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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAsh trembled against the wet stone, struggling to breathe. Strange heat burned through his body while distant sounds echoed inside his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Screaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A throne engulfed in flames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A man\u2019s voice whispered through the darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFind the truth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ash\u2019s eyes snapped open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The storm above the arena suddenly intensified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wind howled through the royal banners as thunder cracked directly overhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then every torch surrounding the arena exploded out at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Darkness swallowed Ashkar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The crowd screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Children cried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Knights drew steel blindly while chaos erupted across the stone stands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And in the middle of the darkness\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Something moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vaelor reacted instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CLANG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His silver blade collided with another sword inches from Ash\u2019s throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sparks exploded across the darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An assassin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The attacker wore black armor without symbols, his face hidden beneath a hood. Before anyone could react, two more figures leapt from the upper balconies directly toward the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cProtect him!\u201d Vaelor roared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The king moved with terrifying speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silver steel flashed through the storm as he intercepted the second assassin midair. Blood sprayed across the rain while the attacker\u2019s body crashed lifeless onto the arena floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the third assassin reached Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The child looked up just as a black dagger plunged toward his chest\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A hand had caught the blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barehanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The assassin froze in shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An old man stood behind Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No one had seen him enter the arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He wore ragged gray robes soaked by rain, and a massive scar stretched across his blind left eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood dripped from his palm where he held the dagger motionless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then the old man twisted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CRACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The assassin\u2019s arm shattered instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The attacker screamed before the old man struck once with two fingers against his throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The assassin collapsed dead beside Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The old man slowly turned toward King Vaelor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For several seconds, neither man spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then Vaelor\u2019s eyes widened slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026You.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The old man nodded once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cStill alive,\u201d he answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The crowd stared in confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But older knights around the arena had already recognized him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And terror spread across their faces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Black Wolf\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt cannot be\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGeneral Kael died twenty years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The old warrior ignored them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead, he knelt beside Ash carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCan you stand, little dragon?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ash looked at him fearfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2026 I don\u2019t understand what\u2019s happening.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou will.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kael helped the boy slowly to his feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile soldiers dragged the surviving assassins across the arena floor. One bit down hard suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CRACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poison burst inside his mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vaelor cursed beneath his breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShadow Fang,\u201d the king muttered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kael nodded grimly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey found him faster than I feared.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nobles erupted into panic again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Shadow Fang serves only traitors!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe kingdom is cursed!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe must kill the boy now!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ash flinched at the screaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vaelor\u2019s expression darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then the king did something no ruler of Ashkar had done in generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He drew his sword toward the nobles themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instant silence fell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnyone who threatens the challenger,\u201d Vaelor said coldly, \u201cthreatens the crown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even Malgrim stepped backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because every person there understood another terrifying truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vaelor was not protecting Ash out of mercy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was protecting him because the law demanded it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And the law stood above kings themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kael leaned closer toward Ash quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe must leave. Tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhy?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBecause before sunrise,\u201d the old warrior whispered, \u201chalf this kingdom will try to murder you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The royal castle of Ashkar towered above the cliffs like a beast of black stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rain hammered the massive windows while servants rushed through the halls carrying news of the impossible duel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Child King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Dragon Bloodline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Return of the Curse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rumors spread faster than wildfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inside the throne chamber, Vaelor stood silently before the burning fireplace while Kael waited nearby with Ash sleeping beneath heavy blankets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The child finally looked small again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fragile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vaelor stared at him for a long moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe fights exactly like him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kael\u2019s scarred face hardened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The king poured wine slowly into a silver cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI watched the Dragon King die with my own eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo did I.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThen explain this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kael remained silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lightning flashed outside the towering windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, the old warrior spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBecause you never saw the child.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vaelor\u2019s hand stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first time in years, the king looked shaken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe infant died in the fire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo,\u201d Kael answered quietly. \u201cA different child died in the fire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silence filled the chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Only rain could be heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vaelor stared at the sleeping boy again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026You saved him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kael nodded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe queen begged me to.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The king closed his eyes briefly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twenty years earlier, Ashkar had burned beneath civil war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Dragon King had been overthrown after accusations of dark magic and tyranny. Vaelor himself had led the final assault against the royal citadel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He remembered the flames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The screams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The queen holding her infant son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He remembered believing the bloodline had ended forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou hid him all this time?\u201d Vaelor asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhy bring him back now?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kael looked toward the sleeping child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBecause the kingdom is dying.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vaelor said nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But he knew the old man spoke truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The harvests had failed three years in a row.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northern rebellions grew stronger every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And nobles like Malgrim had begun gathering private armies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ashkar stood on the edge of collapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kael\u2019s voice lowered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere is more you do not know.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The old general reached slowly beneath his robes and removed a small object wrapped in cloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He placed it onto the stone table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vaelor unwrapped it carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Black steel shaped like dragon wings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The lost Crown of Ashkar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe crown vanished after the war,\u201d Vaelor whispered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was hidden.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The king touched the metal cautiously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then suddenly jerked his hand back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The crown was warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Almost alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ash stirred beneath the blankets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slowly, his eyes opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And instantly the crown began glowing faintly crimson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vaelor stared at the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The child stared at the crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then whispers filled the chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not from outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From the crown itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ash clutched his head in pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI hear them\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kael moved quickly beside him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat do you hear?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVoices.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The boy trembled violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey\u2019re screaming.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then Ash looked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And for one horrifying second\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His eyes glowed gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fire inside the chamber exploded outward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flames surged across the walls while servants screamed beyond the doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vaelor drew his sword instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the fire never touched Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead it circled around the child like living creatures before vanishing completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silence returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ash stared at his own hands in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t do that\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kael looked grim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYes,\u201d he whispered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou did.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By dawn, the entire kingdom had heard the rumors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Dragon Heir lived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And the nobles were already preparing for war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deep beneath Ashkar Castle, Lord Malgrim descended into hidden tunnels lit by torchlight. Two armored guards followed him nervously as distant water dripped through the ancient stone corridors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally they reached a massive iron door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Malgrim knocked three times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The door creaked open slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inside waited dozens of figures dressed entirely in black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assassins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shadow Fang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their leader sat motionless at the center of the chamber wearing a bone-white mask shaped like a skull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe boy survived,\u201d Malgrim said angrily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The masked figure remained silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou promised he would die in the arena.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe king interfered,\u201d the assassin replied calmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Malgrim slammed his fist onto the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThen kill them both!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The masked leader tilted his head slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat would plunge the kingdom into civil war.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGood.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Silence followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then the assassin spoke again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou fear the child.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Malgrim\u2019s face darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI fear what he represents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The masked figure stood slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou were there twenty years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Malgrim stiffened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou helped murder the Dragon King.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The noble\u2019s breathing grew heavier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe saved Ashkar.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNo,\u201d the assassin answered softly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou slaughtered an innocent bloodline because of a prophecy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The torches flickered violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Malgrim stepped backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHow do you know about the prophecy?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The masked figure slowly removed the bone mask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And Malgrim nearly collapsed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because beneath the mask\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n The man had no eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only burned scars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Dragon King told me himself,\u201d the blind assassin whispered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Malgrim trembled in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou were his royal seer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The blind man smiled faintly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The noble stumbled backward another step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBut you died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSo did the kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The blind seer turned his scarred face toward the darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAnd now the prophecy awakens.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n That night, Ash could not sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wind rattled the windows of his chamber while guards patrolled endlessly outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The child sat alone beside the fireplace clutching the wooden sword from the arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He missed his old life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tiny mountain village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The quiet mornings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The woman who raised him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMira\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The name escaped softly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kael stood nearby in silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cShe is safe for now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ash looked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou lied to me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The old warrior nodded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhy?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBecause if anyone discovered who you were, they would have killed you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ash stared into the fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019m not a king.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kael walked closer slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen you were five years old,\u201d he said quietly, \u201cthree grown men attacked your village.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ash frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou told me bandits killed them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI lied again.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The old general knelt before him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou killed them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ash froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThey tried to murder you while you slept. Your power awakened.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The boy\u2019s face turned pale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou burned them alive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ash dropped the wooden sword instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fear filled his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019m a monster.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kael grabbed his shoulders firmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cListen to me carefully.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The old warrior\u2019s voice hardened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPower does not make monsters.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThen what does?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n For several seconds, Kael said nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cChoice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n BOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The castle shook violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shouts erupted beyond the chamber doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kael\u2019s eyes sharpened instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cStay behind me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The old warrior drew a curved black blade from beneath his robes just as another explosion thundered through the castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fire spread outside the windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ash heard screaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then the chamber doors burst open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A wounded guard stumbled inside covered in blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAssassins!\u201d he gasped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before he could say another word\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n A black arrow pierced his throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ash screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The guard collapsed dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And shadowed figures flooded into the chamber behind him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kael moved instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n His black blade flashed once\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two assassins fell before reaching the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More rushed forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steel clashed violently through the chamber while Ash backed against the wall in terror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One assassin broke through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The attacker lunged directly toward the child\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then stopped suddenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because Ash\u2019s eyes glowed gold again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The assassin burst into flames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The scream lasted only seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Everyone froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even Kael.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ash stared at the burning corpse in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI didn\u2019t mean\u2014\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n A crossbow bolt shot toward him from the doorway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kael turned too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then another figure appeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CLANG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Silver steel deflected the bolt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n King Vaelor entered the chamber like a storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Royal knights surged behind him as battle erupted through the corridors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vaelor cut through two assassins without slowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMove!\u201d the king shouted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019re leaving the castle!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kael grabbed Ash immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The three escaped into the burning hallways while screams echoed throughout the fortress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bodies littered the stone floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Servants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Guards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Assassins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blood mixed with rain blowing through shattered windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe attack is too coordinated,\u201d Kael growled. \u201cSomeone inside the court helped them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMalgrim,\u201d Vaelor answered coldly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They reached a massive staircase\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lord Malgrim waited below surrounded by armored soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The noble smiled thinly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou should have surrendered the child.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vaelor stepped forward slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou betray the crown?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNo,\u201d Malgrim answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI save the kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hundreds of soldiers emerged from surrounding corridors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Far too many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vaelor\u2019s face hardened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou planned this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe nobles stand with me,\u201d Malgrim said proudly. \u201cAshkar will not kneel before dragon blood.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ash trembled behind Kael.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n The blind seer stepped from the shadows beside Malgrim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ash gasped instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because somehow\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n He recognized him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The seer tilted his scarred face toward the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAt last,\u201d he whispered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kael\u2019s expression darkened with pure hatred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The blind man smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cStill breathing, old wolf?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vaelor raised his sword slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhat is this?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The seer answered softly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe beginning of the end.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then he pointed directly at Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe child will either save Ashkar\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n His burned smile widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c\u2026or destroy every kingdom beneath the sky.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lightning exploded 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