{"id":3032,"date":"2026-05-27T03:36:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T03:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3032"},"modified":"2026-05-27T03:36:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T03:36:53","slug":"full-the-prince-threw-the-dead-heros-sword-into-the-furnace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3032","title":{"rendered":"Full &#8211; THE PRINCE THREW THE DEAD HERO\u2019S SWORD INTO THE FURNACE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe sword recognized him&#8230;\u201d whispered one of the old blacksmiths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the oldest blacksmith in the forge suddenly went pale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because he recognized the flames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not ordinary fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragonfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same forbidden flames that once burned entire armies during the Dragon Wars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man slowly stepped backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His trembling voice barely escaped his throat.<\/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 down at the glowing blade in confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The weapon felt alive inside his hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient power pulsed beneath the metal like the heartbeat of some sleeping beast finally awakening after centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the blade suddenly released a shockwave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fire exploded outward across the forge hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal guards were thrown violently across the stone floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Massive chains snapped from the ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Molten steel erupted from nearby furnaces like volcanic rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobles screamed and scrambled backward in terror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prince crashed against the throne stairs with wide terrified eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat is he?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But nobody answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because everyone inside the forge hall had suddenly noticed the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The glowing symbols spreading across the child\u2019s arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Burning crimson runes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragon marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient royal marks long believed extinct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old blacksmith fell to one knee instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Others followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLANG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLANG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLANG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hammers dropped against stone floors throughout the forge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child stared around in confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhy are they bowing\u2026?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the oldest blacksmith finally spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice trembled with fear and disbelief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBecause only the bloodline of the Dragon Kings can awaken that sword.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence swallowed the hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prince\u2019s face twisted instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat\u2019s impossible!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He pointed furiously at the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHis father was nothing but a soldier!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the old blacksmith slowly lifted his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo, Your Highness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The man swallowed hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe was the last Dragon Guardian.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hall erupted into shocked whispers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His father had never told him that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He barely remembered the man at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only fragments remained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Large warm hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A deep voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And one final memory\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">his father kneeling before him beside a fire years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNever let them take the sword, Ash.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the time\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the boy thought it was simply the final words of a dying soldier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he realized the fear hidden behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prince Vaelor suddenly stood slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His face no longer arrogant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now it looked dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because for the first time\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he understood what stood before him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not an orphan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not a beggar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prince slowly pulled his royal blade from its sheath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cKill the boy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guards hesitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragonfire still spiraled violently around the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The glowing sword hummed louder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the prince roared furiously:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI SAID KILL HIM!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The royal guards charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twenty armored soldiers rushed across the forge hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child stumbled backward in fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He had never fought anyone before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never held a real sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the instant the first guard swung\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the ancient blade moved by itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FWOOOSH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A wall of crimson fire exploded outward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldier\u2019s steel sword melted instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guard screamed and fell backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another lunged toward the child\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">but the blade spun violently through Ash\u2019s hands with unnatural speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLANG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guard\u2019s armor split apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not the man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only the armor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire breastplate shattered into glowing pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gasps filled the forge hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sword wasn\u2019t trying to kill them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was protecting him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child\u2019s terrified breathing echoed loudly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He couldn\u2019t control any of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The flames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The power surging through his body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the blade spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not aloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside his mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A deep ancient voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRun.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash\u2019s eyes widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRUN.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The forge ceiling exploded apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone crashed downward as dragonfire spiraled uncontrollably toward the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panic consumed the hall instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash turned and sprinted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barefoot feet slammed across burning stone while terrified nobles scattered from his path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prince screamed behind him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSTOP HIM!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But nobody dared approach the child now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not while dragonfire followed him like a living storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash burst through the giant forge doors into the freezing night beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain hammered the capital violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thunder shook the mountains surrounding Ashkar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy ran blindly through crowded streets while people screamed and fled from the glowing sword in his hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every window he passed reflected the same terrifying image\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the child surrounded by dragonfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">bells began ringing across the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not ordinary bells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">War bells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city guards had been summoned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash turned sharply into a narrow alley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His breathing shook violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat\u2019s happening to me\u2026?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sword glowed brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the ancient voice returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey lied to you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash froze beneath the rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYour father did not die in war.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child\u2019s heart stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories flooded back instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The night his father disappeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The screams outside their home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His father kneeling before him beside the sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHide, Ash.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The voice inside the blade burned with fury now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe prince\u2019s father murdered the Dragon Guardians.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash\u2019s hands trembled violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe feared the return of the true bloodline.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">horses thundered into the street nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSEARCH EVERY ALLEY!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash turned to run\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">but stopped instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because standing at the end of the alley\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">waited the old blacksmith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain poured down his gray beard while torchlight flickered behind him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child raised the sword defensively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the old man slowly lowered himself to one knee again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy king.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash stared in shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m not a king.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blacksmith lifted sorrowful eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou are the last surviving heir of the Dragon Throne.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning exploded across the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash backed away slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026 you\u2019re lying.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI watched your father place you into hiding himself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man removed something from inside his cloak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small silver emblem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dragon wrapped around a burning sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash recognized it instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His father once wore the same symbol around his neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tears filled the child\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWho are you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blacksmith bowed his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYour father saved my life during the war.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More soldiers approached nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man quickly stood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere\u2019s no time. The king will never allow you to live now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash looked down at the sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat do I do?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blacksmith\u2019s face darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou must reach Black Fang Mountain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child looked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone knew the stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The forbidden mountain beyond the northern cliffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The place where dragons supposedly died centuries ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo one survives there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blacksmith looked toward the glowing sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat blade was forged for only one purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rain intensified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTo awaken the Last Dragon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">arrows exploded into the alley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THUNK. THUNK. THUNK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal soldiers flooded into the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere he is!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blacksmith shoved Ash backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRUN!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child sprinted through the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrows chased him through narrow streets while soldiers thundered behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The glowing sword illuminated the darkness around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People slammed doors shut as he passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody wanted to help a hunted child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially one carrying dragonfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the prince himself appeared ahead on horseback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain streamed down black royal armor while fury twisted across his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou should\u2019ve burned with your father!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prince slowly raised a spear toward him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou know what your father\u2019s final mistake was?\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\">\u201cHe begged for mercy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rage exploded through Ash instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sword flared violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragonfire erupted around the alley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prince\u2019s horse screamed and reared backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But before Ash could move\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a massive explosion suddenly shook the capital walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another explosion followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ground trembled violently beneath the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soldiers turned in panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat was that?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a horrifying roar echoed across the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not thunder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something enormous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prince\u2019s face lost all color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far beyond the capital\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">deep within the northern mountains\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">something had awakened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the sword inside Ash\u2019s hands suddenly pulsed with recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The voice returned one final time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt heard you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prince screamed instantly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cKILL HIM NOW!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soldiers charged again\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">but the street suddenly exploded apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone shattered upward as crimson fire erupted beneath the city itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buildings collapsed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then from deep beneath Ashkar\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">something colossal began moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire capital trembled violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient chains buried beneath the city snapped one after another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLANG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLANG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLANG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old blacksmith stared upward in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe king\u2026\u201d<br>His voice trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe imprisoned it beneath the capital\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash looked around in confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the streets split apart completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And a gigantic golden eye opened beneath the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone stopped breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The eye alone was larger than a carriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Massive black scales slowly emerged through collapsing stone roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sleeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hidden beneath Ashkar for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panic consumed the city instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prince staggered backward.<\/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\">But the dragon\u2019s eye ignored everyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It stared only at the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash\u2019s sword blazed brighter than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon slowly rose from beneath the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buildings shattered apart around its enormous body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wings unfolded like storms across the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People screamed and fled in every direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creature was unimaginably ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chains still wrapped around parts of its body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chains covered in royal symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king had hidden it beneath the city all this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the dragon lowered its gigantic head before the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire capital fell silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the soldiers stopped moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash stared into the creature\u2019s burning golden eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">memories not his own flooded his mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A battlefield drowned in fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragon riders soaring through storms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His father standing beside this same dragon years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then betrayal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Darkness beneath the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-761.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-761.png 437w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-761-300x266.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash gasped painfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon remembered everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king had ended the Dragon Wars with betrayal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He imprisoned the last dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Murdered the Dragon Guardians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And stole the throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prince screamed furiously:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cARCHERS!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds of arrows launched from rooftops instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But before they could strike\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the dragon roared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FWOOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A wave of golden fire consumed the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrows vanished into ash midair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The capital shook violently beneath the sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the dragon turned its head slowly toward Prince Vaelor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And growled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prince stumbled backward in terror.<\/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 looked small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash suddenly realized something horrifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon wanted revenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And through the bond between them\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he could feel its rage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Centuries of rage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creature slowly opened its mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden fire gathered inside its throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enough fire to erase the entire royal palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Including everyone inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Servants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Innocent people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash\u2019s breathing shook violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon ignored him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fire grew brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prince fell backward screaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cProtect me!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then Ash suddenly stepped forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Directly in front of the dragon\u2019s mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gasps erupted across the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blacksmith shouted desperately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMOVE!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the child raised the glowing sword instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou don\u2019t become monsters like them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its burning eyes narrowed slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash\u2019s hands trembled violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey killed my father too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tears mixed with rain across his dirty face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBut if we destroy everything\u2026 then they win.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon stared at him for several long seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then something impossible happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ancient creature slowly lowered its head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fire disappeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The storm above the capital weakened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ashkar fell completely silent except for rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child gently touched the dragon\u2019s enormous face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the creature closed its eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not in rage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old blacksmith suddenly began crying quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because he finally understood why the sword chose the boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not for power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not for revenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For mercy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">slow clapping echoed through the ruined street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone turned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Aldric himself stepped from the palace gates surrounded by black armored knights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old king looked neither shocked nor afraid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSo,\u201d he said quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe dragon finally found you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash stared at him in hatred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou murdered my father.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king said nothing for a moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain poured heavily across his crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he nodded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The capital gasped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even Prince Vaelor stared at his father in disbelief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBut not for the reason you think.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king slowly approached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon growled instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Aldric kept walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYour father was my closest friend.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king removed one glove slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And revealed dragon-shaped burn scars across his hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same runes.<\/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\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aldric\u2019s voice broke quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI was one of the Dragon Guardians too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence swallowed the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prince Vaelor staggered backward.<\/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\">The king looked toward the dragon sadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe discovered something during the Dragon Wars.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe dragons were dying.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash stared at him in confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBecause of us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king pointed toward the sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat blade was never made to control dragons.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He looked directly into Ash\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt was made to bind human souls to them.\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\">The king\u2019s voice trembled now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEvery Dragon Guardian slowly lost their humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories flashed again inside Ash\u2019s mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warriors consumed by dragonfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eyes turning gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entire cities burning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His father screaming in agony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe dragon bond drove men mad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon beside Ash lowered its head sadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aldric continued softly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYour father wanted to free the dragons.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king closed his eyes painfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBut I saw what humanity would become if dragonfire spread further.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The storm rumbled quietly overhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSo I stopped him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash shook violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou murdered him\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tears filled the old king\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBut he asked me to spare you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child froze completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king slowly pulled something from beneath his cloak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small wooden carving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash recognized it instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His father carved it for him when he was little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI promised your father I would hide you until the sword awakened.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire capital stared in stunned silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the prince looked horrified now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou lied to me my entire life\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aldric looked toward his son sadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBecause you would\u2019ve killed him as a child.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor\u2019s face twisted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou chose HIM over your own blood?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king\u2019s voice hardened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI chose the kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prince suddenly drew his sword with madness burning in his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou made me weak for THIS orphan?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he lunged directly toward Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything happened instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon roared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guards shouted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But before anyone moved\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Aldric stepped between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SHHK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prince\u2019s blade pierced straight through the king\u2019s chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain fell softly across the ruined city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prince Vaelor\u2019s eyes widened in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFather\u2026?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blood spilled across the king\u2019s armor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aldric slowly looked down at the sword inside him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then back toward Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere was one final lie\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice weakened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Dragon Throne was never meant for kings.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon behind Ash slowly approached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king smiled faintly through blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt chooses protectors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash\u2019s eyes filled with tears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aldric slowly reached into his armor\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026and removed a second glowing dragon mark hidden across his chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the mark suddenly transferred into the ancient sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blade exploded with golden light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon roared toward the heavens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And Ash finally understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king had never been protecting his throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He had been protecting the world from dragonfire until someone worthy appeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Someone strong enough to choose mercy over revenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aldric collapsed slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prince fell to his knees shaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026 no\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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