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The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 29: Vampire History
The five friends made their way through the tunnels and to the Head Quarters which is what he had named the new War Room. They hadn't had much time to explore the rest of the area but it wasn't that important to them. They sat around the table studying spells and getting stronger in their magic while the Leaders were out gathering information. Vardy had never thought much of his Vampire blood till last night. He had never heard his parents mention anything about Vampires so he decided he would study up about them and learn the history. He sat there, pouring over the ancient manuscripts and scrolls. According to those, the Vampires were alive from the beginning.They slaughtered whole villages and towns but then a law was passed among the Vampire Elders that they would only drink the blood of animals. A group of Vampires didn't like that idea and formed a group of their own. They stealthily drank from people and decided to reproduce with the people. That's when Hybrids were born. Hybri
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 30: The Road to Haven
Vardy stood at the edge of the forest, his dark cloak billowing against the chilly wind. Haven City loomed far beyond the horizon, a promise of answers and a crucible for vengeance. His undead companions, silent, hulking figures of former Essentrias, stood behind him, their glowing eyes piercing the darkness.“It’s time,” he muttered, clutching the Staff of Stilling Pollen in one hand. The artifact pulsed faintly, whispering unintelligible words in his mind, like a promise and a threat intertwined.Tracy, walking a few paces behind, tightened her grip on her makeshift spear. She glanced at Vardy but said nothing. The tension between them hadn’t faded since they left White Oak, but there was no time to address it now. Not with the road ahead so perilous.“Let’s move before the wind picks up,” Vardy said, his voice sharp.Ferah, ever vigilant, adjusted her armor and stepped to his side. “The forest is unusually quiet,” she said, her crimson eyes scanning the shadowed trees. “Too quiet.
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 31: Unseen Threats
“There”, Vardy said, pointing toward the structure.The group halted at the edge of the clearing, staring at the dilapidated outpost in uneasy silence.“Looks abandoned,” Tracy said, though her tone betrayed her wariness.“Abandoned places have a way of not staying abandoned,” Luthor muttered, his hand resting on the hilt of a knife he barely knew how to use.Vardy stepped forward, his staff glowing faintly as he drew power from the artifact. The undead minions following him, hulking, grotesque forms reanimated from their last encounter, moved silently behind him, their glowing eyes scanning the area.“Stay alert,” Vardy said, his voice barely above a whisper.As they approached the outpost, the silence became oppressive, broken only by the faint rustle of leaves and the occasional creak of the wind through the old wooden beams. Vardy pushed open the gate, the rusted metal groaning loudly, and stepped inside.The interior looked as the exterior, with broken furniture scattered across
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 32: The Hidden Part
Vardy turned just in time to see one of the attackers, huge with deadly gaze charging at him. He raised his staff again, but the beast was too fast. Just then, as Vardy was trying to run away unseeing the beast was about landing on him, he got stuck and the beast landed on his left hand. “Get off him!” Ferah roared, tackling the beast and locking him in combat.Meanwhile, Tracy fought the crossbow-wielding woman, their movements a deadly dance. Tracy’s spear nicked the woman’s arm, drawing blood, but her opponent was relentless, firing bolt after bolt.Vardy focused on the leader, the man with the twin daggers. He moved with calculated ease, dodging every strike as though he had fought them a hundred times before.“White Oak’s best, I assume,” Vardy said, his tone icy.The man smirked beneath his hood. “You’ve caused quite a mess, Dud. My employers aren’t pleased.”“Good,” Vardy replied, launching another blast. The man dodged it effortlessly, closing the distance between them.Var
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 33: Arrival at the Haven
Vardy kept thinking of what he was told.Tracy glanced at him. “You don’t have to listen to it, you know. Whatever that... thing said about you, it doesn’t have to be true.”Vardy didn’t respond. He couldn’t.Ferah placed a hand on his shoulder, her grip firm. “Whatever lies ahead, we will face it together. Don’t forget that.”Vardy heaved and nodded at everyone.“Let’s keep moving,” he said, his voice steady.**HAVEN CITY**Vardy’s boots hit the cobblestone street with a dull thud, his cloak pulled tight against the bustle of Haven City.“Stay close,” Vardy muttered, his voice just loud enough for the group to hear.Tracy adjusted her hood, glancing at the passersby. “You’re sure no one will recognize us?”“Not at all..” Vardy replied, his tone clipped.“Forgive me if I’m not comforted by that,” Luthor mumbled, as a vendor brushed past him causing about stolen items.Ferah smirked, her hand resting lightly on the hilt of her sword. “This place feels lively. I like it.”Vardy said not
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 34: Seeking Shelter
High above the docks, the figures watched the battle. Their faces were hidden in a hood.“Evan is playing with them,” the figure murmured.Another one stepped out of the shadows, their voice low. “He shouldn’t underestimate them. That Dud has caused enough trouble already.”“Let him have his fun. It won’t matter in the end.” another said.---The fight raged on. Luthor emerged from the shadows, a rusted pipe in hand. He swung it at Evan’s back, but Evan spun around at the last second, deflecting the blow with his sword.“Nice try,” Evan said, kicking Luthor in the chest and sending him sprawling.Tracy retrieved her spear and thrust it at Evan, forcing him to step back. Ferah seized the opportunity, her blade slashing at his side. Evan twisted away, but the tip of her sword caught him, drawing a thin line of blood.His grin faltered for the first time. “Well, that’s annoying.”Vardy saw his chance. He raised his staff, channeling all his energy into a single attack. The air around hi
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 35: The Rogue Altana
“Who’s there?” Ferah hissed, her sharp eyes fixed on the door handle.A knock came again, a bit slower this time.“Stay back,” Vardy commanded.Ferah shot him a glance but obeyed, stepping aside with her weapon raised. Tracy grabbed her spear and Luther stood behind.The door creaked open before Vardy could make the next move. A woman stepped inside, but she didn't seem scared.She pushed back her hood, revealing herself.“Relax,” the woman said smoothly, her tone laced with a smirk. “If I wanted to kill you, you’d already be dead.”“Who the hell are you?” Ferah snapped, bringing out her sword.The woman ignored her, glancing around the room as if assessing them. “You guys ain't welcoming are you? Well, my name is Selene and you must be Vardy?”Vardy narrowed his eyes. “You’ve heard of me. You know me?”Selene grinned. “Who hasn’t? The infamous Dud who’s got Dean sweating. Word travels fast in Haven.”“What do you want?” Vardy demanded, his voice low and cold.Selene’s gaze flicked to
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 36: Crossing the Line
“And you expect us to stop him?” Ferah asked, her skepticism clear.“I expect you to try,” Selene replied. “And if you’re smart, you’ll listen to me. Because without me, you don’t stand a chance.”“What makes you so special?” Tracy asked, her tone cold.Selene smirked. “Because I know where to hit him. Dean’s not invincible. He has weaknesses. You just have to know where to look.”“Then start talking,” Vardy said.Selene leaned forward, her green eyes gleaming. “Dean’s network is built on fear and control, but it’s also built on resources. Supplies, weapons, manpower. You take those away, and his empire starts to crumble.”“And how do we do that?” Luthor asked.Selene’s smirk widened. “That’s where I come in. I know his routes, his safe houses, his informants. I can get you inside his network, but it’s not going to be easy.”“Nothing ever is,” Vardy said.“Good,” Selene replied. “Then you’re ready for what’s coming.”---Across the city, in the ruins of an old church, a small group of
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Chapter 87: The Hidden Passage
The artifact, the key to everything wasn't what he thought it was. It wasn't a weapon to wield, it was a curse to be avoided. But could they afford to walk away from it now? Dean was too powerful, and without the artifact, how could they ever hope to defeat him?Selene broke the silence, her voice low. "What now?"Vardy didn't have an answer. He had always believed that the artifact was their only hope, but now, everything had changed. They were no longer just fighting for victory, they were fighting for their survival, against an ancient force that could tear them apart."We keep moving," Vardy said, his voice steady despite the turmoil inside. "We keep moving, and we figure out what to do with the artifact. But we need to be careful. That spirit wasn't lying. We have to find a way to use it without letting it destroy us."The group nodded, each gazing at each other.They moved and as they got to the base of Dean's fortress, Selene went ahead but stopped abruptly."This is it," Sel
Chapter 86: The Encounter with the Spirit
Vardy’s instincts kicked in, and he spun around just in time to see a group of Dean’s elite soldiers emerging from the trees, their weapons drawn and aimed at the group.It happened in an instant."Take cover!" Vardy shouted, ducking behind a snowdrift as the soldiers opened fire.They started shooting.Selene was the first to respond, sprinting towards cover as Vardy motioned for the others to follow.Ferah, gritting her teeth, took a few stumbling steps before collapsing against a nearby rock, her side pulsing with pain. Tracy was quick to her side, grabbing her by the arm and pulling her further into cover. "Stay down," Tracy urged, her voice low.I'm fine," Ferah growled, though the strain in her voice was evident. She fought to push through the pain, even as the battle raged around them.Vardy, spotting an opening, stood from behind the snowdrift, his rifle in hand. His aim was precise, and he fired a few rounds, hitting one of the soldiers in the chest. The man fell, but the o
Chapter 85: To the Mountains
The visions began to fade, the whispers weakening as Vardy found his center again. Slowly, he exhaled deeply.His pulse steadied, and the world around him came back to normal. His chest heaved, and for a moment, he just stood there, trying to regain his composure."Vardy!" A voice called urgently, sharp and concerned, gazing at him.He blinked, his vision clearing, he turned to find Selene rushing toward him, her face filled with worry. Her footsteps were quick, and before he could gather his thoughts, she was at his side, her hand hovering around to check if he was okay.What’s wrong? What happened?" Her voice was insistent, but Vardy couldn’t bring himself to tell her. Not now. Not yet.He took a deep breath and let it out slowly, steadying himself. "Nothing." His voice came out a little strained, but he forced a calmness into it. "I’m fine."Selene’s brow furrowed as she studied him, clearly not convinced. She didn’t buy it, and he could see the doubt in her eyes. She knew him to
Chapter 84: Into The Words
Marcus stood by the door, arms crossed, his expression unreadable. He was used to Dean’s outburst.The energy in the room was suffocating."We can still destroy the Dud," Marcus muttered, his voice low. His eyes were burning.Dean froze. Slowly, he turned, locking his gaze onto Marcus.For a moment, the only sound was the heavy breathing from Dean’s chest. Then, without a word, he stepped past Marcus, his expression unreadable.Marcus exhaled sharply, his jaw clenched.Something had shifted in Dean tonight.And that could only mean one thing, war was coming.***The next day, the sun rose over Haven in a haze.Dean stood before a large map of the city, his fingers tracing the lines of the streets as he spoke in a cold, calculating tone."Set my plan B in motion," he commanded Marcus, his voice sharp and unwavering.Marcus nodded without hesitation, his eyes narrowing in understanding. "It’ll be done."Dean watched as Marcus departed. With a final glance at the city map, Dean let his m
Chapter 83: The Horror
Luthor swung at one, but his weapon passed through. “Damn it! They’re not even solid!”Selene fired a glowing arrow. This time, it worked, the creature dissolved in a flash of light.“Magic works,” she called out.But the shadows were endless, slithering through the battlefield, wrapping around the resistance fighters.One latched onto Tracy’s arm. She gasped as her body grew cold. “Vardy….!”He turned, slicing through them with a pulse of dark magic, catching her as she stumbled. “Are you alright?”Tracy nodded, shivering. “We need to end this.”Vardy clenched his fists. “We take the tower now.”Luthor grinned. “Now you’re talking.”Tracy, still catching her breath, gave a firm nod. “I’m coming with you.”Vardy hesitated, but he saw the fire in her eyes. “Then let’s finish this together.”Just then the Altanas called for retreat.“Retreat! Retreat!” Their leader's voice rang through the air.Vardy and his group seized the opportunity to catch their breath even.Tracy breathed, at le
Chapter 82: Haven Falls into Chaos
The undead army he had summoned stood behind him, a silent, grim of soldiers with lifeless eyes and broken bodies, waiting for the command to strike.“Get into formation!” Vardy shouted over the chaos, his voice hoarse from the smoke and noise. “We’ll hold them here, keep the streets clear.”His allies, Selene, Luthor, and the rest of the ragtag group, rushed to take their places. But as they moved, the ground shook again, and Vardy’s senses prickled. Something wasn’t right. The ground beneath his boots seemed to ripple, as though the earth itself was reacting to the immense forces clashing above it. He turned just in time to see a group of Altana charging through the smoke.They moved with military precision, expertly encircling the group."Fall back!" Luthor ordered, his voice tight with panic. "They're too many."Vardy’s undead army began to clash with the mercenaries, the sound of bones snapping and metal clanging echoing in every direction. “Hold your ground!” Vardy barked agai
Chapter 81: The Battle Cry
It was the challenge Vardy had been waiting for, but it also meant everything was about to change.The group had gathered at their hideout, hearing the broadcast loud and clear. Vardy’s mind raced. He knew this was the moment, the one that would determine everything. The fight was inevitable now.Tracy stepped forward, her eyes filled with concern. “Vardy… you’re going to face him, aren’t you uh?”Vardy nodded, his expression hardening. “I don’t have a choice. He’s threatening everything we’ve worked for. The people we’ve rallied… they’ll be crushed if I don’t stop him now.”Tracy reached out, grabbing his arm before he could move. “Be careful. You don’t have to do this alone. I’m coming with you.”Vardy turned toward her, his face softening for a moment. “No. This is something I have to do. You stay here. Keep the people safe.”“No! I’m coming with you, Vardy,” Tracy snapped, her voice filled with defiance. Her eyes, usually soft and calm, were now sharp.The tension in the air betw
Chapter 80: I’m Unstoppable
“I have to,” Vardy said quietly. “I don’t have a choice.”With that, he turned, already moving toward the edge of the ship. The distant lights of Haven City beckoned to him, and he knew, deep down, that there was no other path for him. Dean had started something, and if Vardy didn’t stop him now, there would be no stopping.“We're all going with you, Vardy.” Selene voiced out all of a sudden.Vardy turned, his gaze fixed on them all, “no… no. I need you to take Ferah to safety.”“Who said I wasn't going too?” Ferah said, though in a low tone but, shocking Vardy.“No way! Ferah please..” Vardy objected, but it seemed like they all planned it and they weren't ready to yield.Vardy heaved darting round, not knowing what to say again.Meanwhile, in Haven City, the destruction continued. The city had descended into chaos. People were trapped in their homes, unable to escape the nightmare that Dean had brought.Dean stood at the heart of the destruction, his arms raised to the sky, comman
Chapter 79: I Will Take Over the World
“Stay with her,” Tracy said to Selene, her voice low but firm. “I’ll try to get Vardy to focus. We can’t let him slip away too.”Selene didn’t respond, but Tracy saw the faint nod of her head as she continued her work on Ferah. Tracy turned her attention to Vardy again. He was still standing at the bow of the ship, staring out at the water. She walked up to him, careful not to startle him, but when he turned to face her, she could see it. The change was in his eyes. The darkness was beginning to take over, without warning.“Vardy,” she said, her voice a little more insistent now. “You need to talk to me. This... this power is messing with your head, I can see it.”Vardy's jaw tightened, his hands shaking slightly as he gripped the artifact even tighter. He looked at Tracy, his eyes narrowing. “I’m fine. You’re overreacting.”Tracy stepped closer to him, her heart pounding in her chest. “No, Vardy. I’m not overreacting. I know you. And this isn’t you.” She reached out, placing a hand
