The Last Blood Mage

Caelum's Future Plans

Eventually, Caelum and Gabriel, both weary yet resolute, emerged at the outskirts of the city and made their way to the designated meeting area - a secluded clearing surrounded by the dense embrace of the woods. The moon, a silent observer, cast a soft glow over the clearing, illuminating the tense scene that was about to unfold.

There, in the clearing, Xander and Atheria awaited their arrival. Xander’s towering figure, bathed in the moonlight, exuded a sense of raw power, while Atheria stood with an air of authority and calm readiness.

Caelum, clutching his side where a wound ached dully, eyed the pair warily. Gabriel, frail and hunched, seemed to draw strength from the mere presence of his rescuers.

"You made it," Xander remarked, his tone even, as he scrutinized Gabriel.

Caelum, glancing at Skye who perched uneasily on his shoulder, nodded towards Atheria. “Release the eagle. Then, the old man is yours.”

Atheria, her gaze softening at the sight of Gabriel’s frail form, gave a subtl