One stormy night, Elias sat with Kai, Aria, and Lyra around a small fire. The healer's expression grew serious as he revealed what he knew.
"There's more to your mission than just finding the relic," Elias said quietly. "The Shadow Lord's power is tied to an ancient curse, one that was cast long ago. If the relic is used to unleash the shadows, it could also awaken something darker… a force even beyond what we understand."
Kai's eyes widened. "What do you mean?"
Elias looked at him with grave intensity. "The relic isn't just a tool for control, it's part of a cycle. Whosoever seeks to wield it risks unleashing a chaos that could consume everything… including the very fabric of reality."
Lyra shivered at the revelation. "So, Kai's mission is even more dangerous than we thought?"
Kai clenched his fists. "I knew this wasn't just about the shadows. It's about stopping something even worse."
Mira, who had been quietly listening, spoke up. "Maybe that's why you're here, Kai. Maybe your purpose isn't just about the relic. Maybe you're meant to stop the curse from awakening again."
The weight of the truth settled heavily on their shoulders. The stakes were higher than they had imagined.