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Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 1: Tough choices
The Blackwoods gathered in their grand hall, feasting and laughing as they always did. But even as they enjoyed their opulence, they couldn't help but feel a twinge of resentment toward their lowly son-in-law, Markus. They snickered at his shabby clothes and mocked his lack of refinement. "You're nothing more than a peasant," sneered Lord Blackwood, the head of the family. "You'll never amount to anything in this world. You're lucky we even let you marry our daughter.""I may not be as refined as you, but I have something you'll never have," replied Markus, his eyes flashing with defiance. "I have the favor of the gods. You can mock me all you want, but you'll never be able to touch me. I'm beyond your reach.""You arrogant fool!" snapped Lady Blackwood, her face reddening with anger.The Blackwoods were among the wealthiest and most powerful families in the land, and they looked down on Markus with scorn. He was of humble birth, and his lack of wealth and status were an affront to th
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 2: The legacy
Suddenly, a shadow fell over the clearing, and a monstrous roar echoed through the air. The dragon had found him. With a flick of its powerful tail, it knocked him to the ground, and he could feel the heat of its breath on his skin.Using every ounce of strength he had, Markus scrambled to his feet and swung the Sword of the Gods at the dragon. It connected with a resounding clang, and the dragon reeled back, snarling. But it was only a momentary setback, and the dragon soon regained its footing.The dragon swiped at him with its massive claws, and he just barely managed to duck out of the way. His heart was pounding in his chest, and he knew he had to find a way to defeat the beast before it was too late. Suddenly, he had an idea. He closed his eyes and concentrated, focusing all of his energy on his senses.He could hear the dragon's every breath, feel the wind as its wings flapped, smell the acrid stench of its scales. It was overwhelming, but he forced himself to keep his focus.Ma
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 3: Climbing uphill
Celeste's heart sank as she listened to the sound of silence on the other end of the line. She held her breath, hoping against hope that he would speak. But as the seconds ticked by, the only sound she heard was the faint buzz of static on the phone.Finally, she hung up, her hands shaking and tears welling in her eyes. She had never felt so alone.Celeste's wedding day dawned, and she felt like a prisoner in her own body. She had tried everything to escape her fate, but her parents had left her no choice. She would be married to Bradford, whether she liked it or not.As the ceremony began, she felt her heart sink. She was about to lose everything she had ever cared about. But just as the priest was about to pronounce them man and wife, a thunderous roar echoed through the hall.A great shadow passed over the assembled guests, and all eyes turned upward to see a dragon descending from the sky.The rumors were true - the god of war had returned, and he had come to stop the wedding. As t
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 4: The trial
The sentries from Capital City of Precipice arrived at Markus's home, their faces grim and unsmiling. They explained that he was to be brought before the governor, to answer for his actions."What have I done?" asked Markus, his heart sinking. "I only did what I thought was right.""The people are in danger because of you," said the lead sentry. "And the governor demands an explanation."Celeste's eyes flashed with anger. "He is the god of war!" she exclaimed. "You saw the dragon! Surely that must mean something!"The governor waved a dismissive hand. "Anyone can tame a dragon, if they know the right incantations," he said. "It is not proof of divinity.""But he saved me!" cried Celeste, her voice breaking. "He is not the one who has put us in danger. It is the god killers who threaten us all!""Enough!" roared the president, slamming his fist on the table. "You will not speak out of turn, girl! And as for you, boy," he said, turning to Markus."You have put our people in danger," said
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 5: Raid
As Markus approached the governor's office, his injured leg throbbed with pain. He knew that he was in no shape to fight, but he also knew that he had no choice. The governor might have respected him for his courage and resolve, but he made it clear that there was still a long road ahead."You've shown great bravery," the governor said, "but you still have much to learn. You must train hard, and prove yourself worthy of the power you wield. If you fail, you could endanger us all."The words struck a chord in Markus."I know," said Markus, his voice heavy with exhaustion. He was still reeling from the battle, and the governor's words only added to his fatigue. But he knew that the governor was right. He had a lot of work ahead of him, and he could not afford to falter. He would have to train harder than ever before, to become the god of war that his people needed."You have the potential," said the governor, his voice firm but not unkind. "But you must be willing to put in the effort."
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 6: The king's concubine
As they landed, she laid him down on the ground. He was still unconscious, but she could see that he was breathing. She let out a sigh of relief.Nora rushed to her son's side, tears streaming down her face. The family doctor examined him, finding several deep cuts and bruises. He began to clean and bandage his wounds, working feverishly to save him.As the doctor worked, Nora paced back and forth, unable to stop worrying. "Please, please, please," she whispered, over and over again. She had never felt so helpless.After what seemed like an eternity, the doctor straightened up. "He's going to be okay," he said. Nora collapsed in relief, weeping tears of joy.Markus opened his eyes, blinking in the bright sunlight. He tried to sit up, but pain shot through his body. He let out a cry of anguish, and he heard someone rush to his side. It was Cedric, his face full of concern."Celeste!" Markus cried out, his voice hoarse. "Where is she?"Cedric looked at him sadly. "I'm sorry, my friend,"
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 7
Celeste looked at the king, her eyes cold. "I will never submit to you," she said, her voice trembling but resolute. "I would rather die than be with you."The king's eyes flashed with rage. "So be it," he said, his voice low and dangerous. "You will starve in this room until you are nothing but skin and bones."I know you want to break me," said Celeste, "but you won't succeed. I am stronger than you think. You may starve my body, but you will never break my spirit."The king growled in frustration. "We shall see," he said. And with that, he stormed out of the room, leaving Celeste alone, locked in the library.She looked around the room, her mind racing. She had to find a way out, a way to escape. But the windows were barred, and the door was locked. She felt like a caged bird, trapped and helpless....Markus set off on his quest, determined to find Celeste and free her from the king's clutches. But as he ventured into the wild lands outside the city, he encountered strange and ter
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 8
The king was silent, and Markus could see the wheels turning in his mind."If what you say is true," said the king, his words slow and measured, "then I would be a fool to keep her. But how do I know that you speak the truth? How do I know that you are not simply trying to manipulate me?"Markus took a deep breath, his eyes fixed on the king's. "Because I have nothing to gain from this," he said. "I gain nothing from freeing Celeste, except for her safety.As Markus watched the slaves disappear into the distance, a weight lifted from his shoulders. But then, he saw the king's expression change, and a chill ran down his spine. "I have changed my mind," said the king, his voice cold and commanding. "Bring the slaves back to me, now."Markus's heart sank. He knew he couldn't fight the king's forces, and he couldn't let the slaves be returned to captivity. He had to think of something, and fast.As the slaves were released, Markus felt a surge of relief. But then, he remembered Scales, th
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