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The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 69: The Guardians
The morning was still, Vardy and his group stood at the edge of the forest, staring at the ruins ahead.The ancient structure loomed over them, its once-great towers now shattered.Vardy tightened his grip on his staff."This is it," Selene muttered, stepping forward. "The heart of the Altanas."Ferah let out a low breath. "Doesn’t feel like much of a heart anymore."Tracy crouched beside a broken pillar, running her fingers along the cracks. "There’s something still alive here," she murmured. "Not alive in the way we understand, but… awake."Luthor exhaled sharply. "That doesn’t sound comforting."Selene smirked, but it didn’t reach her eyes. "It shouldn’t be."Vardy studied the entrance, an archway, once grand, now barely standing. A labyrinth.They were walking into a trap set by time itself.Vardy turned to the others. "Stay close. We go in fast, we stay quiet, and we don’t touch anything we don’t need to."Selene nodded. "Agreed."With one last glance at the outside world, they s
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 70: The Collapse
"Run to safety!" Vardy’s voice thundered over the sound of crumbling stone.The ruins groaned, massive cracks splitting through the ancient walls, debris raining down in suffocating clouds of dust. Everything was falling apart.Ferah stumbled but kept pushing forward, her body still aching from the burns. Luthor grabbed her arm, pulling her up just as a large chunk of the ceiling collapsed behind them, barely missing her."Keep moving!" he shouted.Vardy sprinted ahead, dodging falling debris, his heart hammering in his chest. His undead rushed alongside him, their hollow eyes glowing dimly even in the chaos. But the flames, the collapsing ruins?It was too much.One by one, they fell.The spectral sentinels, once frozen at the door, vanished in a burst of light. Vardy could feel the connection to his undead snapping, like strings being cut one by one.His jaw clenched. Damn it.But there was no time to mourn.A deafening crack split through the chamber, the ground tilting beneath t
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 71: A Message in Blood
Haven City was alive with noise.The marketplace was crowded, filled with merchants shouting over one another, selling everything from exotic spices to stolen relics.People moved through the narrow streets in clusters. “Hey, you … don't touch my goods if you ain't buying.” A market woman said, her hands on her waist.The lady she was addressing seemed like a begger and might not be able to afford food or goods at all.But, the lady surprised the woman, “here, have this.” She handed her a note, “you think I can't afford them?”The woman swallowed hard, but still her stern expression didn't fade. She did the otherwise, “go find another seller, it might be a stolen money.” The woman spat.That was the pitch of it all, the lady stared straight at her and almost bounced on her.But then, the bell rang.Once.Twice.Three times.The sound cut through the noise like a blade, and the city changed.The shouting stopped. The laughter faded and silence crept in.People turned toward the center
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 72: A Reckoning Begins
It was getting late and Vardy needed to go back to their hideout, he needed to tell them what happened, even though everything boiled down to him.Vardy moved swiftly through the dense brush, his cloak billowing behind him as the night pressed in around him. His thoughts were elsewhere, back in Haven City, back at the square, back to the blood on the stone.Dean’s message.The rogue Altana’s body had been left there, discarded like a broken tool, nothing more than a warning to the people.To him."You’ll meet the same fate. The Dud will fall."Vardy clenched his jaw, his fingers twitching against his staff.He wouldn’t let that happen.The path ahead was rough, uneven, but he knew it well. It had been weeks since he had last stepped into Haven, since he had last walked among the people he was supposed to protect.And tonight, he had seen them again.The fear in their eyes. The whispers in the streets. The doubt creeping in like a sickness.Dean was losing control.That thought fueled
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 73: The Island of Artifacts
Vardy got back late, a little disoriented. But, he still knew what he had to do."Get the map." Vardy said to Tracy, his voice clipped as he stared outside.Tracy nodded quickly before heading to the corner of the study, where the crumpled map was.In the center of the room, a large wooden table was cluttered with scrolls, artifacts, and cryptic books stacked haphazardly on top of one another. The map, half-faded and torn, was the key to Vardy’s next mission, but it wasn’t in great shape. Its edges were burnt.Tracy picked up the map, her fingers tracing the edges carefully, as if afraid the map might fall apart with the slightest touch. She walked back to Vardy, handing it over with a resigned sigh. "You know, it might fall apart if you keep using it like this," she remarked, her voice heavy with concern.Vardy shot her a glance, his eyes sharp and unwavering. "It has to be done. This map leads to something far too important to leave to chance.""Right, of course," Tracy muttered, s
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 74: The Sail
"You’re asking me to turn back?" Vardy finally said, lifting his gaze to meet hers. His voice was calm, as though the uncertainty she felt didn’t touch him at all.Selene didn’t answer immediately. Her fingers fidgeted with the edge of her cloak, and her lips pressed into a thin line.“I’m not asking you to turn back," she said finally, her voice quiet, almost hesitant. "I’m telling you that it’s not worth it. The island will change you. I’ve seen it happen before. It twists your mind. It breaks you, Vardy. Even if you survive, you might never come back the same."Vardy didn’t speak for a long moment, his mind grappling with her words. He understood the weight of what she was saying. But Vardy wasn’t like the others who had failed before him. He had trained for years, honed his skills, and built his resolve. No mist, no curse, no twisted vision of the island’s horrors would stop him from reaching his goal. He wasn’t some mere adventurer chasing after a legendary prize, he was the on
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 75: They Ain’t Dying
Selene stepped closer, her expression unreadable. "You’re not the only one who feels it," she said, her voice barely audible. "I’ve heard stories of the island being alive in its own way,of the very land sensing when someone approaches, when someone seeks to disturb its cursed peace. We need to be ready for anything." Selene said further, her hands folded.Vardy kept his eyes fixed ahead. The island was more than just a place, it was a living, breathing entity, and whatever power it held, it wasn’t going to give it up easily.The ship started experiencing turbulence, they kept swaying back and forth, all trying to keep the balance of the ship.Suddenly, the whispers returned faintly. The words were unintelligible, yet the sound itself seemed to vibrate through Vardy’s bones, unsettling him in a way he couldn’t explain.Ferah’s eyes widened, and she stepped closer to Vardy. "It’s here," she said, her voice low, strained. "We’re not alone."The mist thickened further, swirling around t
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 76: A Figure like Fog
“No…” Vardy whispered, his voice breaking. “I’m not you. I won’t become you.”The creature laughed again, a deep, rumbling sound that filled the entire forest. “Then prove it. Show me that you can stop me, that you can control this power inside you. Or I will take control, and you will be nothing more than a monster.”The world around Vardy seemed to close in, the mist pressing down on him like a weight. The trial was his to face. There was no escaping it now.Meanwhile, Tracy’s battle with the creatures continued. Their relentless attacks were starting to wear on her, but she refused to back down. She had no choice. They had to hold the line, for Vardy, for their mission.Ferah and Selene weren't left out, they battled with different creatures, that weren't dying.As Tracy swung her sword again, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something, or someone was watching them, waiting for the right moment to strike. And she knew, deep down, that they weren’t going to survive much longer.T
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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
