Elara and Lilith continued their journey, their determination growing stronger with each step. The encounter with Selene's guards had only served to fuel their resolve, and they were now more determined than ever to find the Blackthorn heir and put an end to her evil plans.

As they walked, Elara couldn't help but think about the power she had unleashed. She had always known that she was different, but until now, she had never fully understood the extent of her abilities. The feeling of the lightning coursing through her body had been both terrifying and exhilarating, and she knew that she would have to learn to control her powers if she was going to stand a chance against Selene.

Lilith, on the other hand, seemed unfazed by Elara's newfound abilities. She had always known that Elara was special, and she was proud of her friend for finally realizing her true potential. She also knew that they would need all the help they could get if they were going to succeed, and she was determined to do everything in her power to support Elara.

After several hours of walking, they finally reached their destination. The town was small and quiet, with a few shops and houses scattered along the main street. Elara and Lilith walked around for a while, trying to get a feel for the place. They soon realized that something wasn't right. The townspeople seemed nervous and on edge, and there was a sense of foreboding in the air.

As they were walking down a narrow alley, they heard a strange noise coming from one of the buildings. Elara stopped and listened, trying to identify the source of the sound. It sounded like someone was crying, and she felt a pang of sympathy in her heart.

She and Lilith approached the building and pushed open the door. Inside, they found a young girl huddled in a corner, her face streaked with tears. She looked up at them, her eyes wide with fear.

'Who are you?' she asked, her voice trembling.

Elara and Lilith introduced themselves and explained that they were looking for Selene. The girl's eyes widened even further, and she shook her head vigorously.

'You don't want to find her,' she said. 'She's evil. She'll hurt you.'

Elara and Lilith exchanged a glance. They could tell that the girl was telling the truth, and they knew that they had to be careful.

'What do you know about Selene?' Elara asked, kneeling down beside the girl.

The girl took a deep breath and began to tell them her story. She said that Selene was the daughter of a wealthy businessman, and that she had been raised in a life of privilege. But as she grew older, she became more and more obsessed with power and control. She started to use her father's money and influence to get what she wanted, and she didn't care who she hurt in the process.

The girl said that Selene had been involved in all kinds of illegal activities, including human trafficking and drug trafficking. She had also been known to use black magic to get her way, and she had a reputation for being ruthless and cruel.

Elara and Lilith listened in horror as the girl told her story. They had known that Selene was dangerous, but they had never imagined that she was capable of such atrocities.

'Where is Selene now?' Elara asked, when the girl had finished speaking.

The girl shook her head. 'I don't know,' she said. 'But I've heard rumors that she's planning something big. Something that will change the world forever.'

Elara and Lilith looked at each other, their expressions grave. They knew that they had to find Selene before it was too late, but they also knew that it wouldn't be easy.

They thanked the girl for her help and left the building. As they walked back out into the street, they saw a group of men standing in front of a large building. The men were dressed in suits and ties, and they looked like they were waiting for something.

Elara and Lilith approached the men, and one of them stepped forward to greet them.

'Can I help you?' he asked, his voice polite but firm.

Elara and Lilith introduced themselves and explained that they were looking for Selene. The man's expression changed, and he looked at them warily.

'What do you want with her?' he asked.

Elara and Lilith explained that they were trying to stop her from carrying out her evil plans. The man looked at them for a moment, then nodded.

'Follow me,' he said, turning and walking towards the building.

Elara and Lilith followed the man into the building. Inside, they found themselves in a large, elegant foyer. The man led them up a flight of stairs and into a large office. Sitting behind a desk was a middle-aged man with graying hair and a stern expression.

'What is the meaning of this?' he asked, looking at Elara and Lilith with annoyance.

The man who had led them into the office stepped forward and explained the situation. The middle-aged man listened in silence, his expression growing more and more worried.

'Are you sure about this?' he asked, when the man had finished speaking.

The man nodded. 'I'm afraid so,' he said. 'We've received reports that Selene is planning something big, and we need to stop her before it's too late.'

The middle-aged man sighed and rubbed his temples. 'This is not good,' he said. 'Selene is a powerful and dangerous woman. We need to be very careful.'

He stood up and walked over to a bookshelf. He pulled out a large, leather-bound book and opened it. Inside, there were pages and pages of blueprints and diagrams.

'What is this?' Elara asked, looking at the book with curiosity.

The middle-aged man looked at her and smiled. 'This is the blueprint for Selene's latest project,' he said. 'We've been keeping an eye on her for a while, and we managed to get our hands on these plans.'

Elara and Lilith looked at each other, their eyes wide with excitement. They knew that this could be the key to stopping Selene once and for all.

The middle-aged man flipped through the pages of the book, pointing out various details and features. Elara and Lilith listened intently, trying to absorb as much information as possible.

After a few minutes, the middle-aged man closed the book and looked at them. 'Well, that's all I have,' he said. 'I hope it helps.'

Elara and Lilith thanked him for his help and left the office. As they walked back out into the street, they felt a sense of hope and determination. They now had the information they needed to stop Selene, and they were ready to face whatever lay ahead.

chapterSummary: Elara and Lilith reach their destination and sense something is amiss. They find a young girl who tells them about Selene's evil deeds and rumored plans. A group of men leads them to a middle-aged man who shows them the blueprint of Selene's latest project. Elara and Lilith are excited to have the key to stopping her.