Chapter 13: Seeking AlliesXander, Lillia, and Sophie set out on their journey to find allies who could help them in their quest to rescue the Emperor. They knew that they couldn't face the Dark Lord and his minions alone, and they needed all the help they could get.As they traveled, Xander and Lillia discussed their plans. "We need to find someone who knows the way to the underworld," Xander said. "We can't just wander around down there looking for the Emperor."Lillia nodded. "I agree," she said. "But who would know the way?"Sophie spoke up. "There is an old sage who lives in the city of Zhongxiang," she said. "He has knowledge of the underworld and the creatures that inhabit it. He might be able to help us."Xander and Lillia looked at each other, then nodded in agreement. "Let's head to Zhongxiang then," Xander said. "We don't have any time to waste."As they traveled, they encountered many dangers, including bandits and wild beasts. But they fought bravely, knowing that they we
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 15:Flashback Part 2As Xander, Lillia, and Sophie left the old sage's house, the sage approached them and introduced himself as Rigard Strova, a renowned swordsman and warrior."I couldn't help but overhear your conversation, young ones," Rigard said. "I sensed a great power within you, especially in you, Xander. I have a proposition for you.""What is it?" Xander asked, intrigued."I challenge you to a duel," Rigard replied. "If you defeat me, I will give you my blessing and any advice you may need for your journey. But if I defeat you, you must promise me to continue training and honing your skills until you become a true warrior."Xander nodded, accepting the challenge. Lillia and Sophie stood back and watched as Xander drew his sword, ready to face the old sage.The two warriors circled each other, their swords glinting in the sunlight. Rigard was fast and agile, despite his age, and he easily parried Xander's first few strikes. But Xander was determined to prove himself,
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 17: Into the UnderworldXander, Lillia, Sophie, and the old man sage walked through the eerie, dimly lit corridors of the Underworld. The air was thick with the stench of sulfur and brimstone, and the ground beneath their feet felt unnaturally cold.Xander led the way, his sword at the ready, while Lillia and Sophie followed closely behind. The old man sage walked beside them, his staff glowing softly in the darkness.As they turned a corner, they were suddenly faced with a massive, snarling demon, its eyes blazing with fury.Xander tightened his grip on his sword, ready to fight. "Stay back," he warned Lillia and Sophie. "I'll handle this."The demon let out a deafening roar, its massive claws slashing through the air. Xander dodged its attacks, darting in and out of range as he swung his sword.Lillia and Sophie watched in awe as Xander battled the demon, his movements swift and graceful. The old man sage stood back, his eyes closed as he muttered an incantation under his br
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 19: Fighting the Dark lordXander, Lillia, Sophie, and the old man sage charged towards the Demon King, their weapons at the ready. The ground shook beneath them as the Demon King roared and charged towards them."Be careful, everyone," the old man sage warned. "This is not a foe to be underestimated."Xander lunged forward, swinging his sword with all his might. The Demon King deftly parried the blow and retaliated with a powerful punch that sent Xander flying back.Lillia charged in next, wielding her staff with deadly precision. She landed a few solid blows on the Demon King, but he was far too powerful to be taken down so easily. He grabbed her staff and broke it with a single motion, leaving Lillia defenseless.Sophie sprang into action, hurling fireballs at the Demon King with all her might. The flames exploded on impact, but the Demon King barely seemed to notice. He shrugged off the attacks like they were nothing.The old man sage used his magic to create a barrier aro
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