Chapter 63

The chamber crackled with dark energy, shadows pulsating around the Harbinger like a living entity. Its glowing eyes bore into Victor, challenging him to make the first move. Selene, Julian, and Malachi stood at Victor's side, their weapons drawn, but they could feel the oppressive force that surrounded the ancient enemy.

"You've lingered in the shadows for long enough," Victor said, his voice steady, though his heart pounded. "This ends tonight."

The Harbinger's laugh echoed, cold and mocking. "You, a forgotten prince, think you can defeat me? You've ruled your people in secret for centuries, but you can't hide from the truth of what you are—just like you can't stop the storm I've unleashed upon your city."

Victor felt the weight of those words. He had always known the balance of power in the city was fragile, but now, as he faced the Harbinger, he understood the true depth of the enemy’s influence. It had spread through the veins of his people, feeding on their fears, on their weakn