{"id":3648,"date":"2026-05-30T16:08:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T16:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3648"},"modified":"2026-05-30T16:08:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T16:08:44","slug":"the-boy-beneath-the-dragon-throne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3648","title":{"rendered":"THE BOY BENEATH THE DRAGON THRONE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The slap echoed across the royal banquet hall like a gunshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolute silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of candles flickered beneath crystal chandeliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Musicians froze mid-note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobles lowered their wine glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Servants stopped breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small boy lay sprawled across the black marble floor at the foot of the throne steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His cheek burned red.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His lip bled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And standing above him was Crown Prince Lucien.<\/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\">&#8220;LOOK AT ME WHEN I SPEAK TO YOU.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prince&#8217;s voice dripped with cruelty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laughter rippled through a handful of young nobles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nervous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kind of laughter people used when they feared being the next target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy didn&#8217;t answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Didn&#8217;t move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Didn&#8217;t even cry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That somehow irritated the prince even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Aldren sat upon the royal throne watching everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king rarely stopped his son&#8217;s behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After all, Lucien would inherit the kingdom one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A prince must be strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or so the king claimed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The servant boy&#8217;s name was Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was twelve years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orphaned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Invisible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people in the castle barely noticed him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He cleaned floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delivered messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polished armor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kind of child everyone looked through rather than at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet tonight something felt different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chandeliers began shaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At first nobody noticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A tiny vibration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost invisible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the crystal chains rattled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wine trembled inside goblets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several guests exchanged confused glances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The laughter stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A deep rumble echoed beneath the castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As if something ancient had shifted in its sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The musicians lowered their instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sound continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Growing louder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Torch flames suddenly turned blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every single one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds of torches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fear spread across the hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan still hadn&#8217;t moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He remained kneeling on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head lowered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hands pressed against the marble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then his fingers clenched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The floor split beneath him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A massive fracture raced across the throne room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marble exploded.<\/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\">Nobles screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several stumbled backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prince Lucien&#8217;s smile vanished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What\u2026&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Glowing symbols appeared beneath Rowan&#8217;s skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red as molten fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They spread across his arms like living veins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pulsing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Awakening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remembering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The castle trembled again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harder this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A stone pillar split in half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stained-glass windows exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red lightning tore through the night sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wind screamed into the hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then something impossible happened.<\/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 statues moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There were twelve of them surrounding the throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient carvings older than the kingdom itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone dragons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silent guardians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Motionless for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One by one\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They lowered their heads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every dragon in the room bowed before the servant boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A noblewoman fainted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several knights dropped their weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Others fell to their knees instinctively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An old duke stumbled backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His face had become completely white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-956.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-956.png 282w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-956-180x300.png 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His trembling lips formed words nobody had spoken in generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The blood of the Old Kings\u2026&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hall erupted into panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because everyone knew the legend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or at least the censored version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eight hundred years ago, before the kingdom existed, the world had been ruled by the Dragon Kings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not ordinary rulers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragon-blooded monarchs who could command the ancient beasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first empire stretched across continents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No enemy could challenge them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No army could stand against them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then one night the Dragon Kings vanished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">History called it extinction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">History lied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And deep down, some people had always known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prince Lucien backed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fear flooded his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kind no prince could fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice cracked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No, that&#8217;s impossible.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The throne behind him suddenly groaned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone turned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The royal throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The symbol of the kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seat of every ruler for seven centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was breaking apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone shattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden ornaments collapsed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient foundations cracked open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And beneath it\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There was darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A vast darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far deeper than any basement should have been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far deeper than any castle foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something glowed within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two enormous crimson eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opening slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire castle shook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator 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class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His family had guarded the secret for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The truth buried beneath the castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The truth their ancestors had murdered to hide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The eyes blinked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then a voice emerged from the abyss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deep enough to shake every bone in the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;AT LAST.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The words rolled through the castle like thunder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I HAVE FOUND YOU.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The voice wasn&#8217;t speaking to the king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or the prince.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or the nobles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was speaking to Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The darkness exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A massive creature emerged from beneath the throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone shattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient foundations collapsed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entire sections of the castle trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not merely large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its scales glowed like molten obsidian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its wings stretched wider than the banquet hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient chains hung broken around its body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chains as thick as ship masts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr 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