{"id":3254,"date":"2026-05-28T14:54:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T14:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3254"},"modified":"2026-05-28T14:54:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T14:54:22","slug":"full-the-child-who-awakened-the-forge-core","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3254","title":{"rendered":"Full &#8211; THE CHILD WHO AWAKENED THE FORGE CORE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old blacksmith slowly dropped to one knee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not from pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because every forge worker inside the mountain kingdom knew the ancient stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Forge Core did not awaken for kings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It did not awaken for warriors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it had never\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">not once in recorded history\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">allowed a human hand to survive touching it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet the crystal now floated peacefully above the barefoot child\u2019s palm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue light pulsed softly across the chamber walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like the core itself was breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy stared silently at the floating black crystal while molten rivers twisted around him in spiraling circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old blacksmith\u2019s voice trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWho\u2026 are you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child slowly looked toward him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash covered the boy\u2019s dirty face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tiny burns marked his arms from years inside the lower furnaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But his eyes\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">his eyes glowed faintly blue now.<\/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\">The chamber suddenly shook again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A deep explosion echoed somewhere above the forge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dust rained from the ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workers screamed in panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then massive alarm bells erupted throughout the mountain kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old blacksmith\u2019s face turned pale instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another explosion thundered through the stone halls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then came the screams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not from the forge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the city above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man grabbed the child\u2019s shoulders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cListen to me carefully.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the fearless forge master looked terrified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey felt the Core awaken.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWho?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the old man could answer\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">gigantic iron doors exploded inward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRAAAAASH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal soldiers stormed into the destroyed chamber wearing black armor marked with golden flame symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind them\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a tall man stepped through the smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">General Vaelor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commander of the royal flame guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His long dark cape swayed through the furnace wind while cold silver eyes locked onto the floating crystal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every soldier immediately lowered their heads nervously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because even among the kingdom\u2019s military\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor was feared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The general stared directly at the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then at the Forge Core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His face slowly darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSo the prophecy was true.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old blacksmith immediately stepped in front of the boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe\u2019s just a child!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor\u2019s gaze never moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe mountain chooses no child.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slowly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the general unsheathed a massive black sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue runes ignited across its steel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The furnace workers backed away in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old blacksmith\u2019s breathing grew uneven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou can\u2019t kill him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor finally looked toward the old man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And somehow\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">that cold expression became even worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI don\u2019t intend to kill him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chamber fell silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the general raised his sword toward the floating crystal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI intend to stop what\u2019s inside him from waking up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child frowned slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside him?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the Forge Core pulsed violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A shockwave exploded outward from the crystal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue fire erupted across the chamber floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soldiers were blasted backward into stone pillars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child stumbled in panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the moment fear touched his mind\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the crystal reacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chains ripped free from broken walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Molten steel surged upward like giant serpents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The furnace itself screamed alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor\u2019s eyes widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe cannot control it yet!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The general immediately lunged forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His black sword cut through spiraling fire straight toward the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old blacksmith shouted desperately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRUN!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy instinctively raised one hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">everything stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant sword froze inches from his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor froze too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not by choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue energy surrounded his entire body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The general strained violently against the invisible force holding him still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The forge workers stared in disbelief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child\u2019s own eyes widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He wasn\u2019t controlling it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Forge Core was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">something whispered inside his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Awaken him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child gasped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The voice returned instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Awaken the Forgemaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">visions exploded across the boy\u2019s mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A gigantic city buried beneath fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mountains split open by glowing cracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of armored warriors kneeling before a throne made of molten gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And at the center\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a colossal humanoid figure forged from black steel and blue fire sleeping beneath the mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child screamed as the vision vanished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The force around Vaelor disappeared instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The general staggered backward breathing hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">fear appeared in his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe heard the voice\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old blacksmith slowly looked toward the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor immediately turned toward his soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSeal every tunnel leading deeper into the mountain!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workers panicked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere are lower chambers beneath this forge?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor shouted furiously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMOVE!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldiers sprinted from the chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mountain trembled again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cracks spread across the furnace floor beneath the child\u2019s feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue light leaked upward through ancient symbols hidden under the stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old blacksmith suddenly whispered something almost too quietly to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI knew this day would come\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child looked toward him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou knew?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man closed his eyes painfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then slowly reached beneath his robe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And removed an old iron pendant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The moment the boy saw it\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">his heartbeat stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the symbol carved into the pendant matched the glowing marks now spreading across his own hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old blacksmith looked at him sadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI promised your mother I would hide you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chamber went silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child\u2019s lips parted slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy\u2026 mother?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor\u2019s expression darkened instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou told him nothing?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man ignored the general completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he looked directly into the child\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYour name was never meant to be Ash.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou were born beneath the First Forge during the Night of Falling Fire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crystal pulsed brighter above his hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou are the last blood descendant of the Forgemaster Kings.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The furnace workers stared in complete shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That bloodline had vanished centuries ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Destroyed after the War of Burning Mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old blacksmith\u2019s voice broke slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYour mother died protecting you from the royal court.\u201d<\/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\">All his life\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he had been nobody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An orphan sleeping beside furnaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A servant beaten by blacksmiths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A forgotten child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But now\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the entire chamber looked at him like he was something terrifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor stepped forward again carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou don\u2019t understand what your bloodline truly was.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The general lowered his sword slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Forgemaster Kings did not rule the mountain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey built something beneath it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ground suddenly shook harder than before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A deafening metallic roar echoed upward from somewhere deep below the forge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something enormous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workers screamed in terror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">gigantic glowing cracks exploded across the chamber floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone collapsed inward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And from the darkness below\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a massive steel hand suddenly grabbed the edge of the crater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"435\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-831.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-831.png 435w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-831-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire forge froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hand alone was larger than a wagon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Molten fire dripped from black metal fingers engraved with ancient runes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then slowly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a colossal figure began rising from beneath the mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A giant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forged entirely from black steel and blue-white magma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its glowing eyes opened like twin furnaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workers collapsed screaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Forgemaster\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ancient giant slowly turned its head toward Ash.<\/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\">it knelt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire mountain kingdom shook from the impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor\u2019s face turned pale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant\u2019s voice echoed like grinding mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHeir\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash stared speechlessly at the towering creature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant lowered its enormous head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Forge awaits your command.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence consumed the chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">war horns erupted throughout the mountain city above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor spun toward the upper tunnels instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His face darkened with horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey came too early.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash looked toward him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWho came?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before Vaelor could answer\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">an explosion ripped through the upper forge ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone collapsed everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And descending through the smoke\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">came figures wrapped in silver armor glowing with crimson symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not royal soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Crimson Order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient hunters of forbidden bloodlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At their center\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">stood a pale woman carrying a long silver spear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her white cloak drifted through the falling ash while crimson eyes locked directly onto Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant Forgemaster immediately rose protectively before the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The woman smiled coldly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSo the final heir lives after all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor stepped forward instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou were forbidden from entering royal territory.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The woman ignored him completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">she pointed her silver spear directly toward Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBring me the child.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue fire erupted across the Forgemaster giant instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chamber temperature skyrocketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The woman\u2019s smile widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYes\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her eyes glowed strangely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cJust like the prophecy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat prophecy?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The woman finally looked at him fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then quietly spoke words that made the entire chamber freeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe child who awakens the Forge Core will either save the world\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her crimson eyes narrowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOr burn it completely.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">more explosions erupted across the city above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Screams echoed through the tunnels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Crimson Order soldiers began slaughtering royal guards throughout the forge entrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor cursed violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey\u2019re attacking the entire kingdom!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The woman smiled calmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOf course.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">she looked toward Ash again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBecause your awakening has already begun the final war.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy stared at her in confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat are you talking about?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The woman slowly lowered her spear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And for the first time\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">her expression became almost sad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Forge Core is not a power source.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then she pointed downward\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">toward the darkness beneath the mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt is a prison.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash\u2019s blood ran cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ancient giant behind him suddenly growled deeply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The woman continued softly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLong ago, the Forgemaster Kings created living weapons powerful enough to destroy entire kingdoms.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her eyes shifted toward the kneeling steel giant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBut eventually\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey lost control.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant\u2019s glowing eyes narrowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor stepped beside Ash immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShe\u2019s telling the truth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child slowly looked back at the giant towering behind him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creature had protected him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kneeled before him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Called him heir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But now\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">something about its burning eyes felt different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hungry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The woman tightened her grip on the spear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Forge Core seals the King Beneath The Mountain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chamber trembled again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the roar that answered from below made everyone freeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because it sounded nothing like the giant standing before them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This roar was monstrous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The woman whispered quietly,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd your blood just unlocked the prison door.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the Forgemaster giant moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FAAAASH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its massive arm slammed downward toward the Crimson Order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chamber exploded into chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soldiers scattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The woman leaped backward as molten steel shattered the platform beneath her feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor shouted instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGET THE CHILD OUT OF HERE!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old blacksmith grabbed Ash\u2019s arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRUN!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child hesitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBut the giant\u2014\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s not protecting you anymore!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Forgemaster\u2019s glowing eyes suddenly shifted completely blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then it slowly turned toward Ash himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant\u2019s voice echoed unnaturally now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHeir\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Molten cracks spread across its steel body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe King awakens.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The thing lunged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaelor intercepted instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The general\u2019s black rune blade collided against the giant\u2019s fist in an explosion of blue fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire forge collapsed further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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