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Chapter 265 — Faith Without Fear
The voice echoed through the underground chamber. “So… Has the age of the gods finally ended?”No one answered immediately. Kael stood motionless, listening. The voice carried no anger, it carried no pride, and it sounded like someone who had slept for a very long time and wanted to understand the world before taking another step. The heavy chains rattled once more beneath the stone floor, then everything became quiet.Eron rested a hand on the hilt of his sword. “Show yourself.”The voice answered calmly. “Not yet, I have no wish to frighten those who stand above me.”Keeper Mira looked around the chamber. “Who are you?”A pause followed.“I have been called many names.” The voice said.“None of them matter anymore.” Keeper Mira muttered. “What matters is your answer.”The unseen speaker repeated the question. “Has the age of the gods truly ended?”Kael looked toward the darkness beyond the chamber. “Yes, the gods have withdrawn, the heavens have been sealed.”The silence that follow
Chapter 264 — The Last Temple
The news reached the capital before sunrise.A messenger from the western highlands rode through the palace gates with a horse so exhausted that it nearly collapsed.The young guard on duty rushed forward. “What happened?”The messenger slid from the saddle. “I need to speak with Lord Kael.”Minutes later, Kael, Eron, Queen Seraphine, and Keeper Mira gathered inside the council chamber.The messenger bowed deeply. “My name is Daren. I serve the village of Ash Hollow.”Kael handed him a cup of water. “Take your time.”Daren drank before speaking again. “The light has gone out.”Keeper Mira immediately understood. “Which light?”“The one inside the Temple of Solis," Daren replied.Silence settled over the room.Queen Seraphine looked at Mira. “I thought every divine flame had already disappeared.”“So did I,” Mira admitted. “There was one exception.” She turned toward Kael. “The Temple of Solis was built before the first human kingdoms. It held the last remaining divine flame after the
Chapter 263 — The Children of Tomorrow
Morning sunlight spread across the valley outside the capital. The old military training grounds no longer echoed with the sounds of armies preparing for war. The broken towers had been repaired, the scorched earth had been replaced with green fields, and new buildings stood where barracks had once been.A large wooden sign welcomed every visitor.Academy of the New DawnChildren and teenagers from every race entered through the gates together. Humans. Demons. Beastfolk. Elves. Dwarves. Even a few races that had remained hidden during the long war. There were no separate entrances, no separate classrooms. Queen Seraphine had insisted that if the world truly wanted peace, it had to begin with its children.Kael stood near the entrance with Eron. Neither wore royal clothing, they wanted to observe without drawing attention. Eron smiled as he watched two boys argue over who could run faster. One had small demon horns, the other was completely human. Neither seemed to care about the diffe
Chapter 262 — Peace Has Enemies
Three weeks passed after the delegation returned from the city between worlds. Life continued. Markets filled with people again. Farms produced healthy harvests. Roads that had been destroyed during the war reopened. Human craftsmen and demon builders worked together on bridges, homes, and public halls. For the first time in many years, people spoke about the future instead of surviving the present, yet peace carried its own dangers.Kael noticed them before most people did. He stood beside the eastern gate of the capital as merchants from every kingdom entered the city. Their waggons carried silk, iron, spices, rare crystals, and books from distant lands.Trade had never been stronger.Eron joined him. “You are studying people again.”Kael smiled. “They usually tell the truth before they start speaking.”Eron looked across the busy road. “I see merchants.”“So do I,” Kael replied.“They look successful,” Eron said.“They are.” Kael watched two wealthy traders arguing over a shipment.
Chapter 261— The World That Refused Gods
Morning arrived with clear skies over the ancient city. The tension left behind by the warning in the Book Never Written lingered in everyone’s minds, but life around them continued as normal. Merchants opened their shops. Children hurried through the streets. Craftsmen repaired old buildings that had stood for thousands of years.Kael stood near the bridge overlooking the valley below. He had spent most of the night thinking about the observers from other worlds; someone was watching, and someone was waiting.The only question was why.Footsteps approached from behind. Keeper Mira smiled as she joined him. “I thought you would be here.”Kael returned the smile. “I could not sleep.”“You have been carrying many questions," Keeper Mira said.“I have,” Kael replied.Mira rested her hands on the stone railing. “I believe I know someone who may answer a few of them.”Kael looked at her. “Who?”“Visitors.” She replied.He frowned. “From another world?”“Yes.” She nodded toward the bridge.
Chapter 260 — Eyes Across Creation
No one spoke after Kael finished reading the final sentence. The room remained completely still. The book lay open on the table, its newest words glowing softly before fading into ordinary black ink. Unlike the earlier pages, these words did not disappear. They remained as though the book wanted no one to forget them. When the Last Gate opens, the First Gods will seek the First Guardian… and the choice he makes will decide the fate of every world.Eron looked at his brother. “What is the Last Gate?”Kael slowly shook his head. “I do not know.”“You have never heard of it?” Eron asked.“No,” Kael replied.Keeper Mira stepped closer to the book. “We have protected bridges for generations.” She carefully turned several pages. “I have never seen those words in any record.”Queen Seraphine looked thoughtful. “Then perhaps no one was meant to.”The room fell silent again. Every answer they uncovered seemed to reveal an even greater mystery. Finally, Kael closed the book. The moment the cove
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