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THE FALL OF THE STERLING PATRIARCH
A tall Black Templar stepped through the fading green energy.His armour was thinner than that of the other soldiers, allowing him to move faster. A black-edged tactical blade extended from the weapon attached to his wrist.Alistair pointed the sceptre at him.The Templar disappeared from his position.Alistair’s eyes widened.A dark line passed across his neck.The strike happened too quickly for the tribunal’s security systems to follow. The Emerald barrier surrounding Alistair flashed once before separating along the same path as the blade.“Patriarch, move!” the Sterling commander shouted, but the warning came after the attack had already ended.Alistair remained upright. Confusion filled his face as he touched his neck with one trembling hand.A thin line of blood appeared beneath his fingers.The Presiding Arbiter stepped backwards in horror. Several Sterling elders tried to rise, but the suppression field weakened their Dragon Essence before they could summon it.Janet stared a
THE PATRIARCH'S LAST DECLARATION
General Kael followed Seraphina’s gaze and realised why she had not answered the soldier directly. However, David was still restrained, and the two strongest families in Asterion were already losing the battle.The suppression technology of the Black Templars could weaken Astral Essence as easily as it had weakened the Sterling and Ashford powers.One young Astral Guard stepped towards the battle. “We should assist them!”“No,” Kael ordered.The soldier stared at him. “General why, I mean we have better fighters than them?”“Our mission is not to defend the Sterling tribunal. Our mission is to protect the Astral Empress.”The Varethian soldiers tightened their formation around Seraphina.Some people inside the tribunal saw their withdrawal and accused them of cowardice. Kael ignored them.He was not prepared to sacrifice the Empress in a battle that had already been lost.Kael touched the communication device in his ear. “Imperial convoy, respond.”Static answered him.He changed the
THE ONLY MAN WHO COULD STOP THEM
The Black Templars advanced in groups of four. Two soldiers fired while the other two changed position. When their rifles required new ammunition, another group covered them.Every movement was fast and precise.They did not waste bullets against the strongest barriers.They targeted the people controlling them.One Sterling wielder raised an Emerald shield to protect a group of wounded soldiers. A drone moved above him and marked his position with a red beam.A single shot struck him.The shield disappeared.Black Templars moved through the opening and finished the soldiers behind it.On the western side of the hall, Ashford troops attempted to surround another unit.The Templars threw suppression grenades into their formation.Purple energy burst across the floor.The Ashford flames died.The Black Templars opened fire before the soldiers could recover.Bodies fell among the overturned chairs.Magnus destroyed another drone, but three crimson beams immediately appeared across his ch
POWERLESS BEFORE THE BLACK TEMPLARS
“The Black Templars…” Seraphina whispered.Horror replaced the confidence in her violet eyes. “They are here.” She continued.General Kael reacted immediately.“All Varethian soldiers, form an imperial shield around the Empress!”The Astral Guards abandoned their positions near the central aisle and rushed towards Seraphina. Violet energy spread from their hands, joining above her to form a protective barrier.Before the shield could close completely, another explosion shook the building.Part of the eastern wall collapsed.Concrete, metal and broken glass crashed into the tribunal. Spectators screamed as thick smoke rolled across the floor.More Black Templars entered through the opening.They did not rush forward without direction. Every unit had a clear purpose.One squad fired at the Sterling security positions. Another placed suppression devices along the walls. A third moved towards the Judgment Platform while armed drones flew above them.The Black Templars communicated through
THE BLACK TEMPLARS HAVE ARRIVED
Alistair raised the Emerald Sceptre. Green energy gathered inside the crystal at its head.“You entered my court as an honoured guest,” he replied. “Now you threaten my family with armed soldiers because of a condemned murderer.”“I am preventing you from making an irreversible mistake.”“The mistake would be allowing David to leave,” Magnus interrupted. Inferno flames spread around his shoulders as he stood beside Alistair. “If Varethia wants him, Varethia will have to take him by force.”General Kael lifted his gun. The Varethian soldiers followed his movement, bringing their rifles into firing positions.Sterling barriers rose across the Judgment Platform. Ashford Inferno wielders gathered flames around their hands, while Astral Essence filled the opposite side of the hall.The spectators lowered themselves behind their seats. Some of them covered their heads, while others searched desperately for a safe exit.Janet remained standing. Her heart beat violently as she looked from Dav
THE EMPRESS FINAL WARNING
The Ashford guards positioned around the tribunal drew their weapons. Crimson fire moved through the dark metal of their rifles, while Inferno Dragon wielders stepped into the aisles.The frightened conversations stopped. Representatives from the other Houses moved away from the armed soldiers as the confrontation became more dangerous.General Kael Varen stepped forward. He moved between Seraphina and the Sterling forces before removing the safety lock from the gun at his waist.“Astral Guard, defensive formation,” Kael ordered. “Protect Her Majesty and David Myles.”Silver-and-violet armour appeared beneath the formal coats of the Varethian soldiers. Several guards raised advanced rifles as controlled Astral Essence moved through their weapons.More Varethian troops entered from the side passages and occupied the upper galleries. Others positioned themselves beside the main doors, surrounding the Sterling and Ashford forces without firing.The Sterling commander aimed his sword towa
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