous creatures inhabiting the area, making the journey even more challenging.

While studying the geography of the place, Sam approached her and whispered in her ear:

"Hey."

Still focused on the maps in front of her, she murmured:

"Yeah?"

"I need to talk to you."

"Now?"

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