The warmth of celebration, the weight of shared memories, and the comfort of togetherness wrapped around them like a second skin.
But even golden nights must surrender to the dawn.
As laughter softened into smiles and festivals faded into quiet stories, the time to move on arrived.
Their journey wasn't over.
In the Golden Dragon Kingdom, there were no grand send-offs. No parades or parting festivals. After all, farewells were rarely something people celebrated.
The atmosphere turned quieter, more reflective. There were heartfelt conversations, shared meals, and long silences.
Moments when words fell short, but presence said enough.
Taufik and his family lingered for a few more days, tying up loose ends, sharing final glances with allies and friends, and preparing for what lay ahead.
And then, when the time came, they left.
Their final destination: the Ice Continent.
A land of snow and silence.
The birthplace of Anugerah.
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