Chapter 12: The Search Beyond the EmpireXander, Lillia, and Sophie knew that they had to act fast to find the missing Emperor. They were convinced that the mysterious girl they had found was somehow involved in the kidnapping, and they needed to find out more.After some careful questioning, they discovered that the girl had been taken from her home by a group of men who had used dark magic to subdue her. She didn't know where they had taken her, but she had heard them mention a place called the Forbidden Forest.Xander knew that the Forbidden Forest was located beyond the borders of the Lianyu Empire, and it was said to be a place of great danger and darkness. He knew that they would need to be careful, but he was determined to rescue the Emperor."I think we should head out to the Forbidden Forest," Xander said. "If the kidnappers are using dark magic, then it's likely that they're hiding out there."Lillia and Sophie both nodded, their determination matching Xander's. "We're with

Chapter 14 :Flashback Part 1Xander, Lillia, and Sophie sat with Ling, the head of the palace guard, in his private chambers. They had come to say their goodbyes before embarking on their journey to rescue the Emperor."I wish you all the best of luck on your journey," Ling said, his voice heavy with concern. "But be careful. The mages who kidnapped the Emperor are powerful, and they will stop at nothing to keep him captive."Xander nodded solemnly. "We will be careful," he said. "But we cannot sit idly by while the Emperor is in danger."Lillia reached out and took Ling's hand. "Thank you for everything you've done for us," she said. "We couldn't have gotten this far without you."Ling smiled warmly at her. "It has been my honor to serve you," she said. "And I will continue to do so, even from afar."Sophie, who had been quiet until now, spoke up. "Is there anything you can tell us about the mages who kidnapped the Emperor?" she asked. "Anything that might give us an advantage?"Ling

Chapter 16: Preparing for the UnderworldXander, Lillia, and Sophie knew that their mission to defeat the Dark Lord and rescue the Emperor would not be an easy one. They needed to prepare themselves for the dangerous journey ahead.As they sat together in their hideout, strategizing their next move, Merlin suddenly appeared before them."Xander, Lillia, and Sophie," he said, his voice grave. "I have important information for you. The Queen of frata wishes to speak with you regarding your mission."Xander and his companions were taken aback by this news. They knew that the Queen was a powerful ally, but they had not expected her to reach out to them.Without hesitation, they agreed to meet with the Queen, and Merlin led them to her palace.As they entered the grand halls of the palace, they were met with the sight of the Queen sitting on her throne, surrounded by her advisors."Xander, Lillia, and Sophie," she greeted them, her voice regal and commanding. "I have been following your mi

Chapter 18: RestingXander, Lillia, Sophie, and the old man sage had been walking for hours through the twisting tunnels of the Underworld. They were exhausted and in need of rest, but they knew they couldn't stop now. The fate of the Empire rested on their shoulders, and they had to keep moving forward.Finally, they came to a small chamber with a shallow pool in the center. The old man sage led the way, his staff glowing faintly in the darkness."We can rest here," he said, gesturing towards the pool. "The water is cool and refreshing."Xander and the others gratefully sank down beside the pool, their muscles aching from the long walk.As they rested, Xander's mind wandered back to the girl he had met earlier, Amara. He had only spoken to her briefly, but her kindness had stayed with him.He wondered if she was safe, if she had managed to escape the chaos that had engulfed the Empire. He hoped that she was all right, that she was somewhere safe and protected.As he thought about Ama

Chapter 20: ReturnXander, Lillia, Sophie, and the old-sage emerged from the underworld, exhausted but victorious. They had rescued the Emperor, who they now knew was actually a small girl named Xiao Lu. She looked up at them with a mix of gratitude and fear.Xander approached her and kneeled down to her level. "Don't be afraid, Xiao Lu. We are here to protect you," he said, offering her a comforting smile.Xiao Lu's eyes widened as she recognized him. "You're the one who saved me from the rebels," she said softly, her voice barely above a whisper.Xander nodded. "Yes, that's me. And I'm here to make sure nothing ever happens to you again."Lillia and Sophie approached Xiao Lu and offered her their hands, helping her stand up. "We'll protect you too, Xiao Lu," Lillia said.Sophie nodded in agreement. "We're all friends here. You don't have to be afraid."The old-sage stepped forward and looked at Xiao Lu with a wise smile. "You are the Emperor of the Kingdom of Light. And as your loya