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Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 61
"I know everything," the man said. "I know what is in your heart, and what you are capable of."What am I?" Markus whispered into the dark. "What kind of man am I?" He heard no reply, only the sound of the wind rustling through the trees. But then, he heard another voice, like a quiet breath on the wind."You are my son."The words sent a chill through him. He turned around, and there was the man again, standing right in front of him. But now, his face was no longer hidden. His eyes were filled with compassion, and his mouth was curved into a gentle smile."No, you can go on," the man said, his voice soft and reassuring. "You are stronger than you think. You are your mother's son, and you have her strength within you. Do not forget that."Markus stared at him, a thousand questions on his lips. "What happened to your empire?"The man sighed. "We had so much. We had friends and allies, wealth and power. But we were young and foolish, and our ambitions led us astray.""Why is this so imp
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 62
Dean shook his head. "I know Juniper," he said. "She's strong and independent, and she's not easily swayed by others."The more Markus listened to Dean, the more he began to understand why Juniper had such a profound effect on the people around her. She had helped Elliott Alderheart find his purpose, and she had even bested Dean in a sparring match. And yet, despite her impressive abilities, she was humble and kind. It was no wonder that Dean had fallen for her. He had seen a side of her that few others had seen....Lucille, the goddess of death, strode through the streets of New Arcadia with her younger sister, Juniper, at her side. The people of the city gave them wary looks, some even turning away in fear as they passed. But Lucille was used to the stares, and she even found them amusing. After all, she was the goddess of death - why wouldn't people fear her?But Juniper, with her sunny disposition, smiled and waved at everyone they passed. She was oblivious to the way people reac
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 63
What if he wasn't as capable as they thought? His stomach churned with uncertainty."Are you okay?" Juniper asked, noticing the fear in his eyes."Elliott," Juniper said gently, "are you okay? You seem a little off today."Elliott looked up at her, his eyes filled with doubt. "I'm not sure I can do this," he said. "What if I'm not good enough?"Juniper's expression softened. "Elliott, you are so much more capable than you give yourself credit for. Don't doubt yourself now."Lucille stood by the door, her bag slung over her shoulder. She had seen the vision of the centaurs' attack, and the horror of it still lingered in her mind. She hated feeling so helpless, like she was just a passive observer in someone else's tragedy. But she had to push through her own discomfort, and focus on the mission ahead. She steeled herself, determined to make a difference.Wyatt approached Juniper and greeted her warmly. The two of them clearly had a history together, and it was clear that they were clos
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 64
Lucille and Elliott looked at each other, both feeling a sense of unease. They had heard stories of centaurs, and they were known for being fierce warriors. But they couldn't turn back now, not with the creatures staring at them so intently.Slowly, they began to move forward, their steps hesitant and unsure. The centaurs watched them closely, their muscles tensed and ready to spring into action. But as they drew closer, something unexpected happened. The centaurs' expressions softened, and they seemed to relax their posture, their tails flicking gently behind them.Lucille remained silent as she observed the exchange between the centaurs and Elliott. She noticed the trepidation in his voice as he stammered, hoping to skip the pleasantries and discuss the god killers. Wyatt, the sprite prince, sensed the tension in the room and did his best to remain calm and dignified, despite his own eagerness to talk. He admired Elliott's courage in speaking up, and the centaurs' respect for his r
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 65
"Go on," she whispered. "You know you want to."He took a deep breath and stepped forward, approaching Mona with a hesitant smile. "I just wanted to say," he began, his voice faltering slightly. "I'm really glad to be here, and I appreciate everything you're doing for us."She looked at him, and he saw a flicker of surprise in her eyes. But then she smiled, and the tension in the air seemed to dissipate."It's not easy," Mona admitted. "But we've learned to be resourceful and rely on each other. And we have our ways of staying safe. We take turns keeping watch, and we have lookouts posted at all times. And if we ever need to hide, we know how to make ourselves invisible to outsiders."She said it so matter-of-factly, as if this were the most normal thing in the world. But Elliott could only imagine how difficult and dangerous it must be, to live like this, always on the move, always looking over your shoulder.Elliott felt Lucille's eyes on him. She nudged him to move closer and talk t
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 66
With a deft swipe of his hoof, Victor knocked Elliott to the ground. The boy lay stunned, his sword just out of reach.The boy's trembling hand clasped the hilt of his sword, his knuckles white with fear. A bead of sweat trickled down his brow as he watched the centaur gallop towards him, a cloud of dust billowing in his wake. He closed his eyes, bracing for the impact. But before he could feel the crushing blow of Victor's hoof, he felt himself rolling away. He opened his eyes, to see the crowd of centaurs laughing and pointing at him. He picked himself up and dusted himself off, his face burning with humiliation.Elliott turned to flee, his heart pounding in his chest. But as he did, a strange sense of determination came over him. He turned on his heel and sprinted towards Victor, his sword raised. Elliott's face exploded with pain as the centaur's fist connected with his cheekbone. He stumbled backward, the world spinning around him. His vision blurred as he tasted blood in his mou
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 67
As Wyatt shrank and clung to Elliott's hair, Lucille mounted her magnificent pegasus-dragon hybrid, Blackmare, and Elliott climbed onto the back of Scales, a majestic dragon. Mona gave the centaurs a parting salute, and the four headed off on their journey, leaving the village behind. Mona watched them go with a mixture of pride and sadness, knowing that they were venturing into the unknown, and that she would miss them dearly. But she had faith in their abilities, and knew that they would come back stronger than ever.As Lucille and Elliott took to the skies on their winged mounts, Mona raced alongside them on the ground. She may not have had wings, but her feet were swift and sure, carrying her across the landscape with ease. She kept pace with Blackmare and Scales, her long legs propelling her forward. In some ways, she was even faster than the winged pair, her lithe body gliding across the ground like a shadow. ...So, while Elliott and Mona were off on their adventure, Markus w
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 68
As the thief's nimble fingers snagged Celeste's purse, Leo's eyes narrowed in anger. With a flick of his wrist, he pointed a finger at the thief and uttered a single word: "RAT!" In an instant, the thief shrank and his clothes fell in a heap on the ground. Where the thief had been standing, there was now a small, frightened rat. The slumdogs around them gasped in shock and fear. They had never seen such a thing before! "Sorry, ma'am," Leo said, turning to Celeste with a sheepish grin. "I didn't mean to startle you. I'm just trying to keep us all safe." Celeste's eyes were wide with shock, but she nodded slowly. She was still trying to process what had just happened. "It's alright, I suppose," she said, her voice trembling slightly. "But please, no more surprises like that!" Nicklaus Fastfingers sat upon a pile of gold, a smug grin on his face. He was no ordinary thief - he was a demigod with the power to steal money from anyone he pleased. Some would call him a villain, others an a
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Dorian felt Juniper's frustration mounting as he held her in his arms. She was giving him the cold shoulder, her arms crossed and her expression one of discontent. He knew he'd messed up, and he wasn't sure how to fix it. So he just held her close, hoping that his presence might somehow make things better.But Juniper was having none of it. "Why even bother?" she said, her voice heavy with disappointment. Dorian felt a sinking feeling in his stomach.Dorian's heart sank as he heard Juniper's words. He knew he had made a mistake, and that he had hurt her in some way. He wasn't sure what to do to make it right, so he decided to give her some space. He knew that sometimes the best thing to do was to give someone the space they needed.But as he walked away, he couldn't help but feel a sense of loss. He wanted to be there for Juniper, to make her feel better. He wanted to be the one who could make her smile, the one who could brighten her day. But it seemed that he had failed in that regar
Chapter 137: A visit from death
Before he could even think about what to do, he heard the pounding of footsteps behind him. He turned around to see a massive, ferocious-looking dragon barreling towards him. It let out a mighty roar, and Carlisle felt the ground shake beneath his feet.Finn was the one who had sold the dragon babies, and he had been motivated by greed. Carlisle, on the other hand, had been scarred by a dragon years ago, and that had shaped his entire life. He was terrified of dragons, and he had devoted himself to keeping them away from people. But now, he was faced with a situation that he couldn't control.The momma dragon let out a deafening roar, and Carlisle could feel the ground tremble beneath his feet. He knew that he had to act fast. But what could he possibly do? He didn't have any weapons, and he was no match for a dragon. All he had was the baby dragon in his hands. It was then that he had an idea. He held the baby dragon out towards the approaching momma dragon, and he began to speak in a
Chapter 136: The mistake
Markus' eyes narrowed, his tone growing more urgent. "But what you've done is much more than a challenge," he said. "You've gone against the very principles of our alliance. We can't have you doing things like this, it could tear us apart!"Finn sighed, his gaze turning distant. "I know it was a risk," he said. "But I couldn't stand by and watch those dragons be harmed. They're just like any other creature, they deserve to be treated with respect and dignity."Markus shook his head. He couldn't argue with that. "You're just making things more complicated. You're looking for an excuse to run off and hide like some hermit!""How dare you say that to me!? After what you've witnessed, you still think I'm trying to run away?""I'm not saying that to insult you," Markus said, his voice growing calmer. "But I have to wonder if you're looking for an escape, rather than a solution. Our alliance was founded on the principle of coexistence, not just hiding away. If we're going to create a better
Chapter 135
"...The dragons then were ruthless, not these plush toys"Markus' eyes narrowed, his tone growing more urgent. "But what you've done is much more than a challenge," he said. "You've gone against the very principles of our alliance. We can't have you doing things like this, it could tear us apart!"Finn sighed, his gaze turning distant. "I know it was a risk," he said. "But I couldn't stand by and watch those dragons be harmed. They're just like any other creature, they deserve to be treated with respect and dignity."Markus shook his head. He couldn't argue with that. "You're just making things more complicated. You're looking for an excuse to run off and hide like some hermit!""How dare you say that to me!? After what you've witnessed, you still think I'm trying to run away?""I'm not saying that to insult you," Markus said, his voice growing calmer. "But I have to wonder if you're looking for an escape, rather than a solution. Our alliance was founded on the principle of coexistenc
Chapter 134: Dragons and chaos
Markus understood Finn's worries, but he remained hopeful. "If we work together, we can show the people that dragons are more than just fearsome creatures. They are intelligent and majestic beings, deserving of our respect and admiration. With time and effort, we can change the way people see dragons, and make the world a better place for all."In his own words, Finn's conditions were as follows: He would agree to help the alliance, and to bring the dragons together under one banner. In return, the alliance would promise to leave him and the dragons alone once the conflict was over, and to allow them to return to their isolated home. They would have no further demands or expectations of him or the dragons.It was a bold request, but Markus and Elliot could see where he was coming from. They needed to find a way to make this work, or risk losing their best chance at victory.Finn's request was understandable, but it presented a challenge for Markus and Elliot. They needed the dragons to
Chapter 133: The dragon tamer
"I'm not here to cause any trouble," he said, his voice wavering slightly. "I just want to talk to you, to explain what happened. Please, just hear me out."Finn looked skeptical, but after a moment's hesitation, he nodded. "Alright, I'll listen," he said, his tone still gruff. "But you'd better make it quick!""Please, Finn, this is important," Elliott pleaded. "Markus needs your help.""And who the blazes are you?" Finn demanded, his tone sharp. "I don't recall inviting you into my home!"Elliott's cheeks flushed with embarrassment. "I, um, I know Nora, and I know Markus."Finn gave Elliott a long, appraising look. "So you're a friend of George's, eh?" he said, his eyes narrowing. "That doesn't mean I have to listen to you.""Hmph," Finn grumbled, shifting from foot to foot. "I'm listening, but don't expect me to be swayed by a bunch of sob stories."Elliott took a deep breath, and began to speak. "It's true that George, as you knew him, made some mistakes. But he was a good man, onc
Chapter 132
'The story of your father is a sad one,' Nora said, her voice tinged with sorrow. 'He was a brave and kind man, but he was a soldier, and he saw much death and destruction in his life. It changed him, and he began to believe that violence was the only way to solve problems. He became angry and bitter, and he could not see any other way to live.'Markus listened intently, his heart heavy with grief. He knew his father had been a good man once, but the years of war had taken their toll. He wished he could have known his father as a child.She paused, as if considering her next words carefully. 'But he did love me. And I believe he loved you, too. He simply could not see beyond his own ambitions. And in the end, those ambitions destroyed him. He used his friends as pawns, and they in turn betrayed him. Revenge and power consumed him, and he was lost to the darkness.'Nora's eyes were bright with unshed tears. 'But you, my dear, you have a choice. You can choose a different path, a better
Chapter 131
"Hey, slow down!" Markus called out to Elliot as he raced toward him. "I'm not going anywhere without you. And I can't have you tripping and falling on your face in your rush to catch up!" He smirked and shook his head.Elliot skidded to a halt and tried to catch his breath. "I heard you were going to look for the dragon tamer. I want to come along!"Markus nodded, already in motion again. "Of course you can come, but you'll have to keep up. And we'll need to be quiet when we find the dragon tamer."Just then, they heard a familiar voice from behind them. "Yoo hoo! Markus?"Markus sighed and turned to see his mother approaching, carrying a pack on her back and her son in her arms. Scales let out a soft purr as they drew near."Mother, thank you for coming with.""You're welcome, my dear," Nora said, her voice gentle. "And you know I could never pass up an adventure like this! Plus, I have some history with the dragon tamer myself. I can't wait to see how he's changed over the years."
Chapter 130: For rich and for poor
The people gathered around her, their eyes full of hope and anticipation. One after another, they asked her questions, their voices growing louder and more desperate with each query."When am I going to get my big break!?""What number combination can I use for the lottery?""Is my job at the market worth it?""Why is my business stagnant?""Your big break will come when you least expect it," Eloise replied calmly, her words soothing the anxious crowd. "But in the meantime, focus on doing your best and giving your customers the best service possible."The crowd listened intently, hanging on her every word. For many of them, Eloise represented their last hope for a better futureAs more and more people came forward, Eloise felt the weight of their problems pressing down on her. It was as if she was caught in a sea of desperation, each person's pleas a drop of water threatening to drown her. But she held her ground, determined to help as many people as she could.But as the crowd swelled
