Dawn had just broken when the ancient bell of the Drakon Clan rang three times.Dung… Dung… Dung...The sound echoed to every corner of the clan's territory; the day awaited by all the young generation had finally arrived.Inheritance Ceremony Day, the day that would determine who would become the pride of the clan and who would be cast aside.In the main courtyard, thousands of Drakon Clan members had gathered. The elders sat in a row on the stone stage, while the Clan Leader, Darius Drakon, occupied the highest seat with an expressionless face.In the middle of the crowd, Kaelan walked alone. The wounds on his face from yesterday’s incident had yet to heal. Every step he took invited whispers full of mockery."Look... that illegitimate child actually came.""Still hoping for a miracle?""If I were him, I’d run away rather than embarrass myself again."Kaelan ignored all those whispers. Inside his chest, a flicker of hope still remained.Maybe today everything will change. "All parti

The night wind blew hard, fallen leaves filling the suddenly silent forest. Kaelan stood frozen behind Elder Garrick. His gaze shifted between the four black-robed figures that slowly surrounded them. For the first time in his life, he felt such a thick murderous aura. The black-robed leader stepped forward."You should have died years ago, Garrick."Elder Garrick raised his sword."I'm still breathing. That means you failed."The black-robed man chuckled softly."You think you can stop the Order of Eclipse alone?"Kaelan frowned. "Order of Eclipse." He muttered softly, a name he had never heard before.But seeing the change in Garrick's expression, he knew that the organization was no ordinary enemy."Sir… Who are they?"Garrick didn't turn around."People who should never have known about your existence."Kaelan didn't have time to ask again.Sret!One of the black-robed men disappeared from where he stood very quicklyKaelan didn't even have time to see his shadow.Bang!Sparks fle

The fog grew thicker, dozens of bounty hunters stood in a semicircle, blocking all exits from the valley. Their leader stepped forward, swinging his sword over his shoulder."Where are you running to this time, brat?"Kaelan gritted his teeth, his body already exhausted. His wounds hadn't been treated, fighting three people almost killed him, now there were fifteen of them."Hand over your head, at least your death can make us rich."Their laughter filled the valley, Kaelan clenched his fists."If you want my head, I'll take it myself.""Hahaha!" Their leader laughed out loud. "This brat still dares to bluff. Finish him off."Five men immediately advanced, their swords gleaming in the afternoon sun. Kaelan took a step back but the hoarse voice was heard again."So noisy."Everyone turned to the old man in rags, still sitting on the rock holding his jug of wine. He didn't even look at the hunters."Hey, Grandpa." The hunter leader pointed at the old man. "If you don't want to die, stay

Grrrrrr...A low growl echoed from behind the ancient stone gate, making the ground beneath Kaelan's feet tremble slightly from the thick darkness, a pair of golden eyes slowly igniting, staring sharply straight at him.Kaelan swallowed. His heart raced so fast it felt like it was in his throat."What... is that?"The old man beside him remained silent, his face usually relaxed and full of a mocking smile now completely serious."Don't move," he whispered softly but firmly."Why?""Because if you move now..." The old man gripped his jug of wine tightly until his knuckles turned white. "I'm not sure I would still have the time to save you."The sound of heavy chains clanging could be heard from within the darkness.Klang... klang... klang... slowly approaching A giant figure gradually stepped out, its body as tall as a big tree, covered in glossy black scales that looked as hard as forged steel. Its four sturdy legs struck the ground heavily.while a pair of long curved horns extended

CRAAAK...The stone door slowly closed behind him. The scraping sound echoed until it completely disappeared. Kaelan turned to the wall, tight, no gaps, no handle. He pushed with all his strength but it didn’t budge.“There’s really no way back.” He lowered his hands, breathing short. “The old man said I would go in alone. That means I have to rely on myself.”He turned to face the long corridor bathed in faint blue light from the crystals on the quiet walls, dark at the far end.Kaelan took a slow step, then another. At first, it was normal until his body suddenly felt heavy.“What…” His chest tightened. He tried to flow his empty spiritual energy. As usual, yet the pressure here was different, pressing from all directions, stronger the further he stepped. He hastened his pace.BOOM!His knees hit the floor.“Argh!” He propped himself up with both hands, breath racing. “No enemies,”Is there no trap here?He got up, his legs trembling, then fell again. Repeatedly trying, repeatedly be