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The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 49: Fractured Bonds
Vardy and his group disappeared into the night.Simon Wells, Dean’s enforcer, was dead, and the balance of power in the city was beginning to shift.But Vardy’s injury was severe, and as they made their way back to the sanctuary, he stumbled, his strength fading.“You’re pushing yourself too hard,” Ferah said, her tone edged with frustration.“I don’t have a choice,” Vardy replied, his voice barely above a whisper.The spectral wolf let out a low whine, its glowing form pressing closer to him.“You can’t keep doing this,” Tracy said firmly. “We’ll lose you before we even have a chance to fight Dean.”“We’ll make it,” Vardy said, though his own words sounded hollow.He fell again, this time more terrifying."Luthor! Over here!" Ferah's voice came sharply.Luthor turned, his face pale with worry, and hurried toward her. Ferah knelt beside Vardy, who was slumped against the wall, his breathing uneven. His cloak was soaked with blood.The spectral wolf lay beside him, its glowing eyes fi
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 50: A Deal with Shadows
Vardy leaned back in his chair, exhaustion creeping into his voice. "Every time we make progress, he finds a way to pull ahead.""That’s what men like him do," Selene said, her tone matter-of-fact. She moved closer, her dark cloak trailing behind her. "They keep you on the defensive until you’re too tired to fight back. And then they crush you.""Cheerful as always," Ferah muttered.Selene smirked faintly but didn’t respond.Tracy leaned forward, her hands resting on her knees. "If we can’t take him head-on, what’s the plan? Because we can’t just sit here waiting for him to make the next move."Vardy didn’t answer immediately. His eyes drifted back to the map.DEAN'S CHAMBER Dean stood in his lavish chamber as Marcus stood nearby, his expression grim as usual."They’re saying the Dud is still out there," Marcus said.Dean turned."Let them talk," he said dismissively. "It doesn’t matter. When the time comes, they’ll see what true power looks like."Marcus hesitated. "The artifact, ar
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 51: The Ambush
“I just want to move outside Haven, since the first didn't work.” Selene said."Okay, we will..." Vardy finally said. He kept his gaze locked on Selene, who leaned casually against the table, her smirk deepening as if she’d just won a game no one else realized they were playing."You won’t regret this," Selene said, her tone smooth, almost teasing."I already do," Vardy muttered under his breath, but loud enough for her to hear.Selene chuckled softly, pushing off the table and glancing around at the rest of the group. Ferah, who had been pacing like a restless predator, froze mid-step and glared at her."Are we really doing this?" Ferah asked, her voice sharp."Doing isn’t the word I’d use," Tracy chimed in, tightening her grip on her spear. "But if she knows where to start, we don’t have much of a choice.""I can feel the love in the room," Selene quipped, "But don’t worry, I’m used to it.""Let’s just get moving," Vardy said, reaching for his staff. "The longer we wait, the more
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 52: The Narrow Escape
Ferah grasped, falling head down.“Dean will be satisfied with us,” the leader of the Altanas said, her smirk growing as he paced around Vardy.The rest of the Altanas held their positions.Ferah struggled against one of them, her fury clear in her wild movements. Tracy and Selene, though battered, stood tense, ready for a fight they knew they couldn’t win.“Big words for a little man,” Selene spat, her dagger glinting as she twirled it in her fingers.The leader paused, her cold gaze landing on her. “Oh, you’ll have your turn. But first, the Dud.” He turned back to Vardy, kneeling to his level. “Dean doesn’t just want you dead. He wants you broken.”Vardy’s head hung low, his breathing shallow. But just as the leader reached out to grab his staff, Vardy’s eyes shot open, blazing with fire.The artifacts whispers grew louder and without a word, flames erupted from his body.The Altanas holding him were flung backward, their armor scorching hot from the fire. The leader stumbled, her
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 53: Shadows of Loyalty
"I don’t have a choice," Vardy said finally, his voice barely above a whisper."Maybe you do," Luthor said, stepping closer. "But you won’t see it if you keep trying to do everything alone."Vardy looked at each of them in turn, his gaze lingering on Tracy."I’m not trying to do it alone," he said. "But if I don’t do this, none of us stand a chance."“This is risky,” Tracy chipped in. “What about our families?”“Nothing will happen!” Vardy slammed, his eyes blazing.Just then, he felt a hand on his back.Luther.“Calm down, Vardy. We'll sort this all out.” Vardy stared straight at him, without uttering a word, he let his hand slide off him as he strode to a corner, staring into space.---Dean stood on the balcony of his stronghold, overlooking the city."Do you think they’re dead by now?" Kael asked, leaning casually against the railing beside him."They will be soon enough," Dean replied, his tone cold. "The Altanas don’t fail.""And if they do?" Kael pressed, her smirk widening.D
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 54: A Necessary Escape
The forest had gone still.For hours, the Altanas had searched, moving like silent predators through the thick undergrowth, their armor gleaming under the moonlight. But no matter how many times they swept the area, no matter how many shadows they peered into, the Dud and his group had vanished.The female leader of the unit, Captain Rhysa, stood at the edge of a clearing, her sharp eyes scanning everywhere. Her jaw clenched as the frustration in her chest boiled over. She had never failed a mission before, and yet, here she was, empty-handed, unable to bring Dean the one thing he wanted most.“This is a waste of time,” one of the Altanas muttered, stepping up beside her.Rhysa’s fingers twitched toward the hilt of her blade, but she exhaled slowly, forcing herself to remain calm. She knew when to push and when to retreat. Right now, the smarter move was leaving.“Fall back,” she ordered, her voice clipped. “We’re reporting to Dean.”---The throne room of Dean’s stronghold was col
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 55: A Map of Secrets
The flap of the tent flew open, and half a dozen armed men rushed in, blades gleaming under the dim lantern light.“You sold us out,” Tracy hissed, stepping back into a defensive stance.Haran chuckled, sitting back in his chair. “Nothing personal,” he said. “Just business.”Tracy dragged him by the neck, her eyes locked on his, “what have you done uh?” The man lifted his hand up in defense, “Nothing, I swear….” Tracy wasn't buying it.Tracy turned to Selene with disdain, “if you didn't bring us here, this wouldn't have happened.” “What did I do now?” Selene asked, staring straight at Tracy.“We're surrounded! Can't you see?” Tracy barked, staring round, to see Dean's men coming out as though they've been there all along.“Stop this, Tracy.” Vardy began, “this isn't time for this.” Ferah on the other hand was looking for a safe route for everyone, while luthor was scanning their circle to see their formation.Vardy advanced at Haran, his grip tightly on him, “why did you do this?”
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 56: Path to the Ruins
"I know a way in," Selene said, her voice smooth and certain.The entire room froze. All eyes turned to her.Vardy’s fingers tightened around the edge of the parchment, his gaze sharp. Ferah raised an eyebrow, crossing her arms, while Tracy scoffed, clearly unimpressed. Luthor, always the most measured, remained silent, his gaze flickering between Vardy and Selene, waiting for the inevitable storm to come."You know a way in," Vardy repeated, his tone unreadable.Selene smirked, leaning against the rough stone wall, completely at ease despite the scrutiny. "That’s what I said, didn’t I?"Tracy rolled her eyes. "And how, exactly, do you know a way into an Altana stronghold? Last I checked, those places have been abandoned for decades.""Abandoned, yes," Selene said, tilting her head. "Forgotten? No."Vardy narrowed his eyes. "Explain."Selene exhaled dramatically, pushing off the wall. "You know how I get around. I hear things, I see things. The ruins aren’t just some crumbling mess of
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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
