Elden began to run out of breath as the current of the water pushed him closer to death."I have to... get out of here..." he thought in panic.Then, something strange happened. The mark on his arm started glowing faintly underwater, and suddenly, his body felt lighter. His muscles reacted faster, and it was as if his instincts were guiding him on how to fight the current.With his newfound strength, Elden kicked hard and swam toward the riverbank. It took a few seconds, but he finally reached the edge, dragging himself onto the rocks, gasping for air.In the distance, he could still hear the muffled voices of the knights. They seemed to be struggling to find a way across the gorge."I made it..." Elden exhaled, relief washing over him despite his exhaustion.But he couldn't stay there for long. He had to keep moving.Hours later, Elden continued walking along the riverbank, trying to put as much distance as possible between himself and his pursuers. The forest grew denser, with sunli

Elden was still sitting, breathing heavily. The dream felt so real, as if he had truly stood before the massive black dragon speaking to him. Its words echoed in his mind, "You have awakened, my heir."Kaelar watched him with a calm expression, as if he had expected this to happen. Elden swallowed hard, trying to steady himself before asking, "What does all of this mean? Why did I dream about that dragon?"Kaelar sighed. "That was no mere dream, Elden. It was a call from your bloodline. The dragon within you is beginning to recognize your presence, and it is trying to speak with you."Elden frowned. "So... there's a dragon inside me?"Kaelar nodded. "Dragon blood is not just about power, it is a legacy of the soul. Every heir of dragon blood will experience a moment like this, where their ancestral dragon reaches out to them in a dream to test their readiness."Elden stared at his own hands, trying to comprehend what was happening to him. It felt as if he was walking a dark path with n

The dawn slowly broke, banishing the remnants of the night’s darkness. Elden opened his eyes, feeling slightly refreshed after a few hours of sleep. However, his mind was still filled with worry.Nearby, Kaelar was already preparing their gear. As usual, the man looked vigilant, checking his sword and bag before finally glancing at Elden.“We need to move now,” Kaelar said curtly. “Merida mentioned someone who could help you control your power. We have to find them before the kingdom finds us first.”Elden nodded and got up. The pain in his shoulder from a sword slash still lingered, but he tried to ignore it.“Do you know where this person is?” Elden asked.Kaelar sighed. “I have a lead. They are part of the dragon guardians, a clan that disappeared long ago. If they’re still alive, they’re most likely hiding in the ruins of an ancient temple to the north, at the foot of Mount Veldrath.”Elden hesitated. “Mount Veldrath? Isn’t that place considered cursed?”Kaelar smirked slightly. “

The first light of dawn enveloped the ancient temple as Elden, Kaelar, and Vaelis prepared to leave their hideout. Malagar might still be hunting them, and they knew that every wasted second would only narrow their chances of survival.Kaelar tightened the straps of his backpack and sighed. "Are we really heading to Ardent Fortress? I don’t even know if that place still exists or if it’s just a legend."Vaelis looked at him calmly. "The fortress is real. It’s just that few know where it is. It was once the last refuge of the dragon-blooded heirs before they were destroyed by the kingdom."Elden fastened his sword belt. "Then we must find it before Malagar finds us first."Vaelis nodded. "Ardent Fortress is located in the Durnheim Mountains, about a three-day journey from here. But the path won't be easy. We’ll have to cross dense forests, poisonous swamps, and, most likely, a border guarded by the royal army."Kaelar let out a short laugh. "So, just an ordinary journey with the possib

The Ardent Fortress now stood as a witness to the awakening of Elden’s power. The light from the Dragon’s Heart had slowly dimmed, leaving behind a lingering magical aura in the air. Elden could still feel the warmth of dragon energy coursing through his body, yet he knew this was only the beginning of his journey.Kaelar rested his sword on his shoulder, breaking the silence. “So, we’re heading to Eldoria Peak?”Renard nodded. “That’s the only clue we have. If King Orthenos’s final secret truly lies there, we can’t afford to wait any longer.”Vaelis gazed at the towering ceiling of the fortress. “But Eldoria Peak isn’t easy to reach. It lies within Malagar’s domain.”Elden clenched his fists. The name Malagar sent a burning fury through his chest. That man had destroyed his village and hunted dragon blood. And now, Elden knew Malagar was after him too.Renard stepped toward the fortress exit. “We need to move fast. If Malagar knows we’re here, he may have already sent someone to stop