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The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 35: The Rogue Altana
“Who’s there?” Ferah hissed, her sharp eyes fixed on the door handle.A knock came again, a bit slower this time.“Stay back,” Vardy commanded.Ferah shot him a glance but obeyed, stepping aside with her weapon raised. Tracy grabbed her spear and Luther stood behind.The door creaked open before Vardy could make the next move. A woman stepped inside, but she didn't seem scared.She pushed back her hood, revealing herself.“Relax,” the woman said smoothly, her tone laced with a smirk. “If I wanted to kill you, you’d already be dead.”“Who the hell are you?” Ferah snapped, bringing out her sword.The woman ignored her, glancing around the room as if assessing them. “You guys ain't welcoming are you? Well, my name is Selene and you must be Vardy?”Vardy narrowed his eyes. “You’ve heard of me. You know me?”Selene grinned. “Who hasn’t? The infamous Dud who’s got Dean sweating. Word travels fast in Haven.”“What do you want?” Vardy demanded, his voice low and cold.Selene’s gaze flicked to
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 36: Crossing the Line
“And you expect us to stop him?” Ferah asked, her skepticism clear.“I expect you to try,” Selene replied. “And if you’re smart, you’ll listen to me. Because without me, you don’t stand a chance.”“What makes you so special?” Tracy asked, her tone cold.Selene smirked. “Because I know where to hit him. Dean’s not invincible. He has weaknesses. You just have to know where to look.”“Then start talking,” Vardy said.Selene leaned forward, her green eyes gleaming. “Dean’s network is built on fear and control, but it’s also built on resources. Supplies, weapons, manpower. You take those away, and his empire starts to crumble.”“And how do we do that?” Luthor asked.Selene’s smirk widened. “That’s where I come in. I know his routes, his safe houses, his informants. I can get you inside his network, but it’s not going to be easy.”“Nothing ever is,” Vardy said.“Good,” Selene replied. “Then you’re ready for what’s coming.”---Across the city, in the ruins of an old church, a small group of
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 37: The Target List
“Over here Vardy....” Selene called, holding up a book.It was a list of names.Vardy froze in place at the sight of it. It wasn't because of all they had seen but, It was the list Selene had pulled from the stack, her smirk gone, replaced with a grim.“Found something interesting,” she said, tossing the parchment onto the table.Vardy moved closer, his eyes narrowing. Ferah, Tracy, and Luthor gathered around him, the weight of Selene’s tone pulling them in.“What is it?” Ferah asked, her hand still on the hilt of her sword.Selene tapped the list with one finger. “Targets. Dean’s next moves. People he wants eliminated.”The room grew colder, Vardy reached for the list, his hand steady even as his chest tightened. The names were written in bold, precise lettering, each one followed by a description and a location.His breath caught as he read the first few.“Tracy Gray,” Ferah said aloud, her voice sharp. Her eyes flicked to her friend. “That’s you.”Tracy stiffened, her grip tighten
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 38: A Dangerous Snare
“This way,” Vardy said, his voice firm as he motioned for the group to follow. The dim tunnel stretched ahead.“Are you sure about this?” Ferah asked, her voice echoing slightly in the space. Her sword was drawn.Vardy nodded, his grip tightening on his staff. “Selene said this path would lead us out of the slums and closer to the docks. We don’t have many other options.”Tracy followed close behind, her spear held steady in one hand, her expression unreadable. “Doesn’t mean I have to like it. Feels too quiet down here.”“It’s a sewer,” Luthor said. “Of course it’s quiet. The only people who’d come down here are crazy or desperate.”“Or both,” Ferah muttered, glancing at Vardy.They moved on without stopping.Suddenly, Tracy stumbled, her boot catching on something unseen. She let out a sharp gasp as her legs buckled, and she fell forward, her spear clattered to the ground.“Tracy!” Vardy turned instantly, as he rushed to her side.“I’m fine,” she said quickly, trying to push herself
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 39: Cracks in the Armour
“Is that all you’ve got?” Simon smirked, the flames in his hands intensifying again.Vardy didn’t answer. He stepped forward, his staff glowing brighter as he sent another blast, hitting Simon on the chest as he staggered backward.Simon growled, anger written on his face. The flames in his hands grew larger as he charged toward Vardy.Ferah, now!” Vardy shouted.Ferah moved quickly, her sword slashing toward Simon. He blocked her strike with a wall of fire, the heat forcing her to retreat. Tracy moved with her spear, aiming for his side, but Simon twisted away, the fire around him forming a protective barrier.“You’re persistent, I’ll give you that,” Simon said, his voice filled with mockery. “But it won’t save you.”Simon slammed his hands on the ground, sending a wave of fire spreading across them.“Move!” Vardy shouted, raising his staff.The artifact pulsed with energy, and a barrier of dark magic formed around the group, shielding them from the worst of the flames. Simon laugh
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 40: Staying in the Dark
Zayn stood alone, after everyone had left after their heated argument. He stared at the map on the table, his mind racing.A shadow moved behind him, and he turned quickly, his hand on the hilt of his blade.“It’s just me,” Marcus said, stepping into the light.Zayn relaxed slightly but didn’t let his guard down. “What do you want?”Marcus studied him for a moment before speaking. “You’re playing a dangerous game, Zayn.”“Someone has to,” Zayn replied.Marcus tilted his head, his expression unreadable. “You think you can take Dean’s place?”“I think someone needs to step up,” Zayn said.Marcus nodded slowly. “Be careful. Ambition can get you killed.”Zayn smirked, though it didn’t reach his eyes. “So can blind loyalty.”Marcus sniffed but didn't say much again, he stayed quiet staring straight at Zayn.---It had been days since Vardy’s ambushes began, and the city’s underworld was reeling. Supply routes were disrupted, safe houses raided, and whispers of the Dud’s growing power spre
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 41: The First Trial
The cave was silent, the kind of silence that pressed against the ears and made every breath feel louder than it should. Vardy stood at the entrance, his staff glowing faintly.The artifact pulsed in his hand, the whispers louder now.“This is it,” Selene said from behind him, her voice low.“Your first Trial Quest. It’s not going to be easy.”Vardy glanced over his shoulder at her, his expression grim. “They never are.”Ferah stepped up beside him, her sword resting on her shoulder. “You sure about this? You don’t even know what’s waiting for you in there.”“I don’t have a choice,” Vardy said, his tone firm. He turned back to the cave, his grip tightening on his staff. “If I don’t do this, I won’t survive what’s coming.”“Then we’ll wait out here,” Tracy said, leaning against the cave wall. “Just don’t take too long.”“Be careful,” Luthor added. “These Trials aren’t just tests. They’re meant to break you.”Vardy didn’t respond.The air grew colder as Vardy went deeper into the cave.
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 42: The Baited Trap
In another part of the city, Marcus stood in a darkened room, his arms crossed as he listened to the report from one of Dean’s informants.“The Dud’s grown stronger,” the informant said, his voice shaking slightly. “He’s got some kind of... spectral beast with him now.”Marcus frowned. “A beast?”“A wolf,” the informant clarified. “It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen. Glowing, silent, dangerous.”Marcus turned toward the window, his gaze fixed on the city below. “And Dean knows about this?”The informant hesitated. “I... haven’t told him yet. Thought it best to bring it to you first.”Marcus nodded slowly. “Good. Keep quiet about this for now. Dean doesn’t need distractions.”“But what do we do?” the informant asked.Marcus’s lips curled into a faint smile. “We let the Dud think he’s winning. And when the time comes, we'll remind him who holds the real power.”---Back in the alley, the group rested briefly.“You think Dean’s already heard about this?” Luthor asked, glancing nervously at
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Chapter 106: A New Haven
“I’ve been thinking,” Tracy said as they walked. “What do you think we’ll find when we finally confront the Aegaon? What if they’re not what we expect? What if they’re not behind all of this?”Vardy glanced at her, a little confused. “I don’t know what we’ll find. But I do know this, whatever happens, we won’t be caught off guard. We’ll go in prepared. And we’ll keep our heads. The truth is out there, and it’s waiting for us. We just have to find it.”Luthor, who had been quietly walking alongside them, spoke up then, his voice low. “And we’ll find it together. No matter what it takes.”“We have to always be on the lookout.” Selene muttered.Vardy nodded.This journey, this mission, it wasn’t just about uncovering the truth about his parents. It was about understanding the world around him.And so, the four of them walked on.The Aegon would not be easy to find, nor would the truth come easily. But together, they would uncover it. As Vardy stood atop the hill, the early morning sunli
Chapter 105: I’m Leaving Haven
Vardy turned back to the boy, who was still looking up at him with those wide eyes. The boy’s face was streaked with dirt. “What’s your name, kid?” Vardy asked gently, crouching down to meet the boy’s gaze.“I’m Jorin,” the boy replied quickly, his voice eager. “My sister, she’s inside. They said she’d never make it. But now... now, she’s getting better.”Vardy smiled, his heart aching for the boy. “I’m glad we could help,” he said, his voice soft but firm. He reached out, touching Jorin’s messy hair. “Tell me about your family. Where are you from?”Jorin’s eyes brightened even more, and he immediately launched into a story. “We came from the east. My dad used to work for one of the old Altana families, but after they started... doing bad things, he left. We ran, and we didn’t know where to go. We heard about this place, so we came here. And now... now we have a chance.”Vardy listened carefully, intrigued by the boy’s story. He could hear the underlying fear in Jorin’s voice, the y
Chapter 104: The Secret Society
Vardy followed Elyra through the narrow streets of the city, his mind racing with questions. They were venturing into a part of the city he didn’t recognize, the buildings growing older.Elyra seemed unshaken, as though she had walked this path a hundred times before. Her gaze never wavered.Finally, they stopped in front of a tall, crumbling structure that seemed like little more than a forgotten relic. The building was squat, with a heavy, iron door that looked as though it hadn’t been opened in years. It looked abandoned, a place that would be easy to overlook, but Vardy sensed that Elyra had brought him here for a reason.Without a word, she stepped forward and pushed open the heavy door with a creak that echoed.Vardy hesitated for only a moment before following her inside, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword, just in case.The inside of the building was dimly lit. As Vardy’s eyes adjusted to the light, he saw the faint outlines of large figures gathered in the corners o
Chapter 103: Vardy’s Resolution
“Tell us what’s next!” a man added, his voice trembling, waiting for response.Vardy swallowed hard. He wasn’t ready for this. He hadn’t come here to give a speech. He hadn’t come here to be a leader. But here he was, surrounded by the very people he was fighting for. Their hope, their belief in him, it was overwhelming.“I will fight,” he said, his voice gaining strength as he spoke. “I will fight for every single one of you, for every person who has suffered under the Altanas. But this fight isn’t just mine. It’s ours. We all have a part to play in this revolution. We will rise together, and we will take back what is ours.”The crowd erupted into cheers, their voices echoing through the market square. The applause was deafening, and Vardy could feel their expectations settle on his shoulders. He had just made a promise, a promise that he wasn’t sure he could keep. But as the crowd continued to chant his name, Vardy realized that he no longer had a choice.He wasn’t just Vardy anym
Chapter 102: At the Market
Vardy nodded, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips. “Someone has to. And if no one else is going to do it, then it’ll be us.”There was a brief pause, and then Luthor stood up, crossing his arms. “Alright, then. I’m in. If this is what it takes to finally bring them down, I’m with you, Vardy. We’ll fight until the last breath if we have to.”Tracy, after a long moment of contemplation, stood as well. “If you’re really going to do this, then so am I. I don’t care what it takes. We’ve come this far, and I’m not backing down now.”Vardy’s gaze softened as he looked at each of them, his friends, his allies. They had been through so much together, and now they were ready to risk everything for this cause.“Thank you,” Vardy said, his voice thick with emotion. “You don’t know how much this means to me.”Selene smiled softly at him. “We’re in this together, Vardy. We’ve always been in this together.”Luthor chuckled. “Well, it looks like we’ve got a revolution to start. Let’s get to wor
Chapter 101: We need Allies
"Every city has its leaders, Vardy," she said, her gaze steady as she met his. "We just need to find them. The ones who won’t be blinded by power. The ones who’ll keep the fire burning for the right reasons."Vardy nodded, though the worry still gnawed at him. "It’s not just about finding leaders, Selene. It’s about making sure they won’t betray us when the power starts to get to their heads."Then we keep them close," Tracy said, her voice firm. "We build a network. We bring the right people in and keep them accountable.""That’s a risk in itself," Vardy muttered. "I can’t be everywhere at once, Tracy. If things go wrong, if this thing spirals out of control… I won’t be able to stop it."Luthor clapped him on the shoulder. "Then we stop it together. You’re not alone in this, Vardy."But even Luthor’s reassuring words couldn’t erase the unease in Vardy’s chest. He had started this fight, but he had no idea how it would end."Do you think," Selene began hesitantly, her voice barely abo
Chapter 100: The Rebel
“Vardy, look at me." Selene called, her gaze still locked to him.Her voice was steady, cutting through the storm raging in his mind.But the moment her fingers brushed against his skin, a violent force exploded from the pot, and Selene was thrown backward.Her body slammed against the stone wall with a sickening crack before she collapsed to the ground."Selene!"Vardy’s world snapped.The whispers howled, furious at the interruption.Vardy’s vision turned red.The room darkened. The relics around him pulsed, the walls vibrating with a hidden force.Vardy turned his gaze back to the pot of Calabash.The source.The whispers sensed his intent."NO!"A surge of black energy shot toward him, trying to stop him.But Vardy was faster.With a roar, he lunged forward, raising his sword. With all his strength, he smashed it into the pot.CRACK!The artifact shattered.Dark energy screamed as it burst into the air. The room shook violently, the pressure lifting all at once, as if a great weig
Chapter 99: The Fall of Dean’s Chamber
“Vardy, what are your plans for Dean’s chamber?” Luthor asked before they left.Vardy turned, his gaze darting round the whole place. It was where Dean had taken as his possession, where he hid most of his things, his secret items.“We need to get these people to destroy this place, because this is too dangerous,” Selene said, darting around before settling his gaze on Vardy.“What do you mean? I should endanger their lives for my personal gain?” Vardy asked a bit skeptical of what Selene meant.Selene heaved and strode closer to Vardy, who was now down on his horse.“I mean, this is too dangerous for you, Dean would have thought so well and knew that one day, you'll surface.” Selene said and continued, “Dean is very smart and predictable.”“Do smart and predictable go together?” Tracy asked, moving closer to them, her eyes piecing deep into Vardy's.“We just have to be careful, especially Vardy.” Selene said finally, her arms akimbo.Vardy’s fingers curled into a fist. "That place n
Chapter 98: A Heavy Decision
“We can’t just sit here and do nothing,” Vardy said firmly, his voice filled with resolve. “We need to find out everything we can about the System. We need to prepare for what's coming.”Luthor, who had been silently listening nearby, stepped forward. “You’re not alone in this, Vardy. We’ll help. Whatever it takes.”Selene and Tracy, who had been standing at the edge of the group, moved closer. “We’re with you,” Tracy said quietly, her voice steady. “This is our fight too.”Vardy nodded, his heart swelling with ease. He had led them before, and they had followed him. And now, in the face of an enemy greater than any they had ever known, they were still with him.“We’ll gather our allies,” Vardy said, his voice firm. “We need to strengthen Haven, prepare for the worst, and start seeking out every scrap of knowledge we can find about the System. We’ll face this head-on. Together.”Aria’s expression softened slightly, though she didn’t look entirely relieved. She knew the path ahead woul
