Chapter 104: The Return of Elijah Hawthorne

The morning after the celebration, the town of Silverwood Falls was slowly returning to its normal rhythm. The euphoria of victory was still palpable, but a cautious awareness had settled over the townspeople. They knew that the peace they had fought for was fragile and needed constant vigilance to maintain.

As I walked through the quiet streets, I found myself drawn to the edge of the forest where the mysterious figure had saved me during the final battle against Gabriel. My thoughts lingered on the enigmatic presence that had intervened at the critical moment, giving me the chance to turn the tide in our favor.

Nathanial found me standing at the forest's edge, lost in thought. "Emily," he called softly, "we need to talk."

I turned to face him, noticing the serious expression on his face. "What is it, Nathanial?"

"There's someone you need to meet," he said, gesturing toward the forest. "He's been waiting for the right moment to reveal himself."

Curiosity piqued, I followed Nathanial