[A/N: This is the bonus chapter for reaching a 100 Golden Tickets!! Enjoy!]
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Chapter 178: Purifying the Roots
The Weeping Hollow was a secluded, forgotten section of the Elven canopy.
Centuries ago, it had served as a grand meditation garden, but the World Tree's massive roots had overgrown the crystal pathways, creating a dark, secluded cavern. It sat directly above the gates that fed the Stoneheart City.
It was the perfect place to hide.
Lyra knelt beside a fast-moving stream of crystal-clear water. She had laid out her alchemical tools on a flat, mossy stone.
She was currently occupying the body of Sylthara, but her elegant green robes were stained with dark soot, and her golden hair was a mess.
Sitting cross-legged across from her was Estella.
Estella was wearing her excessively bright, flowing white High Oracle gown. She looked completely out of place in the dark, damp hollow.
