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The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 53: Shadows of Loyalty
"I don’t have a choice," Vardy said finally, his voice barely above a whisper."Maybe you do," Luthor said, stepping closer. "But you won’t see it if you keep trying to do everything alone."Vardy looked at each of them in turn, his gaze lingering on Tracy."I’m not trying to do it alone," he said. "But if I don’t do this, none of us stand a chance."“This is risky,” Tracy chipped in. “What about our families?”“Nothing will happen!” Vardy slammed, his eyes blazing.Just then, he felt a hand on his back.Luther.“Calm down, Vardy. We'll sort this all out.” Vardy stared straight at him, without uttering a word, he let his hand slide off him as he strode to a corner, staring into space.---Dean stood on the balcony of his stronghold, overlooking the city."Do you think they’re dead by now?" Kael asked, leaning casually against the railing beside him."They will be soon enough," Dean replied, his tone cold. "The Altanas don’t fail.""And if they do?" Kael pressed, her smirk widening.D
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 54: A Necessary Escape
The forest had gone still.For hours, the Altanas had searched, moving like silent predators through the thick undergrowth, their armor gleaming under the moonlight. But no matter how many times they swept the area, no matter how many shadows they peered into, the Dud and his group had vanished.The female leader of the unit, Captain Rhysa, stood at the edge of a clearing, her sharp eyes scanning everywhere. Her jaw clenched as the frustration in her chest boiled over. She had never failed a mission before, and yet, here she was, empty-handed, unable to bring Dean the one thing he wanted most.“This is a waste of time,” one of the Altanas muttered, stepping up beside her.Rhysa’s fingers twitched toward the hilt of her blade, but she exhaled slowly, forcing herself to remain calm. She knew when to push and when to retreat. Right now, the smarter move was leaving.“Fall back,” she ordered, her voice clipped. “We’re reporting to Dean.”---The throne room of Dean’s stronghold was col
The Dark Warlock's Game A Map of Secrets
The flap of the tent flew open, and half a dozen armed men rushed in, blades gleaming under the dim lantern light.“You sold us out,” Tracy hissed, stepping back into a defensive stance.Haran chuckled, sitting back in his chair. “Nothing personal,” he said. “Just business.”Tracy dragged him by the neck, her eyes locked on his, “what have you done uh?” The man lifted his hand up in defense, “Nothing, I swear….” Tracy wasn't buying it.Tracy turned to Selene with disdain, “if you didn't bring us here, this wouldn't have happened.” “What did I do now?” Selene asked, staring straight at Tracy.“We're surrounded! Can't you see?” Tracy barked, staring round, to see Dean's men coming out as though they've been there all along.“Stop this, Tracy.” Vardy began, “this isn't time for this.” Ferah on the other hand was looking for a safe route for everyone, while luthor was scanning their circle to see their formation.Vardy advanced at Haran, his grip tightly on him, “why did you do this?”
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 56: Path to the Ruins
"I know a way in," Selene said, her voice smooth and certain.The entire room froze. All eyes turned to her.Vardy’s fingers tightened around the edge of the parchment, his gaze sharp. Ferah raised an eyebrow, crossing her arms, while Tracy scoffed, clearly unimpressed. Luthor, always the most measured, remained silent, his gaze flickering between Vardy and Selene, waiting for the inevitable storm to come."You know a way in," Vardy repeated, his tone unreadable.Selene smirked, leaning against the rough stone wall, completely at ease despite the scrutiny. "That’s what I said, didn’t I?"Tracy rolled her eyes. "And how, exactly, do you know a way into an Altana stronghold? Last I checked, those places have been abandoned for decades.""Abandoned, yes," Selene said, tilting her head. "Forgotten? No."Vardy narrowed his eyes. "Explain."Selene exhaled dramatically, pushing off the wall. "You know how I get around. I hear things, I see things. The ruins aren’t just some crumbling mess of
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 57: Through the Wilds
“How could they’ve escaped!” Vardy barked, his voice echoing through the cave.Ferah stood with her arms folded, frustration clear in the tightness of her jaw. Luthor leaned against the wall, quiet but tense. Selene, for once, wasn’t smirking."They’ve taken her to Dean’s prison," Selene said, her voice steady but urgent. "If we don’t act fast, they’ll kill her before we get there."Vardy turned sharply. "Then we don’t waste time. Tell me everything you know."Selene exhaled, stepping forward, tracing a rough map into the dirt floor with the tip of her dagger."Dean’s prison isn’t just a building. It’s a fortress. High walls, heavy patrols, and worse, spells that can detect intruders."Luthor frowned. "And you know this how?"Selene’s eyes flickered. "Because I’ve been there before."Silence."Doesn’t matter how you know," Vardy said. "Tell us the way in."Selene nodded, pointing to three different locations on the makeshift map. "There are three entrances. The main gate? Forget it. Y
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 58: The Rescue
Dean stared at her, his smirk slowly fading.Then, he laughed. "Admirable. But naïve."He straightened, rolling his shoulders. "You’re going to break, Tracy. It’s just a matter of time."Tracy lifted her chin, despite the pain radiating through her body. "Then you’d better bring your worst."Dean’s eyes darkened."Oh, I will."He nodded to the guards again.The real pain began.—---The night was thick. Every step was measured, every breath controlled. Vardy led the group through the shadows, staying low as they moved closer to the fortress. The journey had been grueling, hours spent passing through the wilderness, dodging patrols, resting only when absolutely necessary. Selene wiped sweat from her brow, glancing at the distant glow of torches atop the fortress walls. "We’re running out of time.""We know," Ferah muttered, eyes sharp.Luthor exhaled, his grip tightening around his sword. "She’s in there. That’s all that matters."Vardy nodded, but his mind was already elsewhere.Th
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 59: A Dangerous Game
Luthor ducked inside first, drawing his sword as he checked the area. When he gave the signal, Vardy followed, setting Tracy down carefully.She exhaled, leaning back against the stone wall, her ankle throbbing. "That was fun.""Fun?" Ferah scoffed. "We barely made it out alive!"Selene smirked, stretching her arms. "Barely still counts."Luthor sat down, catching his breath. "We need to figure out what’s next."Vardy didn’t speak. He was still gripping the arrow that had nearly ended him.His mind was elsewhere.Back at the fortress.Back to Dean. ---Dean’s ChambersThe sound of footsteps echoed through the grand hall of Dean’s fortress.Dean stood by the massive window overlooking his empire, his fingers pressed together. His mind racing.His jaw was tight, his expression unreadable.Behind him, Marcus stood stiffly, hands clasped."They escaped," Marcus said after a moment, his voice careful.Dean inhaled slowly, exhaling through his nose. "I can see that."Marcus hesitated. "The
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 60: The Woman in the Shadows
Ferah wiped the blade against her sleeve, her expression never changing. "We couldn’t risk him escaping."Vardy watched the body for a long moment before nodding. "We need to move."The remaining spy stumbled into Dean’s chamber, panting, his face pale.Dean raised an eyebrow. "You look like you’ve seen a ghost."The spy swallowed hard. "The Dud… he was waiting for us."Dean’s smirk faded. "And your partner?"The spy hesitated.Marcus stepped forward. "Gone."A tense silence followed.Dean exhaled through his nose. "So. They’re more prepared than I expected."The spy nodded, still catching his breath. "He knew we were coming."Dean’s gaze darkened. "Then it’s time we stop playing games."His fingers drummed against the table.And he began planning his next move.____Vardy sat outside the cave as night approached.The night outside stretched endlessly, and there was heavy silence wrapping around the forest.Then came the rustling sound. Vardy’s grip on his spear tightened as he step
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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
