{"id":3764,"date":"2026-05-31T06:32:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T06:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3764"},"modified":"2026-05-31T06:32:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T06:32:41","slug":"the-dragon-who-remembered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3764","title":{"rendered":"The Dragon Who Remembered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The monster beneath Castle Valemore stopped roaring the moment the little boy touched it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For nearly six hundred years, the screams had echoed through the stone walls every night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The servants heard them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guards heard them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kings heard them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet nobody ever dared investigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because everyone knew the legend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beneath the castle slept a monster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dragon so terrible that an entire kingdom had sacrificed thousands of lives to imprison it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or at least\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That was the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eight-year-old Prince Elias had never believed stories simply because adults told him to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And for weeks, the screams had kept him awake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They weren&#8217;t angry screams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They weren&#8217;t the roars of a beast hunting prey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They sounded\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lonely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So one stormy night, while the castle slept, Elias slipped from his room carrying only a small torch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the sounds through forgotten corridors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Past abandoned chambers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Past sealed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Past places no servant ever entered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until he found a staircase hidden behind a tapestry older than the kingdom itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cold air drifted upward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The screams came from below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His heart pounded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every sensible thought told him to run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, he stepped into the darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stairs descended endlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The deeper he walked, the older everything became.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stone changed color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient carvings appeared on the walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Symbols no longer used by modern scholars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The air grew colder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heavier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As though the mountain itself was breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he heard chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Massive chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rattling somewhere below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His tiny torch trembled in his hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A gigantic eye opened in the darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elias froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The torch nearly slipped from his fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The eye alone was larger than a carriage wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watching him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the darkness moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the boy finally saw it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dragon.<\/p>\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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its body filled an underground cavern larger than the throne hall above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black scales covered its immense form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Massive wings lay folded beneath thousands of iron restraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chains thicker than tree trunks pierced the stone around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each link engraved with glowing runes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each chain anchored directly into the foundations of the castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon inhaled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cavern shook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then it roared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sound exploded through the mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dust rained from above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone cracked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The torch nearly went out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far overhead, alarm bells began ringing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guards shouted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Find the prince!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Search the east wing!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The child is missing!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon pulled violently against its restraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chains groaned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient stone fractured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its enormous jaws opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rows of teeth glimmered in the darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elias should have run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every instinct screamed at him to flee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He noticed something strange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon wasn&#8217;t looking at him with hatred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It looked\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afraid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its golden eye seemed filled with pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Centuries of pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The realization made no sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How could something so terrifying be frightened?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slowly, Elias stepped closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon growled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chains rattled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet it didn&#8217;t attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until he stood directly before its enormous face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His entire body was shaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His knees threatened to collapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But somehow he lifted his hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His fingers touched the dragon&#8217;s scales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instantly\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The roaring stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chains stopped rattling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cavern fell silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolute silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon&#8217;s enormous eye widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A strange light appeared beneath its scales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They spread outward from the point where Elias touched it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Glowing brighter and brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon slowly lowered its head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not to attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To kneel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the entire dungeon began shaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A thunderous crack echoed through the cavern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the ancient chains snapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sound reverberated like an earthquake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above them, guards screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"457\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-995.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-995.png 457w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-995-181x300.png 181w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another chain fractured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The glowing symbols spread across the dragon&#8217;s entire body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And suddenly the creature spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its voice sounded ancient enough to shatter mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet somehow gentle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You returned.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elias blinked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon stared into his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden tears formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You returned.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy&#8217;s confusion deepened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve never been here before.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon&#8217;s expression softened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Not in this life.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The words sent chills through him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before he could respond, dozens of guards burst into the cavern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Torches flooded the darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swords flashed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain froze the moment he saw the prince standing beside the dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;My prince!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he saw the broken chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His face turned white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Get away from it!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldiers raised their weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon immediately shifted, placing its massive body between Elias and the guards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protecting him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not threatening him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protecting him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another voice echoed through the cavern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Lower your weapons.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An old man stepped from the shadows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Royal Historian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Master Aldren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The oldest scholar in the kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His face had become pale as death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes remained fixed on the glowing symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No\u2026&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he whispered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It can&#8217;t be.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What is happening?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aldren didn&#8217;t answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, he slowly approached the dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creature watched him calmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the old historian fell to his knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not from fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The Dragon King.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cavern erupted into shocked whispers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragon King?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legend was impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dragon King was a myth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fairy tale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bedtime story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aldren looked toward Elias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tears filled his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Do you know who your ancestors truly were, Your Highness?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elias shook his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man laughed sadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Neither did they.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he turned toward the dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Tell them.&#8221;<\/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\">For a long moment, silence filled the cavern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it spoke again, its voice carried centuries of grief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Six hundred years ago\u2026&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The walls trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Humans and dragons ruled together.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The first kings were not conquerors.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden memories appeared in the air around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Magical images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entire cities filled with humans and dragons living side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children laughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Markets bustling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A kingdom unlike anything in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The royal family carried dragon blood.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visions shifted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kings standing beside dragons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Queens riding across the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient alliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then everything changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A man appeared in the vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wearing a crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Betraying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The Chancellor.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon&#8217;s voice darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;He desired power.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The images became violent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assassinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chancellor convinced humanity that dragons were monsters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fear spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hatred followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then came slaughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entire dragon clans burned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their eggs destroyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their history erased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their names forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cavern grew silent.<\/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\">&#8220;I was the last.&#8221;<\/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\">&#8220;The final Dragon King.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another chain snapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The glow intensified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon looked at Elias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I trusted the royal family.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pain filled its eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;They betrayed me.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy swallowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What happened?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon smiled sadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;They didn&#8217;t.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confusion spread across every face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dragon King continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The true royal family was murdered.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gasps echoed through the cavern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The Chancellor seized the throne.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visions revealed the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kingdom&#8217;s history had been fabricated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ruling bloodline wasn&#8217;t royal at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For six centuries, every king had descended from a traitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every record had been altered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every truth buried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon looked directly at Elias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Except one.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy&#8217;s heart skipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon raised a claw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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