{"id":2979,"date":"2026-05-26T13:05:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T13:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=2979"},"modified":"2026-05-26T13:05:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T13:05:26","slug":"the-nobles-threw-the-child-into-the-monster-pit-for-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=2979","title":{"rendered":"THE NOBLES THREW THE CHILD INTO THE MONSTER PIT FOR ENTERTAINMENT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nobles above the pit finally understood something horrifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child was not trapped down there with the monsters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The monsters were trapped down there with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cold silence spread across the underground coliseum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the torches along the stone walls flickered strangely now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below the drifting smoke\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the barefoot boy slowly lifted his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dust and blood covered his torn clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His chest rose calmly with each breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And around him\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">gigantic beasts trembled in fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horned monster he had smashed through the pillars twitched weakly beneath broken stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another creature backed away into the shadows while releasing terrified growls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nobles stared downward in disbelief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One fat lord finally stood from his golden seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat\u2019s impossible\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A woman beside him whispered shakily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo child moves like that\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the dragon-shaped gauntlet on the boy\u2019s arm pulsed again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A wave of heat exploded across the cavern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nearest monsters immediately screamed and retreated deeper into the darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child narrowed his eyes slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because something far below the arena had answered the gauntlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A deep sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Massive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost like\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a heartbeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire underground pit shook violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dust rained from the ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd above panicked instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat was that?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another tremor exploded upward from beneath the stone floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">even the chained monsters began howling in terror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child looked down at the glowing gauntlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The metal dragon wrapped around his arm now burned brighter than molten iron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And faintly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">strange symbols began spreading across the boy\u2019s skin like glowing cracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nobles noticed immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One old royal priest suddenly stumbled backward in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice shook violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat mark\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone turned toward him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old priest\u2019s face had gone pale white beneath the torchlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Dragon Fist\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The arena fell silent again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because every noble in Ashkar knew the legend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A forbidden royal weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ancient gauntlet forged during the Dragon Wars centuries ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A weapon said to choose only one master\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the heir of the lost Dragon Kings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor himself slowly rose from his throne above the arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His black royal cloak dragged across the stone steps as he stared downward coldly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king\u2019s voice echoed across the cavern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cKill the child.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediately\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">massive iron gates around the pit began opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd gasped loudly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the royal guards were releasing more creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not ordinary monsters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">War beasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creatures captured from cursed battlefields beyond the northern wastelands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gigantic armored wolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blind cave serpents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black-skinned monsters covered in chains and scars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dozens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guards laughed nervously while forcing the beasts into the arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis time he dies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child remained completely still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the gauntlet suddenly tightened around his arm by itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLANK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon-shaped metal jaws locked into place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy winced slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A deep voice suddenly echoed inside his mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFinally\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The voice sounded ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And exhausted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou survived long enough.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy looked around instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But nobody else reacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only he could hear it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWho are you?\u201d the child whispered quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a moment\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the voice answered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am the last dragon bound beneath Ashkar.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child\u2019s breathing stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another violent tremor shook the arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stone floor beneath the pit cracked open slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red light leaked upward from below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The monsters began screaming even louder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the boy remembered something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A memory buried deep inside him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A woman crying while placing the gauntlet onto his tiny arm years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her voice trembling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNever let the king take this\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The memory vanished instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child staggered slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the ancient voice spoke again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe king murdered your bloodline.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far above\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor watched coldly from his throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old dragon voice continued:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd now he feeds children to the prison built above my corpse.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy slowly raised his eyes toward the king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">anger appeared on his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beasts charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dozens of monsters thundered toward him from every direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire pit exploded into chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the child no longer moved like before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the gauntlet moved with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon-shaped metal opened slightly across his arm as burning crimson energy erupted outward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy launched forward like a cannon blast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stone floor shattered beneath his feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One armored wolf leaped toward his throat\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">but the child caught the beast midair by the skull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The monster smashed violently into the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another creature lunged from behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child spun instantly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and a dragon-shaped explosion erupted from his fist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire beast disappeared into smoke and shattered stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because every punch now sounded less human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And more like a dragon roaring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child moved faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monsters flew across the cavern like broken dolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blood and sparks exploded through the darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chains snapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone pillars collapsed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the royal guards above the pit slowly stepped backward in fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the blind cave serpent attacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A gigantic creature larger than the others combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its jaws opened wide enough to swallow the child whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nobles cheered desperately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYes!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFinally!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The serpent crashed downward\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and swallowed the child instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd erupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the cheering only lasted two seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the serpent suddenly stopped moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its massive body trembled violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The glowing cracks beneath its skin spread rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creature released a horrifying scream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A gigantic dragon-shaped explosion burst straight through the serpent\u2019s skull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child emerged from the smoke surrounded by burning red energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire arena went silent again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even King Vaelor no longer looked calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the boy was changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black dragon-like markings now covered half his body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes glowed faint crimson beneath the darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the gauntlet\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">was no longer just a weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon metal had begun spreading slowly across his arm and shoulder like living armor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ancient voice returned once more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe seal is breaking.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child looked downward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe seal?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beneath the arena floor\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">something gigantic moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire underground cavern shook so violently that nobles began falling from their seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Massive cracks spread across the pit walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THOOOOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chained monsters no longer attacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They knelt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every single one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their terrified eyes stared downward toward the glowing cracks in the earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the king screamed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cARCHERS!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds of royal soldiers appeared above the balconies instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rows of black arrows pointed toward the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFire!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sky above the pit darkened beneath a storm of arrows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nobles smiled again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No child could survive that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the boy simply raised the dragon gauntlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the impossible happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The arrows stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just the ones aimed at him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds of black arrows froze motionless in midair around the child\u2019s body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire underground coliseum fell into absolute silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy himself looked shocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the ancient dragon whispered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYour blood has awakened.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child slowly closed his hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every frozen arrow instantly turned around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And launched upward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SCREEEEEECH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Screams erupted from the balconies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal soldiers were blasted backward across the arena walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chaos exploded everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobles ran in terror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some fell beneath the panicking crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Others screamed for guards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But King Vaelor remained standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watching the child carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then slowly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the king removed his black royal glove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd gasped instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because hidden beneath the king\u2019s hand\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">was another dragon mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king smiled faintly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou finally understand.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ancient dragon voice suddenly roared inside the boy\u2019s head:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHE STOLE THE BLOOD.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor stepped toward the edge of the balcony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYour father was weak.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child\u2019s breathing stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTwenty years ago,\u201d the king continued calmly, \u201cthe Dragon Kings refused to surrender their power to the throne.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The arena trembled again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSo I exterminated them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child\u2019s fists shook violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor smiled coldly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cExcept one infant escaped.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king slowly pointed downward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the king revealed the final truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe woman who saved you\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy\u2019s eyes widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c\u2026was my sister.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child stared upward in complete shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories flashed violently through his mind again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-744.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-744.png 602w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-744-300x183.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A woman crying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running through flames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holding him tightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king\u2019s voice echoed coldly across the arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShe begged me to spare your life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another pause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSo I killed her instead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child stopped breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something inside him shattered completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon gauntlet exploded with crimson fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A colossal shockwave erupted across the underground pit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone walls cracked apart instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nobles screamed as entire balconies collapsed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And beneath the arena floor\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the ancient seal finally broke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRAAAAAAAAAAACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ground exploded upward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A gigantic black claw burst through the stone beneath the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire coliseum shook violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another claw emerged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The underground kingdom of Ashkar trembled beneath a roar so enormous that every torch in the arena extinguished instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Darkness swallowed everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">two gigantic crimson eyes opened beneath the pit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd above lost their minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because something impossibly massive was rising from below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ancient dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A colossal black creature larger than the arena itself slowly emerged through collapsing stone and fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chains thicker than towers snapped apart around its body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its wings unfolded across the cavern like storms made flesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nobles screamed and fled in absolute terror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Black Dragon!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s real!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon lowered its gigantic head toward the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not to attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To kneel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy stared upward speechlessly while crimson fire reflected across his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ancient dragon\u2019s voice now echoed throughout the entire arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt last\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor\u2019s expression finally changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the dragon ignored everyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its eyes focused only on the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe final heir has returned.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the dragon turned slowly toward the king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the entire cavern began burning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor roared furiously:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cKILL THEM BOTH!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of royal soldiers flooded into the arena from every entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Siege chains launched downward from above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explosive spears filled the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">War horns echoed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kingdom had declared war on the dragon heir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child slowly climbed onto the dragon\u2019s massive head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His ragged clothes whipped violently in the storm of fire and dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time in his life\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he no longer looked like a starving orphan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He looked royal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon spread its wings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then Ashkar exploded into chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragon fire consumed entire walls instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal soldiers vanished beneath waves of crimson flame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon smashed through towers while the child leaped between collapsing structures using impossible speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">they moved like destruction itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The people of Ashkar ran screaming through the streets above as the underground coliseum collapsed beneath the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But something strange began happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon was not attacking civilians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only the royal army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only the nobles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only the palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The citizens slowly realized the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The monster was choosing targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor retreated toward the royal palace with hundreds of elite guards surrounding him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child pursued him through the burning capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain suddenly began pouring from the black sky above Ashkar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thunder shook the kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And finally\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the king reached the royal throne hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The massive doors slammed shut behind him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elite soldiers formed defensive lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child entered moments later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon waited outside beneath the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The throne hall trembled from distant explosions while rain poured through shattered windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor sat slowly upon his throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even now\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou really are her son.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Son?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor laughed softly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShe never told you, did she?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy\u2019s chest tightened painfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king leaned forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShe was not your mother.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShe was mine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The world stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child stared at him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor\u2019s eyes darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou are my son.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The throne hall fell completely silent except for thunder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy whispered weakly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShe stole you away because she feared what I planned to become.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king slowly rose from the throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShe believed dragon power should protect humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI believed humanity should kneel before it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child shook violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every memory inside him collapsed apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king extended his marked hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cJoin me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the black dragon roared furiously as if sensing the lie hidden beneath the words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child stared downward silently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then slowly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he remembered something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not flames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lullaby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The woman who raised him whispering softly while he slept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou must never become like him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tears slowly formed in the boy\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because now he understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She had not saved him from monsters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She had saved him from his own father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor stepped closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe can rule this world together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child slowly raised the dragon gauntlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hall trembled violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the boy whispered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou killed the only person who ever loved me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king\u2019s smile disappeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the child attacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their fists collided like exploding thunder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The throne hall shattered apart instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king himself wore a second dragon gauntlet hidden beneath his royal armor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The battle erupted across the collapsing palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shockwaves tore through marble pillars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragon fire exploded through the ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child fought desperately\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">but Vaelor was stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again and again the king smashed him through walls and stone floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blood covered the child\u2019s face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king grabbed him by the throat and slammed him against the broken throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou cannot defeat me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy struggled weakly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the black dragon burst through the palace ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ROOOOOOOOOOOAR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fire exploded everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon lunged toward Vaelor\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">but the king only smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because he had planned this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gigantic chains hidden beneath the throne room suddenly activated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient dragon-killing harpoons launched from the walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRASH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The black dragon screamed in agony as enormous chains pierced its wings and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child\u2019s eyes widened in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou thought I imprisoned it centuries ago without learning its weakness?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon collapsed heavily outside the palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child stared helplessly toward it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And Vaelor raised his gauntlet for the final strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the dragon spoke one last time inside the child\u2019s mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cListen carefully\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere is one truth your father never discovered.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon\u2019s voice weakened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Dragon Kings were never chosen by blood.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child\u2019s eyes widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey were chosen by compassion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">every memory returned completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The starving monsters in the pit refusing to attack him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon kneeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The animals throughout his life never fearing him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The woman who sacrificed herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child finally understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gauntlet had not awakened because he carried royal blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It awakened because despite every cruelty in Ashkar\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he never became cruel himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor roared and charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the child no longer fought with rage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He stood calmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And gently placed one hand against the dragon gauntlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The weapon glowed brighter than the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">something impossible happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chains piercing the black dragon shattered apart by themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon rose again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not covered in darkness now\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">but light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warm crimson-gold light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The storm above Ashkar disappeared instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire kingdom fell silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor stepped backward in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child looked toward him sadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou were never worthy of the dragons.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the dragon opened its jaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And released one final blast of golden fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The palace vanished in light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the flames disappeared\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor was gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only ashes remained upon the broken throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence filled Ashkar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slowly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the rain stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Morning sunlight pierced through the 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