In the kingdom of Vynoria, tension filled the air. Countless arrows whistled through the sky, accompanied by the echoes of incantations and the clash of steel.Elara Wynn relentlessly commanded her soldiers to stand against the dark elves’ onslaught. As queen, she too fought on the battlefield to protect both her people and her daughter, Avenya. She was certain the arrival of the dark elves was tied to both Avenya and Calen Storm.“Give it everything you have, do not fall back until this battle is over! They came bearing the banner of rebellion, so make sure you are not defeated by their assault!” Elara commanded.The dark elves fought with conjured shadows, clashing against Elara’s radiant energy. They struck with cunning, lethal tactics, believing Vynoria’s strength had waned after the natural disaster and Calen’s departure.“Your Majesty, perhaps you should send word to Prince Calen Storm at once. We need his power to withstand this attack!”One of Elara’s personal attendants, train

Elara Wynn watched Calen Storm’s every move and finally realized he seemed anxious.“Calen looks torn,” she thought. “He doesn’t know whether to help me or his mother. But her condition is more urgent, she needs his energy more than I do.”With her attendant’s help, Elara Wynn adjusted her seated posture.“Calen, don’t worry about me. Your mother’s condition is far more critical. Use your energy to save her. She needs you now,” Elara Wynn said, choosing to yield and urge Calen Storm to prioritize Elira Tharstanis.Hearing that, Calen Storm looked at her, uncertainty in his eyes.“But what about you, Queen Elara? Your condition is just as critical. You need an energy transfer too.”Elara Wynn shook her head. “I’ll manage. Don’t worry about me. I can hold out on my own energy. Give yours to your mother now, she needs you.”She smiled, t

Calen Storm had finished his hunt in the forest, accompanied by Larry. They rode back toward the palace of Vynoria, carrying the game they had brought down.But their pace slowed when they overheard villagers talking and calling Avenya’s name.“What that child did is extremely dangerous. Perhaps one day she’ll be able to destroy this entire kingdom with that hazardous power of hers.”“Indeed. Princess Avenya was born like a monster, hiding behind that small body and pretty face. I’m sure no one would want to get near her if they ever saw her true nature.”“Today our flower garden was destroyed and burned to ash. Will Queen Elara Wynn and King Calen Storm lock their daughter away? They should apologize for letting this happen, what Princess Avenya did frightened everyone. If the fire hadn’t been put out quickly, our houses might have burned too.”Those words stabbed Calen Storm. It was not the first time he’d heard the people point fingers at Avenya, and the barbs cut. He forced himsel

Meanwhile, a resurgence was underway in the Kingdom of Aerondale.“Are they all training at the base now?” King Theron asked as he sat upon his throne, turning to one of his personal guards.“Yes, Your Majesty. They’ve been training since morning, as you ordered,” the guard replied.“Good. I will go and see them now.”King Theron rose from his seat and walked toward the camp where his soldiers were drilling. For the past five years he had worked to rebuild his strength, recruiting new warriors from his lands to replenish Aerondale’s forces. He was determined to crush the Kingdom of Vynoria and avenge the defeat he had suffered.When King Theron reached the training ground, he was greeted by lines of soldiers practicing relentlessly, archery, swordplay, and even techniques of inner energy. Each man and woman moved with focus, performing drills assigned by their commanders.“At last, after

In the end, Larry also failed to find Calen’s sword. He admitted it to Calen with a sorrowful expression.“I am sorry, I couldn’t find your sword. It seems... your sword has truly disappeared.”Calen kept staring at Larry for a moment, then slowly nodded.“Yes, I have also searched every corner of this house, but I couldn’t find it anywhere either. Perhaps someone stumbled upon it and took it, yet I have no evidence of that.”But those words made Larry glance at him more deeply. Calen’s gaze toward him had changed, though the man did not voice it out loud.“You should rest. I will also sleep in Avenya’s room tonight, to keep her company.”After saying that, Calen entered Avenya’s room and lay down beside her. He gazed at his daughter’s face intently, with an expression filled with unspoken weight.“Not even a day here, and so many troubles already arise. Whatever happens, I pray I can still protect you from every danger, my daughter,” he whispered in his heart.That night, Calen tried