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The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 20: The Daring Choice
The reality is now and here, a way forward is all I can only think of, I don't care about myself, but for those who have journeyed with me up till now, Vardy spoke to himself in silence, I can't put them down, I can't give up on them, he said to himself.Vardy’s heart raced, the weight of Aziel’s words pressing down on him like a thousand stones. The very idea that the darkness, something he had fought so desperately to escape, was a part of him was too much to comprehend. His mind reeled, struggling to understand how he could possibly be connected to the very force he had always seen as an enemy.Aziel’s gaze held steady, watching him closely, almost as if he were savoring Vardy’s internal conflict. "You’re torn, I can see it. You want to deny it, push it away, but you can’t. You’ll come to understand, eventually. We all do."Vardy shook his head, trying to clear the fog clouding his thoughts. "You’re lying. I’m not like you."Aziel’s lips twisted into a cruel smile. "You think you’r
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 21: Eyes of the Dark Storm
Now, dark and cold, tired and weary, the city loomed ahead like a dark stain on the earth surface, its towering spires reaching up to the sky like cracking teeth, sharp and unforgiving. Vardy could feel the oppressive weight of its presence pressing on him, the air thick with a sense of looming danger that seemed to emanate from the very streets.Ferah, Luthor, and Vardy walked in silence, their footsteps muffled by the dirt road beneath them. The wind had picked up, circling dust and debris around them, as if the very world was preparing for something monumental."We’re getting close," Luthor said, his voice low, almost as if speaking too loudly might provoke something hidden in the shadows. "This place… it feels wrong.""I can feel it too," Ferah agreed, her expression tense. "Something's off about this city. It’s like it’s been waiting for us."Vardy said nothing, his mind consumed by the storm of thoughts swirling in him. The darkness within him, the pull of Aziel’s words, the ch
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 22: The Heart of Darkness
The air was alive with crackling energy, and the very earth beneath Vardy's feet seemed to hold with a dark, unyielding power. Tendrils of shadow reached out from the cracks in the ground, twisting and writhing like serpents with a mind of their own. Each movement sent a shiver through the city, as though the streets themselves were groaning under the weight of an ancient, forgotten force.Aziel’s figure loomed above them, the faint glow of his eyes illuminating the darkness. He stood unaffected, unrestricted, not to be destroyed, his confidence over shadowing him, his hands raised in a commanding gesture. The dark energy swirled around him like an obedient pet, bending to his will. His smile, cruel and knowing, sent a shiver down Vardy’s spine."You still don’t understand, do you?" Vardy. Aziel’s voice was soft, almost coaxing. "This power, and this darkness,is your inheritance, Vardy. It has been waiting for you. All this time, waiting for your presence just to embrace, you’ve fough
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 23: The Confrontation of Vardy against the Dark
Vardy kept on pushing in, giving all he could to stop all of this, he knew. He was no match for what was ahead of him, but should he just. Give in, after all, No he can't do that, not if it was him alone in this,, but for the precious sake of, the one around him, I'll rather die by my hand than give in to this forsaken darkness lurking inside, I won't accept defeat not so soon,His heart was still pounding, it looked more like the dark could listen to everything he was saying, and with every step they took towards the citadel, the depth would always yawn to park them in, but was not a match for the three skills and what they had encountered so far..The air inside the citadel was thick with the weight of dark power, pressing down on them like an invisible hand. The walls seemed to pulse with energy, their surfaces slick with shadow, as though the very structure of the citadel was alive. The distant echoes of Aziel’s laughter vibrate through the halls, mocking and sticking, but Vardy
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 24: The Light against the Dark
The citadel, once a monument to Aziel’s reign of terror, stood silent in the wake of his fall. Sunlight filtered through the cracks in the stone, casting long beams across the ruin. The oppressive darkness that had once hung heavy over the city was gone, but the cost of victory weighed heavily on the survivors. Vardy, Ferah, Tracy, Jesse and Luthor stood at the heart of the shattered citadel, the echoes of the battle still roaming through the air.Vardy’s chest rose and fell in labored breaths, the toll of the final confrontation taking its toll on him. The light within him had faded, leaving a hollow emptiness in its wake. He had given everything to defeat Aziel, but in doing so, he felt the last of his strength slip away.Ferah knelt beside him, her gaze soft but unwavering. "You did it, Vardy. We did it. The city is safe because of you."Vardy’s eyes met hers, filled with both gratitude and sorrow. "It doesn’t feel like we are done yet," he admitted, his voice soothing the situatio
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 25: The Unbelievable Return
Days have passed since Aziel’s fall, and the city began its slow recovery. The people were freed from the darkness that had shadowed them, they all started to rebuild, unite, and see each other once again, and the air was lighter than it had been in years. But Vardy and his team knew better than to think the war was over. The presence of the Dark Warlocks lingered like a shadow on the horizon. Despite Aziel’s defeat, there were whispers of power far greater, a force that had been pulling the strings from the shadows for age's.One evening, as the team gathered in their makeshift headquarters at Oak Academy, the familiar figure of Sly appeared on the horizon. His silhouette was unmistakable,tall, confident, and exuding an aura of pure malevolence. His face was partially concealed by a hood, but his eyes gleamed with the same unyielding determination that had marked his every step since the beginning of this journey up till the moment."Sly," Vardy commanded, his voice filled with a m
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 26: Shadows Rising
The calm in Oak Academy was deceptive. Though the city was beginning to rebuild, the team couldn’t ignore the growing tension in the air. The darkness that lingered wasn’t just Sly’s presence,it was something deeper, an under flow of unease that warned them of what was to come, Vardy, Ferah, Luthor, Tracy, and Jesse gathered in the academy’s war room, still looking at the map searching over one maps and ancient texts in the rom. The flickering candlelight danced across their faces, their expressions stood with determination.Jesse leaned over the table, tracing his finger across a map of the region. "Sly’s words weren’t just bravado. He’s not working alone. The Dark Warlocks have been rebuilding their forces in the shadows. If we’re going to stop them, we need to find their stronghold."Luthor crossed his arms, his brow furrowed. "We can’t just charge in blind. Sly’s been one step ahead of us every time. If we’re not careful, we’ll walk straight into a trap."Tracy nodded, her fing
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 27: Mysteries Unfold
The five set out to find leverage against Sly and his goons but little did they know it was under their nose the whole time. The group still sat in the War Room late into the night with candle light around the room. Losing hope and as exhaustion overtook their bodies, they sat down around the table with sighs of defeat. Vardy glanced at his staff and felt for the light within. It was dim, more than it had been in recent days. "The light.....seems to be more dim than usual...." Tracy observed. Inside Vardy was in a panic with no idea what to do but outside, he held his face and body in the same loose, confident and poised manner. He nodded. "It is. I don't know how to fix it." His voice came out even as he spoke. Tracy sat there, thinking and mentally Flipping through books she had been reading for research purposes and remembered a particular spell book that had caught her fancy just earlier that day. Scrolls and ancient diaries sat open and scattered across the table making it hard
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Chapter 100: The Rebel
“Vardy, look at me." Selene called, her gaze still locked to him.Her voice was steady, cutting through the storm raging in his mind.But the moment her fingers brushed against his skin, a violent force exploded from the pot, and Selene was thrown backward.Her body slammed against the stone wall with a sickening crack before she collapsed to the ground."Selene!"Vardy’s world snapped.The whispers howled, furious at the interruption.Vardy’s vision turned red.The room darkened. The relics around him pulsed, the walls vibrating with a hidden force.Vardy turned his gaze back to the pot of Calabash.The source.The whispers sensed his intent."NO!"A surge of black energy shot toward him, trying to stop him.But Vardy was faster.With a roar, he lunged forward, raising his sword. With all his strength, he smashed it into the pot.CRACK!The artifact shattered.Dark energy screamed as it burst into the air. The room shook violently, the pressure lifting all at once, as if a great weig
Chapter 99: The Fall of Dean’s Chamber
“Vardy, what are your plans for Dean’s chamber?” Luthor asked before they left.Vardy turned, his gaze darting round the whole place. It was where Dean had taken as his possession, where he hid most of his things, his secret items.“We need to get these people to destroy this place, because this is too dangerous,” Selene said, darting around before settling his gaze on Vardy.“What do you mean? I should endanger their lives for my personal gain?” Vardy asked a bit skeptical of what Selene meant.Selene heaved and strode closer to Vardy, who was now down on his horse.“I mean, this is too dangerous for you, Dean would have thought so well and knew that one day, you'll surface.” Selene said and continued, “Dean is very smart and predictable.”“Do smart and predictable go together?” Tracy asked, moving closer to them, her eyes piecing deep into Vardy's.“We just have to be careful, especially Vardy.” Selene said finally, her arms akimbo.Vardy’s fingers curled into a fist. "That place n
Chapter 98: A Heavy Decision
“We can’t just sit here and do nothing,” Vardy said firmly, his voice filled with resolve. “We need to find out everything we can about the System. We need to prepare for what's coming.”Luthor, who had been silently listening nearby, stepped forward. “You’re not alone in this, Vardy. We’ll help. Whatever it takes.”Selene and Tracy, who had been standing at the edge of the group, moved closer. “We’re with you,” Tracy said quietly, her voice steady. “This is our fight too.”Vardy nodded, his heart swelling with ease. He had led them before, and they had followed him. And now, in the face of an enemy greater than any they had ever known, they were still with him.“We’ll gather our allies,” Vardy said, his voice firm. “We need to strengthen Haven, prepare for the worst, and start seeking out every scrap of knowledge we can find about the System. We’ll face this head-on. Together.”Aria’s expression softened slightly, though she didn’t look entirely relieved. She knew the path ahead woul
Chapter 97: The Bigger Threat
Vardy stood still for a long moment, absorbing her words. His mind flashed to the battle against Dean, to Ferah’s sacrifice.Fighting against Aegaon was a massive responsibility."You come here asking for my leadership," Vardy said, his voice measured, "but what do you offer in return? Haven is still recovering. My people are still rebuilding. I can’t afford to divert all my resources to a battle that might cost us everything."Arla’s eyes darkened at his words, but she didn’t flinch. "We offer you more than just our support," she said, stepping closer. "We have allies in every corner, fighters, strategists, spies, all of whom are prepared to join this fight. Together, we can take down the Aegaon before they strike with full force. You’re not alone in this, Vardy. We’ve all suffered at their hands."Vardy turned his gaze to the horizon for a moment. He had thought that the battle was over, that Haven would finally be able to breathe. But deep down, he knew the Aegaon were never truly
Chapter 96: The Visit
Selene's eyes narrowed. "What’s worse is that they’re said to be rallying behind a new leader. Someone more dangerous than Dean. If that's true…" She trailed off, her voice dropping to a whisper. "We can’t afford to underestimate them. They’ve been playing the long game, and we’ve only just caught up."Vardy exhaled sharply, his eyes closing as if to shut out her words. "I know. I know. But we need to find them. We need to strike first before they can organize, before they can spread their influence again. I can't let this city fall back into chaos.""You won’t," Selene said, her voice soft. "You’ve already proven that you can lead, Vardy. Haven is a testament to that."Vardy didn’t respond immediately. His mind was filled with images of Ferah, her sacrifice, her bravery. It was her loss that had struck the hardest blow. It was her death that haunted his every step. He had led them to victory, but at what cost? What had he truly gained?Selene watched him for a moment before speakin
Chapter 95: Rumors about the Aegon
Vardy’s lips pressed into a thin line, his gaze darting over to the celebrating crowd before finally meeting her eyes. "I appreciate that, Tracy. But I can’t ignore what I’ve seen. What I know. This, this victory, it’s only temporary. We still don’t know the full extent of what we’re dealing with.""I understand," Tracy said softly. "But even the strongest warriors need to rest. You’ve been carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. Ferah’s sacrifice... it’s not something you can just brush aside. You need to honor it. But you also need to heal. And that means resting. Let the people celebrate their freedom. Let them know that they’re safe. You’ve done your part."Vardy nodded slowly, "I don’t know how to let it go. How to stop thinking about what’s next. The fear... it never leaves."Selene, having overheard their conversation, stepped forward. "You don’t have to face it alone. We’re with you, Vardy. We’ll face whatever comes next, together."Vardy nodded allowing himself t
Chapter 94: She’s Gone
Tracy, we don’t have time!” Luthor called out, his voice strained as he carried Ferah’s lifeless body with ease. “You can’t carry him too. He’ll be fine, but we have to move now!”Tracy’s feet faltered for a second, her body swaying as the pull to go back to Vardy battled with her instincts to stay with Ferah. But as Luthor’s words sank in, she realized he was right after all.They didn’t have the time. The very foundation beneath them was falling. The earth was breaking apart, and the very sky above seemed to be suffocating them with its dark energy.With a heavy heart, Tracy tore her gaze away from Vardy’s weakened form and turned toward their path. They had to move. They had to survive, and somehow, they had to figure out how to rebuild after everything had crumbled.The chaos around them was deafening. The shriek of metal and stone tearing apart echoed through the halls, sending ripples of terror through the group.Tracy pushed forward.But they made it. Just barely. Through the j
Chapter 93: A Cry for a Loved One
“Not like this,” Vardy whispered, trying to steady himself. “I won’t let you win. I won’t become like Dean... like that.”He struggled to regain control, but the artifact was relentless. He could feel its dark whispers in the back of his mind, coaxing him, promising him unimaginable power, a future where he was unstoppable. The artifact was trying to seduce him, to draw him. But Vardy could feel something within him, something stronger than the pull of the artifact: his will. His will to survive. His will to protect.He clenched his teeth, fighting nausea and dizziness as the power surged inside him. “I am not you,” Vardy gritted out, pressing his hands against his chest, trying to force the artifact back. “I won’t let it control me.”But even as he spoke, the energy in his chest felt like it was about to explode. The artifact, sensing his resistance, intensified its hold on him, sending waves of excruciating pain to his veins. Vardy’s body trembled as the artifact tried to break hi
Chapter 92: Dean’s Fall
Vardy was ready.He wasn’t going to let Dean’s power overwhelm him. He reached into the artifact, pulling its energy toward him in a controlled explosion that shattered Dean’s attack.The force of the explosion sent shockwaves through the room, and for a brief moment, they were both thrown off balance. The artifacts cracked.The longer it was left unchecked, the more dangerous it would become. Dean’s time was running out.“You’re finished, Dean,” Vardy said, his voice low. “You’ve played your hand, and now, it’s time for you to pay.”Vardy stood tall, his face tilted up toward the ceiling of the fortress. His heart thudded in his chest, each beat louder than the last. His body was battered, bruised, and weary from the intensity of the fight, but there was something more powerful surging through him now. The artifact, glowing with an ominous light, pulsed in Vardy’s chest. He could feel it, the pull of the artifact, the temptation to use it to destroy Dean completely, to bring an e
