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The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 61: A Trap Set in Stone
The torches burned low in Dean’s chamber He sat at his desk, deep in thought, his fingers absently drumming against the wood. Marcus stood nearby, arms crossed, waiting for the next command.Then, a faint rustling.Both men turned as a small bird fluttered through the open window, landing on the desk before Dean.Marcus arched a brow. "A message?"Dean reached forward, untying the tiny parchment from the bird’s leg.As his eyes scanned the words, a slow, pleased smirk spread across his face."Everything is going as planned," he murmured, amusement lacing his tone.He leaned back in his chair, folding the parchment between his fingers."The Dud is unwise."Marcus exhaled. "Then it’s working."Dean chuckled, tossing the note into the fire. "Better than I expected."He laughed out loud, “fools! That Dud is really a fool. I thought he was wise.”Dean laughed, hitting Marcus as he grinned. “Come over here, Marcus.”Dean sat at the long table, his fingers tapping rhythmically against the w
The Dark Warlock's Game The Journey - The Woman in the Dirt
"Are you alright?" Vardy asked, rushing to Elyra as she stumbled slightly, her breath coming in ragged gasps.Elyra clutched her chest, shaking her head weakly. "I... I'm losing breath due to the chains I was locked in," she sobbed, her shoulders trembling as though the mere memory of captivity was enough to drain her strength.Vardy’s expression softened. He reached out, steadying her with a firm grip. "Don't worry, you'll be fine," he assured her, his voice gentle.Elyra nodded, sniffing dramatically, leaning into his support just enough to make her seem fragile but not weak. "Thank you," she murmured. "You don’t know what this means to me."Ferah, standing nearby, watched with narrowed eyes, arms crossed tightly over her chest. Her fingers tapped against the hilt of her blade, suspicion clear in her gaze.Selene, leaning against a rock, scoffed. "I don't trust her."Elyra looked up, eyes glassy with unshed tears. "Why would I lie? I barely escaped with my life. Do you think this."
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 63: A Kiss of Deception
The night was quiet as usual.Everyone was asleep, or at least, they should have been.Elyra sat just outside the cave, her arms wrapped around her knees. Her expression was unreadable, her dark eyes fixed on the space ahead of her.Her plans were intact. Everything was going as expected.She heard the footsteps before she saw him. Slow, steady, measured."What are you doing outside?"Vardy’s voice was low but curious as he approached.Elyra remained silent for a moment before standing, turning to face him. "You're such a nice person," she murmured, her voice carrying something softer, something almost admiring.Vardy smiled slightly, a small, amused curve of his lips. "You say that like it’s a bad thing."Elyra took a slow step forward, closing the space between them. The air felt heavier, charged with something unseen. Her fingers traced along the edge of her sleeve, where a hidden rune lay pressed into the fabric."Not bad," she whispered. "Just... unexpected."Vardy tilted his he
The Dark Warlock's Game A Rift Amongst Them
Everyone was gathered, their eyes darting between Luthor, who stood rigid with anger, and Elyra, who sat, her leg crossed."I saw her," Luthor spat, his voice tight with rage. He pointed a trembling finger at Elyra, his eyes burning with conviction. "She’s a traitor."A heavy silence followed his words.Elyra blinked, her expression unreadable. "What?" she whispered, her voice small, delicate.Luthor turned to the others. "She sneaks out at night. She’s been meeting with Dean’s men! I heard her say it! She’s spellbound Vardy, and she’s leading us into a trap!"Ferah stiffened, her grip tightening around her blade. Selene raised an eyebrow, crossing her arms. Tracy glanced toward Vardy, her expression unreadable.Elyra, however, let out a soft, heartbroken laugh. "That’s ridiculous," she said, shaking her head. "Luthor, do you even hear yourself? You think I’m working with Dean? After what he did to me?"Luthor’s fists clenched. "I know what I heard."Vardy exhaled, stepping between th
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 65: A Message in the Dark
The night was quiet as they ran.Their focus was solely on the figures moving ahead of them.Elyra walked closely beside Vardy, her movements confident, her hand occasionally brushing against his. She whispered something to him, and though he didn’t respond, he didn’t pull away either.Luthor clenched his jaw.They had to stop this."Vardy!" Tracy called, making them both pause.Vardy turned slowly, his expression unreadable."You need to go back," he said, his voice low.Selene stepped forward, keeping her tone light, casual. "We’re not going back."Vardy’s gaze darkened slightly. "This isn’t your fight."Tracy took a careful step forward. "We’re here to support you, no matter what."For a moment, Vardy just stared at them. His fingers twitched at his side as if something inside him was warring against itself.Elyra placed a hand on his arm. "We don’t need them, Vardy," she murmured.Luthor saw the way Vardy stiffened slightly, the hesitation in his eyes.That was their opening.Trac
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 66: Spellbound
"My father should be in there," Elyra said, pointing toward the dark mouth of the stone cave.The entrance yawned open before them, its depths swallowing the light of the torches they held.Vardy took a step forward, his grip tightening around his sword. His expression was unreadable, his gaze locked onto the cave."I’ll go in first," Luthor said suddenly.The others turned toward him, startled.Elyra’s fingers curled at her sides. This wasn’t part of the plan.Vardy frowned. "No, I’ll….""I should check if it’s safe," Luthor interrupted, his tone firm. "You’re the strongest among us. If something happens, we’ll need you out here, ready to fight."Selene and Ferah exchanged quick glances. They had planned for this moment, to stall, to keep Vardy from walking into whatever trap Elyra was leading him into.Elyra, however, stiffened. She forced herself to keep her expression neutral, though her mind raced. If they delayed any longer, things could spiral out of control.Vardy hesitated."
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 67: The Aftermath of the Betrayer
"We can’t hold them!" Ferah shouted.Vardy cursed under his breath. They were losing. "Fall back!" he ordered.Without hesitation, the group broke away, moving fast through the trees.Blades clashed behind them, shouts filled the air, but they ran, their bodies burning with exhaustion. This was far from over.Vardy stormed into the hideout, his breathing ragged, his fingers still curled into tight fists. The moment he entered, he slammed his staff against the wooden table, making everything on it shake.His eyes, once clouded with Elyra’s spell, now burned with something sharper.Rage. Frustration. Regret."I let her slip away!" he shouted, his voice echoing through the dimly lit space.The others stood in silence for a moment, catching their breath from the exhausting escape. Blood, sweat, and dirt stained their clothes.Ferah, leaning against the wall with a blade still clutched in her hand, sighed. "Calm down, Vardy," she muttered. "We’ll track her down."Vardy shot her a glare. "
The Dark Warlock's Game Chapter 68: The Path Forward
Vardy sat at the farthest corner of the cave, his back pressed against the stone wall. His staff lay beside him, untouched, his fingers loosely curled against his knees.The cave was dimly lit and his body was still tense from the battle, his mind swirling with everything that had transpired.Elyra’s betrayal. His own foolishness.How close he had been to losing everything.He exhaled slowly, staring at the ground."I don’t know what to do again right now," he admitted, his voice hollow.A soft shuffling of boots approached.Ferah knelt beside him first, resting her arms on her knees as she studied his expression. Tracy stood close behind, arms crossed, concern evident in her eyes."You shouldn’t blame yourself," Ferah said.Vardy let out a sharp breath, shaking his head. "That’s easy for you to say."Tracy sighed, sitting down beside him. "You were under a spell, Vardy. She manipulated you, twisted your thoughts. That’s not your fault.""But I still let it happen," Vardy muttered, hi
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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
