Chapter 61: The Ebon Seal The ridge was silent save for the low, throbbing hum that filled the air. The illumination on the horizon flickered like an unstable flame, sending distorted shadows across the camp. Raiden stood near the brink, his sword gleaming dimly in his hand. The shadowy thing with crimson eyes loomed in the distance, unmoving yet oppressive in its presence. “It’s not attacking,” Kaela murmured, her voice taut as her bow stayed pointed on the figure. “Why isn’t it attacking?” Draco’s deep growl rippled through their heads. “It doesn’t need to. Its presence alone is a message—and a threat.” Raiden’s grip on his sword tightened as the hum got louder. “This is no ordinary enemy,” he mumbled. “It’s a sign of what’s to come. The Sovereign’s strength is overflowing into our world.” The form slowly began to vanish, the crimson glow of its eyes the last thing to depart. The hum subsided, leaving a deafening silence in its wake. Kaela lowered her bow, her sharp

Chapter 63: Challenges of the Forbidden Lands The way into the Forbidden Lands was covered in mist, the air dense with an uncanny chill that seemed to dig into Raiden’s bones. Every step forward was like passing an invisible threshold, each movement weighed down by the suffocating energy of the Sovereign’s rising influence. Raiden led the group in silence, his sword’s faint golden glow casting an ethereal light on the terrain ahead. Behind him, Kaela went with her bow ready, her sharp eyes probing the shadows for any signs of activity. Myra followed, her expression rigid with anxiety, while Rurik brought up the rear, his enormous axe resting on his shoulder. “This place feels alive,” Kaela whispered, her words barely audible above the sound of crunching ground beneath their boots. “Every shadow feels like it’s watching.” “It’s more than that,” Myra remarked, her tone harsh. “The Sovereign’s power seeps into everything here. It twists the soil, distorting it into something un

Chapter 67:Giovanni betrays Morgana The air around the Shadowed Spire was thick with anxiety as Morgana strolled through the crumbling ruins, her dark cloak trailing behind her. Her eyes, sharp and filled with ambition, surveyed the enormous monolith that housed the cracked Ebon Seal. Dark energy pulsed from the crack in its center, emitting force that made the very ground quiver. Giovanni stood a few paces behind her, his expression serene but calculating. His gloved hands rested nonchalantly on the hilt of his blade, but his piercing eyes betrayed the devious intellect at work behind the surface. Morgana turned to him, her voice piercing through the suffocating silence. “You’ve been quiet, Giovanni. Isn’t this what you wanted? To watch the seal brought to its knees?” Giovanni’s lips twisted into a slight smile. “I wanted to see the world bow to true power. But the Sovereign... it’s beyond power. It’s pandemonium incarnate. And turmoil, my beloved Morgana, is a weapon best

Chapter 67: Primal InitiationThe darkness rushed like a tidal wave, devouring the shattered wreckage of the Shadowed Spire. The air crackled with raw electricity, each pulse of the Sovereign’s power sending vibrations through the ground. Raiden stood strong, his golden blade shining against the smothering gloom. Draco hovered above, his golden wings piercing through the approaching shadows. His voice, low and steady, echoed in Raiden’s head. “Raiden, the seal’s corruption has tainted Giovanni completely. If we don’t act now, the Sovereign will claim him—and utilize him as its vessel.” Raiden gazed at the dragon, his countenance gloomy. “I’m trying, Draco, but his power is... it’s overwhelming. Every attack I make seems like it’s feeding the Sovereign.” Draco growled, a low, ancient sound that sent vibrations across the air. “Then we need something stronger. I will show you the way.” Raiden grimaced, his grip tightening on his blade. “What do you mean?” Draco landed hea

Chapter 69: The Infected Seal Morgana’s final attack had destabilized the creature, but her sacrifice had left her crushed among the ruins. Raiden’s heart squeezed as he observed her lifeless form, her hands still outstretched as though she were imploring her magic to cling on just a minute longer. Draco circled above, his bright scales muted by the Sovereign’s stifling atmosphere. “Raiden, the Sovereign’s core is exposed, but its power is still immense. We have only one shot to clinch it, and it will require everything we have.” Raiden adjusted his grasp on his sword, the runes along the blade shimmering faintly, as though they too were fatigued. “Everything we have,” he whispered. “I’ll give it.” Kaela’s voice broke through the tumult as she loosed an arrow that destroyed a tendril mid-swing. “Raiden, don’t you dare get yourself killed. We’ve come too far for you to throw it all away now!” He turned to her, flashing a weak smile. “I don’t plan to die, Kaela. But if it