All Chapters of The Dark Warlock's Game: Chapter 71
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Chapter 71: A Message in Blood
The Dark Warlock's Game/Ruth Lynn
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
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Chapter 72: A Reckoning Begins
The Dark Warlock's Game/Ruth Lynn
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
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Chapter 73: The Island of Artifacts
The Dark Warlock's Game/Ruth Lynn
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
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Chapter 74: The Sail
The Dark Warlock's Game/Ruth Lynn
"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
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Chapter 75: They Ain’t Dying
The Dark Warlock's Game/Ruth Lynn
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
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Chapter 76: A Figure like Fog
The Dark Warlock's Game/Ruth Lynn
“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
Last Updated : 2025-02-14
Chapter 77: The Battle
The Dark Warlock's Game/Ruth Lynn
"Move to the back." Vardy’s voice rang.His eyes locked onto the guardian, its towering form radiating divine energy. Vardy’s undead army, his loyal minions that had followed him across countless lands, were struggling against the overwhelming force of the guardian’s presence. Their unusual strength was nothing compared to that of the guardian, making them struggle alongside Vardy.Tracy, though she wanted to stay and fight beside him, knew better than to argue. Vardy had been the one to lead them this far, and his tactical mind was sharper than anything they could hope to match. She moved quickly, grabbing Ferah’s arm as they retreated to the rear, away from the frontlines where the battle was raging. Her heart pounded in her chest, but it wasn't from fear.Luthor was already positioning himself with his usual flair, ready to charge, his muscles taut under his clothes. But even he seemed unsure of how to approach this fight. They had faced many dangers, but none as relentless and
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Chapter 78: Back to the Ship
The Dark Warlock's Game/Ruth Lynn
The group stood still, breathing heavily, their bodies sore. They've had enough already.Vardy’s gaze shifted toward the pedestal where the artifact had been guarded, the ancient object was now within reach.Ferah collapsed into Tracy’s arms, her body trembling from the strain of using her power. Her face was pale, her energy drained completely. “Ferah!” Tracy cried, cradling her head in her lap. “Please, stay with me.”But Ferah could barely respond. Her eyes fluttered weakly, and she gave Tracy a faint, reassuring smile.“I’m... okay...” Ferah muttered faintly.Tracy’s heart clenched, but there was no time for tears now. Selene hurried over to help support Ferah, whispering words of comfort as she checked for signs of any lasting damage. Luthor, meanwhile, moved toward Vardy, his eyes narrowed as he watched him make his way toward the pedestal.Vardy stepped forward, his fingers trembling slightly as he reached out to take the artifact. The moment his hand made contact with the a
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Chapter 79: I Will Take Over the World
The Dark Warlock's Game/Ruth Lynn
“Stay with her,” Tracy said to Selene, her voice low but firm. “I’ll try to get Vardy to focus. We can’t let him slip away too.”Selene didn’t respond, but Tracy saw the faint nod of her head as she continued her work on Ferah. Tracy turned her attention to Vardy again. He was still standing at the bow of the ship, staring out at the water. She walked up to him, careful not to startle him, but when he turned to face her, she could see it. The change was in his eyes. The darkness was beginning to take over, without warning.“Vardy,” she said, her voice a little more insistent now. “You need to talk to me. This... this power is messing with your head, I can see it.”Vardy's jaw tightened, his hands shaking slightly as he gripped the artifact even tighter. He looked at Tracy, his eyes narrowing. “I’m fine. You’re overreacting.”Tracy stepped closer to him, her heart pounding in her chest. “No, Vardy. I’m not overreacting. I know you. And this isn’t you.” She reached out, placing a hand
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Chapter 80: I’m Unstoppable
The Dark Warlock's Game/Ruth Lynn
“I have to,” Vardy said quietly. “I don’t have a choice.”With that, he turned, already moving toward the edge of the ship. The distant lights of Haven City beckoned to him, and he knew, deep down, that there was no other path for him. Dean had started something, and if Vardy didn’t stop him now, there would be no stopping.“We're all going with you, Vardy.” Selene voiced out all of a sudden.Vardy turned, his gaze fixed on them all, “no… no. I need you to take Ferah to safety.”“Who said I wasn't going too?” Ferah said, though in a low tone but, shocking Vardy.“No way! Ferah please..” Vardy objected, but it seemed like they all planned it and they weren't ready to yield.Vardy heaved darting round, not knowing what to say again.Meanwhile, in Haven City, the destruction continued. The city had descended into chaos. People were trapped in their homes, unable to escape the nightmare that Dean had brought.Dean stood at the heart of the destruction, his arms raised to the sky, comman
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