All Chapters of The Last Golden Eagle : Chapter 81
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Chapter 81 – The Last Stand and the Legacy
Alex sighed as he placed the ball down. "I will not leave you, brother. I will fight with you to the end. When the time comes, I will make sure I return as the best friend of the next Eagle Lord, or perhaps his brother."Fortune sighed. "She will be here soon. I need to write all that happened and place it inside that red ball. That way, when the next Eagle Lord comes, he will see all my mistakes and know how to avoid my pitfalls. He will also get directions to where we hid the treasures."The scene shifted violently. King Fortune stood in the air, his golden wings spread wide and shimmering with celestial light. Alex stood a distance away from him, though he did not look as glorious as the King. A voice echoed from the distance, cold and mocking."Give up, my dear. You have lost everything. If only you had agreed to marry me, then all of this would not have happened. You had to choose the Cloud Princess over me! Foolish you! And you have a foolish clan, too!"Laurel finally appeared,
Chapter 82 – Probing the Mystery
Darian had only known the parts he had seen the last time he was granted one of those visions. He knew that Laurel, who turned out to be Her Holiness, was an old friend of King Fortune, and she had used that advantage to get closer to him and the palace. How things escalated into a full-blown war, and how Laurel had obtained her powers, was still a mystery. He would find that out the moment he could read the scroll.He heard footsteps behind him. It was Noel. "Darian, you had me scared. How are you?"Darian turned to his friend slowly and sighed. "We have a lot to talk about, Noel. I feel... hurt.""Should Helena examine you?" Noel asked.Darian shook his head from side to side. "No," he said. "It is my heart that hurts, not my body, my dear friend. The things I saw should not be seen." He paused and took a good look at Helena and Noel. "Are you guys alright? I hope you were not hurt by all the thunder?"Helena exhaled. "We were terrified. But we are not hurt. We thought you would be.
Chapter 83 – A Promise of Power
Charles waited briefly. At that moment, the only thing he could hear was the sound of crickets chirping outside. Darian moved to sit opposite him, slowly but decisively. “It means nothing to explain my abilities to you. Whatever happened to me besides my success does not need to be explained to you, either.”Charles exhaled deeply after he sighed. “Darian, my partner. You seem to have forgotten something. I allied with you so that when you find out the power behind that artifact, you can share it with me. I would not like someone to go back on his agreement. As an ally, I can be most cooperative. But believe me, you will not want to have me as an enemy.”Darian leaned forward. “Are you trying to make a threat?”Charles leaned forward too. “Why don’t you find out and see?”Darian sighed. “I was just about to try to understand and open the things I retrieved from that place. Give me a few days, and I will share that information with you.”Charles clicked his fingers and said, “Not a bad
Chapter 84 – The Hidden Sanctuary
The Rebel Master was wearing black as always, his mask still steadfast around his face. He tapped his fingers on the table and said, “This is my time.”Heali chipped in, “I believe I anticipate your thoughts. What shall it be, Rebel Master? Should we compel the army back to you? Or should we find a way to fix Darian first, now that he is isolated?”The Rebel Master rose to his feet slowly and regally. For the first time since he was pushed into a corner, he had that noble appearance about him again.The Rebel Master chuckled, “You know, I like you very much, Heali. We can always find ways to compel those who we wish to bow to us—find a way to break through and find loopholes. We will do that. But we must also nip this crisis in the bud. We must find and kill Darian.”***Darian and Noel had hit the road in disguise, but it did not take long for them to realize that they were being followed. They had thought about it and planned ahead. They swiftly entered a restaurant, changed their c
Chapter 85 – Shadows of the Past
Helena entered the rebel camp in her old woman disguise. She arrived carrying a skin bag full of herbs. She had already been to Darian’s house, but he was not there. Next, she had gone to the restaurant, but Noel was nowhere to be found, and Darian was not there either. Noel had put someone else in charge of the restaurant.So, Helena had taken the last obvious option: to check the rebel grounds. As she entered, some soldiers greeted her as they passed. Others ignored her. Helena headed to where Jerry would be, and when she got there, she asked, “How have you been?”Jerry replied even as he gazed at the map before him. “I am well, healer.”“I have brought the supplies for the treatment of fever among the guards. Winter will be approaching soon, and when it does, the herbs will be hard to find. We need to prepare in advance.”Jerry nodded his head as he looked up at her. “I thank you.”“Is the new leader around? I would like to ask him concerning some arrangements,” Helena asked.“Dari
Chapter 86 – The Ghost of Sovereignty
“Laurel’s uncle, who was then the leader of the Ice Clan, was there to adequately humiliate her with ropes and whips. My hand was too short to save her, and after that, Laurel vanished from our sight.I wedded Sophia with great style, and for a while, everything seemed right. Sometimes, I thought about Laurel and how foolish she had been. We were at peace until one day our sacred hall was broken into. When I arrived, our Thunder Gem and Staff were missing. As the Eagle Lord, I am the only Eagle who possesses the power of thunder. The other Eagles are powerful in their own right, but they cannot command the lightning. The Thunder Staff was created by my ancestors to store surplus energy in case the Eagle Lord required extra strength. The Gem served the same purpose.This theft deeply worried me. Why would someone steal thunder artifacts when I was the only one capable of drawing power from them? There had to be someone else who knew the secrets of their use. I increased security and la
Chapter 87 – Shadows and Secrets
A thought clicked in Darian’s mind. He remembered that there was a staff Her Holiness held wherever she went. Darian wondered if that was the Rod of Thunder she had stolen thousands of years ago. He rose to his feet and paced around the cave. He tried to recollect the form of the rod, and right now, he wished he had a picture or a painting he could check. He thought that perhaps he could return to the library later to see if there was anything relating to its design.He gazed at the other scroll on the floor—the one his father had given him. This scroll was the one Noel had opened in the past, and it had sucked Noel into its pocket dimension. Darian had been forced to enter the scroll to save his friend, but apart from that, Darian had never taken a close look at it. He knew words were written within it, but he had never taken the time to read them. Right now, he prepared to open and read it, though he hoped it would not suck him in as it had before. The last thing he needed was to di
Chapter 88 – The Mirage of Authority
One of the masked men lowered the face covering of his black cloak and unveiled his face—it was Charles. “My good friend, what are you doing on this road?”The Rebel Master lowered his sword slightly, but his guard was still up. “Charles, how dare you do this to me?”Charles shrugged. “You do not own this road.”“Neither do you. You had better let me pass now!” the Rebel Master uttered in an authoritative tone. He even raised his voice for more effect.Charles showed tense mockery and even rubbed his hands on his chest from top to bottom as he said, “Careful. You might hurt yourself with so much shouting. You have lost a lot in your life. You lost your army, you lost prestige, you lost your usefulness, and your power. Do not be foolish enough to lose your health now. That’s all you have apart from these few noble fools who still follow you. If you fall ill now, they might just see the light and move over to Darian’s side. He is far more productive.”Charles wished he could see the Reb
Chapter 89 – The Blood of the Brother
The lamp was glowing brightly even as it burned. Darian wondered if it caused any pain. He cleared his throat. “Noel, can I talk to you for a moment?”Noel responded, “Sure. Helena, please excuse me for a moment.” Helena nodded in agreement as Noel and Darian walked a short distance away.“So, what exciting secret do you want to share with me that you couldn't wait for Helena to leave us?” Noel asked, excitement coloring his voice.Darian asked pointedly, “Are you hurt in any way? Does your head hurt, or anything? Your body, perhaps?” Darian reached out a hand to touch Noel’s head.Noel took two steps back. “Stop acting like a mother. I am fine, Darian.”“Really?” Darian asked, his voice thick with concern.“Yes, I am. On the contrary, I should be asking you—you are acting weird. What’s up with you?” Noel asked.Darian folded his hands behind him and straightened his shoulders. “I think I need to ask the Old Eagle a question. Have fun with Helena. I will be back.” Darian turned away t
Chapter 90 – The Silent Burden
Darian felt a lump in his throat as his face turned pale.Noel’s eyes widened slightly with concern. “Are you alright, Darian? You do not look so good.”Darian exhaled slowly. “I am fine.”“No, you do not look good. Is there something bothering you? Something you need to tell me?” Noel asked again.Darian considered Noel’s words. Should I tell him or not? Darian thought. If I do tell him, he might get scared and… what if I cannot handle the consequences? Darian shrugged inwardly. He finally spoke, “Noel, I think it is the things I saw in the scroll. I have a headache trying to sort out some of the information.”Darian stopped walking up the stairs and turned to his friend, who was a step behind him. “In the scroll, I saw maps leading to secret tunnels where the Eagle Clan hid their treasures before they were defeated. I need someone I trust to help me retrieve them. Noel—you are that person.”Noel smirked playfully. He flexed his shoulders and said with a tone that was both teasing an