{"id":3075,"date":"2026-05-27T11:21:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T11:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3075"},"modified":"2026-05-27T11:21:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T11:21:59","slug":"full-the-nobles-forced-the-boy-to-touch-the-dragon-slayer-then-the-legendary-sword-chose-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3075","title":{"rendered":"Full &#8211; THE NOBLES FORCED THE BOY TO TOUCH THE DRAGON-SLAYER\u2026 THEN THE LEGENDARY SWORD CHOSE HIM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The royal throne arena of Ashkar remained frozen beneath the glow of the awakened sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody breathed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dragon-Slayer hummed violently inside the child\u2019s tiny hands while rivers of blue-white fire crawled across the ancient blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The barefoot boy stared at the weapon in shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its enormous weight should have crushed his arms instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the giant sword floated effortlessly in his grip as though it belonged there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The runes pulsed brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A terrified knight suddenly stumbled backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another dropped his spear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat sword only obeyed the first Dragon King\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whispers spread through the throne arena like wildfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe prophecy\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe lost bloodline\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor slowly rose from the black iron throne above the arena steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His face had gone pale beneath the crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because he recognized the symbols burning across the blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient royal marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marks erased from every history scroll centuries ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king\u2019s voice echoed coldly across the silent hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat is your name, child?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy slowly looked upward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash drifted around his small body while the glowing sword illuminated the dirt covering his torn clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child hesitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then quietly answered,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAsh.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The moment the name left his mouth\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the Dragon-Slayer flared brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several nobles gasped in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the first Dragon King in ancient legend had carried the same name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor\u2019s eyes narrowed instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original Ashkar bloodline had been exterminated four hundred years earlier during the Dragon Wars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every descendant hunted down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every child executed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king descended the throne steps slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heavy silence followed him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou touched the sword,\u201d Vaelor said carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBut do you know what it truly is?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child shook his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor stopped only a few feet away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Up close, Ash looked even smaller beside the massive blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Filthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bruised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet the sword continued singing softly in his hands like a living creature greeting its master after centuries apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king\u2019s expression darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPut it down.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash tried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The instant he loosened his fingers\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the sword violently pulled itself back into his grasp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue fire erupted across the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several guards screamed and fell backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child looked terrified now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI-I didn\u2019t mean\u2014\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLIAR!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One noble suddenly pointed at the boy with shaking hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe\u2019s cursed!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another screamed,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe\u2019s dragonborn!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panic exploded across the arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knights drew swords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobles backed away toward the walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Women clutched their children in fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because everyone in Ashkar knew the ancient stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragonborn were monsters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last time one appeared\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">entire kingdoms burned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor slowly raised one hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence returned instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His cold eyes never left the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTake the sword from him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king\u2019s jaw tightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI gave an order.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At last\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">three royal execution knights stepped forward nervously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each wore black dragon-scale armor forged specifically to fight dragonborn enemies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their captain lowered his helmet visor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFor the crown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They attacked together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLANG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first knight swung a massive war axe toward Ash\u2019s neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child flinched instinctively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dragon-Slayer moved on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A wall of blue fire exploded outward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The execution knight flew across the arena like a rag doll before crashing through a stone pillar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second knight thrust his spear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sword rotated by itself inside Ash\u2019s grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SHRRAAAANG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The enchanted spear shattered into molten fragments midair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The third knight froze in terror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then slowly fell to one knee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire arena stared at him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight removed his helmet with trembling hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An old scar crossed his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tears filled his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI know that sword,\u201d he whispered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor\u2019s expression hardened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cExplain yourself, Sir Cedric.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old knight looked directly at Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI saw it once\u2026 when I was a child.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hall remained silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cedric swallowed heavily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDuring the final battle of the Dragon Wars.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobles exchanged nervous looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody spoke openly about that war anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Too many secrets had been buried with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cedric\u2019s voice shook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Dragon King stood alone against an entire army at Black Hollow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ashkar\u2019s torches flickered strangely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost reacting to the story itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe sky burned red. Dragons covered the mountains. And the Dragon-Slayer\u2026\u201d Cedric whispered, staring at the blade, \u201clooked exactly like this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old knight slowly lowered himself fully to both knees before the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The movement shocked the arena more than the sword itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because Sir Cedric was the kingdom\u2019s greatest living knight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe sword only kneels to one bloodline,\u201d he said quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he bowed his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy king\u2026 the child is the true heir of Ashkar.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chaos erupted instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nobles exploded into screaming panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cImpossible!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe bloodline is dead!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cKill him now!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor\u2019s face twisted with fury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cENOUGH!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence crashed back across the arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king stared at Ash for a long moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then slowly smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And somehow\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">that smile frightened Sir Cedric more than anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cInteresting,\u201d Vaelor murmured softly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cVery interesting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king turned toward the guards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTake the child to the royal chambers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sir Cedric looked up sharply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy king?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor\u2019s expression remained calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf the boy truly carries the ancient bloodline\u2026 then killing him immediately would be foolish.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nobles looked confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king continued,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Dragon-Slayer has awakened after four centuries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes slowly shifted toward the glowing blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd I intend to understand why.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two guards approached Ash nervously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the sword did not attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash looked exhausted now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Terrified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He had no idea why any of this was happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the guards escorted him from the throne arena\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the Dragon-Slayer floated behind the child silently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like a loyal shadow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And high above the arena\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">hidden deep within the darkness beyond the ceiling statues\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">two enormous golden eyes suddenly opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watching him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That night\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash sat alone inside a massive royal chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soft candlelight flickered across golden walls covered in dragon carvings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room was larger than every place he had lived combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A feast rested untouched on the table nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roasted meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warm bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child stared at it uncertainly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As though afraid someone might punish him for touching it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then finally\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he grabbed a piece of bread and devoured it desperately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dragon-Slayer rested beside the bed glowing softly in the darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost protective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quiet knock echoed at the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The door slowly opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sir Cedric entered carrying an old wooden box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight looked far less intimidating without armor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And strangely sad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cedric sat beside the fireplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou\u2019ve never held a sword before,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash shook his head carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI clean stables.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old knight stared into the fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat makes this even stranger.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence lingered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then Cedric finally asked the question haunting him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhere did you come from?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash hesitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI don\u2019t know.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cedric looked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child slowly explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI was found outside the southern gates when I was little.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo parents?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash shook his head again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOnly this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He reached beneath his ragged shirt and pulled out a broken silver pendant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cedric\u2019s face instantly changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because engraved onto the pendant\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">was the royal crest of the original Dragon Kings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old knight grabbed the pendant carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His hands trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhere did you get this?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash looked confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI always had it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cedric stared at the child in disbelief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The castle shook violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Screams erupted outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chamber windows exploded inward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black smoke poured into the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash stumbled backward in terror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sir Cedric instantly drew his sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then something massive slammed onto the outer balcony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRAAAAASH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone shattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire chamber trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash slowly turned toward the darkness beyond the broken wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And stopped breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dragon crouched outside the royal chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gigantic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black-scaled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its glowing golden eyes burned through the smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beast was so enormous its body barely fit against the castle towers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Servants screamed throughout the fortress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alarm bells exploded across Ashkar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon slowly lowered its gigantic head toward the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">to Cedric\u2019s absolute horror\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">it bowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old knight\u2019s sword slipped from his fingers.<\/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\u2019s deep voice rumbled like distant thunder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt last\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash backed away instinctively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creature\u2019s eyes softened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou survived.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child stared at the monster in confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou\u2026 can talk?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A strange sadness crossed the dragon\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI have waited for you for four hundred years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sir Cedric suddenly stepped between them protectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStay away from the boy!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon slowly turned toward the knight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd you,\u201d it growled quietly, \u201care the son of the man who betrayed us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cedric froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon continued,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYour father opened the gates of Black Hollow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old knight\u2019s face lost all color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash looked between them confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat is he talking about?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before Cedric could answer\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the chamber doors burst open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor entered surrounded by armored soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the moment the king saw the dragon\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not fearfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not shockingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon\u2019s eyes narrowed instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor slowly removed his crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou remember me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That made no sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king wasn\u2019t four hundred years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">something horrifying happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The skin around Vaelor\u2019s eyes began cracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dark scales slowly spread across his neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldiers behind him immediately fell to their knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because their king was changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon growled deeply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe False King.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash stared in disbelief as Vaelor\u2019s human appearance slowly melted away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enough to reveal what he truly was beneath the illusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragonborn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king laughed softly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFour centuries hiding among mortals grows exhausting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cedric whispered in horror,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou\u2019re immortal\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor\u2019s smile widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI was there when the Dragon Kingdom fell.\u201d<\/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\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king looked directly at the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou want the truth?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue fire flickered around the Dragon-Slayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor pointed toward the sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat weapon was never meant for humans.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon roared angrily,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDon\u2019t listen to him!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Vaelor continued calmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Dragon Kings weren\u2019t rulers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His golden eyes locked onto Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey were jailers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence filled the ruined chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king\u2019s voice became colder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFour hundred years ago\u2026 humanity discovered something impossible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He slowly pointed toward the giant black dragon outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDragons were not beasts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creature growled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor ignored it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey were gods.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash\u2019s heartbeat thundered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cedric looked horrified now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king continued,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Dragon-Slayer was forged to control them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash stared at the glowing sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYes,\u201d Vaelor whispered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe first Dragon King enslaved dragonkind using that blade.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The black dragon lowered its head sadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYour ancestor betrayed us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room fell silent except for distant screams throughout the castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash looked at the sword in horror now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The glowing runes suddenly felt heavier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor slowly stepped closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou are the last descendant capable of controlling the Dragon-Slayer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king\u2019s smile darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd tonight\u2026 you will give it to me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldiers raised crossbows instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sir Cedric grabbed Ash protectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRun!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon smashed through the castle wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone exploded everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beast roared so violently the entire fortress shook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panic erupted instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash felt powerful hands grab him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It lifted the child carefully onto its massive neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor screamed furiously,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSTOP THEM!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon launched itself from the collapsing tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wings exploded open across the storm sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ashkar vanished beneath them as they soared into the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-775.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-775.png 433w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-775-300x249.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flaming arrows streaked upward from the castle walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon twisted through the storm effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash clung tightly to its scales while freezing rain hammered his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the capital burned in chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And behind them\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor watched from the highest tower with glowing golden eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon carried Ash deep into the northern mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snowstorms swallowed the skies by dawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">they landed before enormous frozen ruins hidden beneath the cliffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash stared upward in awe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient dragon statues towered over the mountainside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An entire lost city buried beneath ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon lowered its head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWelcome home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis isn\u2019t my home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon looked strangely sad again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYes,\u201d it whispered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside the frozen ruins\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">thousands of dragon skeletons rested beneath the ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some enormous enough to dwarf castles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash walked silently through the ancient halls while blue flames from the Dragon-Slayer illuminated forgotten murals across the walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One mural showed humans and dragons fighting together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another showed dragons chained by glowing swords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And finally\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">one showed a child holding the Dragon-Slayer while dragons knelt before him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash stared at the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child looked exactly like him.<\/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 approached slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou were told humans inherited the Dragon Kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash nodded weakly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creature\u2019s voice softened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat was a lie.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It lowered its massive head closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Dragon Kings were dragons themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash\u2019s blood froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon closed its eyes painfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLong ago\u2026 dragons learned to take human form.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The murals glowed faintly around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe lived beside humans peacefully for centuries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash stared silently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThen why did the war begin?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon\u2019s eyes darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBecause humans feared death.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It looked toward the Dragon-Slayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd your ancestor created a weapon capable of stealing dragon immortality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash suddenly remembered Vaelor\u2019s words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immortal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child slowly looked down at his own hands.<\/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 nodded sadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Dragon Kings used the sword to absorb dragon souls.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ruins fell silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash\u2019s breathing became uneven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat\u2019s impossible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon stepped closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhy do you think the blade chose you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child\u2019s voice shook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBecause I\u2019m dragonborn?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creature looked directly into his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the dragon whispered the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBecause the final Dragon King never died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash stared blankly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon continued softly,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou are him.\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 backed away instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou were reborn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash shook violently now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat\u2019s not true!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon lowered its head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen Black Hollow fell\u2026 your soul was sealed inside the Dragon-Slayer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fragments flashed through Ash\u2019s mind suddenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Screaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragons falling from the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A giant battlefield covered in ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And himself\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Covered in blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holding the Dragon-Slayer while an army burned around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash collapsed to his knees screaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sword exploded with blue fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient memories flooded back violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He remembered everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The betrayal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The slaughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And worst of all\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He had not tried to save dragonkind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He had destroyed them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tears streamed down Ash\u2019s face.<\/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 remained silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash remembered standing at Black Hollow centuries earlier while thousands of dragons died around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He remembered creating the Dragon-Slayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not to protect humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But to steal immortality from dragons forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child trembled violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI killed them\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon closed its eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash looked broken now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThen why protect me?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon stared at him quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBecause before you died\u2026 you tried to undo it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon continued,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou shattered the Dragon-Slayer and sealed yourself away so nobody could use it again.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fragments returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He remembered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His closest friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The one who betrayed him during the final battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor had wanted immortality for himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He wanted the sword rebuilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash whispered weakly,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe False King\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon nodded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe survived.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snowstorms roared outside the frozen ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash slowly stood again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat happens if Vaelor gets the sword?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon\u2019s expression darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe becomes eternal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash looked toward the glowing blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd if I destroy it?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon remained silent for a long moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then finally answered,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou die permanently.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ruins fell completely silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the sword no longer held only dragon souls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It held his.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash stared quietly at the ancient weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At last\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he understood why it had chosen him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not as its master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But as its prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three nights later\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the armies of Ashkar surrounded the frozen ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of soldiers covered the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catapults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ballistae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragon-fire cannons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And at the center of the army\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">stood King Vaelor himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snow whipped violently across his black armor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou cannot hide forever,\u201d his voice thundered across the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside the ruins\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash tightened his grip around the Dragon-Slayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The black dragon approached him quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou still have time to flee.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash looked toward the battlefield below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon studied him carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou are not the same king I once knew.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash gave a small sad smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI think\u2026 that king finally died a long time ago.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he stepped forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant ruin doors opened slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of soldiers immediately aimed their weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash walked into the snowstorm carrying the glowing Dragon-Slayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fragile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A child standing before an empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Vaelor smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt last.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash stopped only a few feet away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snow spiraled around the glowing blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou lied to everyone,\u201d Ash said quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor laughed softly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOf course.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king slowly spread his arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHumans fear monsters.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden dragon eyes glowed beneath his human skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSo I gave them one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash\u2019s grip tightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou started the Dragon Wars.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor smiled wider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd you finished them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The words struck like knives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of soldiers watched silently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash slowly raised the Dragon-Slayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue fire exploded across the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sword screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not metaphorically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Actually screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because millions of trapped dragon souls still remained inside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor\u2019s eyes widened greedily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYes\u2026\u201d he whispered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGive it to me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash looked at the blade one final time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">to everyone\u2019s horror\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he pointed the sword toward himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor screamed instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNO!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash drove the Dragon-Slayer directly through his own chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THOOOOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The world exploded in blue-white light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mountains cracked apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragon souls erupted from the sword like a heavenly storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Millions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Countless glowing dragons spiraled across the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldiers fell to their knees screaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor roared in fury as his immortality began burning away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the sword was breaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash collapsed into the snow smiling weakly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The black dragon landed beside him desperately.<\/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\u2019s body slowly began turning into blue ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash looked upward peacefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time in centuries\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the screaming inside his head had stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m sorry,\u201d he whispered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon lowered its massive head beside him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then suddenly\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 released dragon souls did not disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">they circled above Ash together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire sky became blue fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor stared upward in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat are they doing?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer came instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon souls descended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not toward the sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toward Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Light swallowed the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And when it faded\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the child was gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his place\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">stood a massive silver dragon covered in glowing blue runes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldiers screamed in terror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor staggered backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The silver dragon opened glowing eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not hateful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not monstrous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peaceful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash\u2019s voice echoed gently across the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe sword was never my prison.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The silver dragon slowly spread colossal wings across the storm sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt was my second chance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he turned toward Vaelor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the False King finally understood the horrifying truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dragon-Slayer had never stolen dragon souls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ancient kings had been protecting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protecting dragonkind from people like him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor tried to run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The silver dragon opened its mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue-white fire consumed the False King instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not even ash remained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence fell across the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the silver dragon looked toward the terrified soldiers below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And slowly bowed its head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not in hatred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In forgiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One by one\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the soldiers lowered their weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sir Cedric stepped forward through the snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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