The mountains fell silent after the gunshots.For one brief moment, nobody moved.Nobody spoke.The note remained in Zevarion's hand.Its warning seemed heavier than the weapons pointed at them."If Elyra remembers, the vault must never be opened."The words echoed through everyone's minds.Especially Elyra's.Because suddenly, the mystery wasn't just connected to her.It revolved around her.Why?What had she forgotten?What could possibly be so dangerous?Another gunshot echoed through the mountains.Closer.Much closer.The sharp sound snapped everyone back to reality.Seraphina immediately stepped forward."We need to move."Damien nodded."Now."Nobody argued.Not even Victor.The group quickly left the stone archway behind and continued up the narrow mountain path.The climb became steeper.More difficult.Sharp cliffs rose around them.Ancient pines swayed in the cold wind.Mist curled across the rocks like ghostly fingers.The entire mountain felt alive.Watching them.Waiting
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