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Chapter 47: Bounty Hunters
The forest grew darker as they moved north.Tall trees stood close together on either side of the narrow path, their branches twisting overhead until they formed a thick canopy that blocked most of the afternoon sunlight. The ground was uneven, covered with damp leaves, exposed roots, and patches of soft earth that threatened to swallow their boots. Every few minutes, the path narrowed between clusters of thorny bushes, forcing the group to move in single file.Adrian led the way, occasionally stopping to examine the ground before choosing their direction. Mira followed several paces behind him, watching the trees and listening for anything that might suggest they were being followed. Gruk walked at the rear with his axe resting against one shoulder, while Lyra remained beside Ethan.Their pace was slower than Adrian wanted.Ethan's injuries were making every step difficult, and although he tried to hide the pain, Lyra had become increasingly attentive to his movements. Whenever his b
Chapter 46: The Royal Proclamation
The temptation was cruel because part of him wanted to believe it.He could picture the sword cutting through the soldiers, its dark blade devouring their strength while the bond granted him enough power to stand without pain. He could return to the kitchen and end the fight before Adrian or Gruk suffered a serious injury.But he could also imagine the price.The sword had already begun to heal his wounds in its own terrible way, feeding on vitality and foreign energy. Each time he accepted its power, the bond grew more difficult to escape. He could not keep trading pieces of his future for temporary victories.Not again.The sword fell silent.Mira reached the end of the passage and pushed open the door leading into the woodshed. Cold air swept across Ethan's face, carrying the smell of wet earth and pine. Beyond the shed, a narrow lane ran behind the stable before disappearing between the trees.For one brief moment, the way appeared clear.Then a crossbow bolt struck the wooden fra
Chapter 45: The Sword's Temptation
The common room erupted into confusion. Chairs toppled as travelers scrambled away from the doors, and several merchants began protesting that they had done nothing wrong. The royal courier abandoned his water and reached for the sword at his waist.Through the windows, Ethan saw armed riders flooding into the courtyard. At least a dozen soldiers dismounted while others remained on horseback, surrounding the building and blocking the road.A man wearing a captain's insignia strode through the entrance with six soldiers behind him. He held a folded piece of parchment in one hand and a drawn sword in the other."Everyone remain where you are!" he ordered. "We have information that the murderers of King Varax are hiding in this inn. Anyone who interferes will be arrested."His eyes moved across the room before settling on Ethan.For a brief moment, the captain appeared uncertain. Then he compared Ethan's face with the description on the parchment, and his expression hardened."You. The e
Chapter 44: The Bounty
Ethan heard a horse neighing through the half-open window while Lyra was changing the bandage around his ribs. The animal's hooves struck the road outside the inn with such force that several people downstairs stopped talking, and a moment later, a man's voice rang through the settlement, demanding fresh horses and directions to the northern road.Ethan glanced toward the window, but Lyra gently pressed his shoulder back against the pillows."Stop moving," she instructed, her brows drawing together as she examined the blood seeping through the edge of the bandage. "I have already told you that your body needs time to recover. If you tear this wound open again, I will tie you to the bed myself."Despite the pain, Ethan managed a faint smile. "That sounds less like medical treatment and more like a threat.""It is both," she replied, although the corner of her mouth lifted. She placed her palm against his side, and a soft blue glow spread beneath her fingers. "And if you think I am joki
Chapter 43: Deadly Complications
"That is what I suspect," Adrian said. "And it is why you must be careful. The Seven Weapons of Darkness are not ordinary enchanted weapons. Their bonds can grow stronger through repeated use, and the wielder may not always understand what is being exchanged in return." Gruk looked uncomfortable. "Then why did Varax abandon it? If the sword was that powerful, why not keep it?""Because power is not always worth the cost," Adrian answered. "The old accounts suggest that the sword demanded blood and vitality from its wielder. Varax may have decided that controlling it was more trouble than it was worth, or perhaps he realized that the weapon was beginning to control him."Mira studied Ethan. "And now Logan has taken his place.""Which is why we need to understand the bond before it becomes too strong," Adrian said firmly. "Logan, I want you to make a serious effort to avoid using the sword. Even if you feel stronger with it, do not draw on its power unless your life depends on it. Eve
Chapter 42: The Bigger Question
Ethan woke to the sound of someone knocking on the door.For several seconds, he remained still, staring at the unfamiliar ceiling while he tried to remember where he was. His body felt heavy, and a dull ache spread through his ribs whenever he breathed too deeply. The warmth of the blankets, the faint smell of woodsmoke, and the steady crackling of the fireplace reminded him that he was no longer in the royal castle.He was at the inn.Then he became aware of the weight resting against his shoulder.Ethan slowly turned his head.Lyra was still asleep beside him, her long hair spread across the pillow and one hand resting lightly against his arm. In the quiet morning light filtering through the curtains, she looked far more peaceful than she had the previous night. The worry that had followed her through the castle was absent from her face, and her breathing was so calm that Ethan hesitated to move for fear of waking her.Then the knock came again."Logan?" Adrian's voice sounded thro
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