{"id":4327,"date":"2026-06-02T22:57:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T22:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=4327"},"modified":"2026-06-02T22:57:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T22:57:10","slug":"full-the-mage-regretted-throwing-the-boy-into-the-ice-lake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=4327","title":{"rendered":"Full &#8211; THE MAGE REGRETTED THROWING THE BOY INTO THE ICE LAKE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A blizzard swept across the frozen mountains of Ashkar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snow spiraled through the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Icy winds screamed across a vast frozen lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The white wasteland stretched for miles beneath a gray storm-dark sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the center of the lake\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">an elderly mage stood with a crystal-tipped staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient robes whipped violently in the wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue runes glowed across the wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Magic crackled around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before him\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">stood a ragged fifteen-year-old boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barefoot despite the freezing cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His clothes were torn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His face was covered with dirt and frost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snow clung to his dark hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet strangely\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he did not seem afraid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old mage narrowed his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You should have stayed away from this place.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy remained silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mage&#8217;s grip tightened around the staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue energy gathered around the crystal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The air itself began freezing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A blast of magic exploded forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The force struck the teenager squarely in the chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He flew backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skidding across the frozen lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ice shattered beneath him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRAAAAACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The surface gave way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy plunged into the freezing darkness below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lake swallowed him instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the mage smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certain the battle had ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody survived the Ice Lake of Vareth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But beneath the ice\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash remained conscious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dark blue water surrounded him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chunks of ice drifted through the depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Frozen currents pulled at his body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every breath burned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every movement hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cold seemed alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trying to drag him downward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trying to claim him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he saw movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A creature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trapped beneath the ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash blinked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A baby dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No larger than a horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silver scales shimmered faintly beneath the dark water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Frozen chains wrapped around its body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient iron restraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Covered in glowing blue runes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragonling struggled weakly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its frightened eyes met his.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chains tightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creature was dying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without hesitation\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash swam toward it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The freezing water fought every movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still he pushed forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon watched him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afraid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hopeful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash reached the first chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pulled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The metal didn&#8217;t move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The runes glowed brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon whimpered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash gritted his teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then pulled harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first chain snapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon stirred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One by one the restraints shattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon was finally free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet a new problem remained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They were trapped beneath the ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The surface seemed impossibly far away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The freezing current dragged them deeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon was exhausted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash wrapped one arm around the creature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then kicked upward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ice rushed toward them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash smashed through the frozen surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ice exploded into the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snow scattered across the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon emerged beside him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blizzard roared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon coughed icy water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash climbed onto the shattered ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And standing across the frozen lake\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the mage stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His smile vanished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The impossible had 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 immediately moved behind Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seeking protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like a frightened child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old mage&#8217;s eyes narrowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;So that&#8217;s why you came.&#8221;<\/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\">Ash spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You chained a baby dragon.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mage laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cold humorless laugh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You know what that creature is?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy remained silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mage slowly raised his staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue energy surged around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More powerful than before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lake trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snow spiraled upward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The storm intensified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mage pointed toward the dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;That beast is not a child.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon growled weakly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mage continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It is the last heir of the Frost Dragons.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning flashed across the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The key to the Frozen Throne.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He had no idea what that meant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mage smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I spent forty years searching for it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice grew darker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;And I won&#8217;t lose it now.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The magical energy intensified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The air became painful to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon pressed closer to Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Terrified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the mage attacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A wave of frozen magic surged across the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ice spikes erupted from beneath the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Towering spears raced toward them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon cried out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The attack was too large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Too fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Too powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash stepped forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And drove his fist into the ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The impact thundered across the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For one heartbeat\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">nothing happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRAAAAAAAAACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Massive fractures exploded outward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hundred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cracks raced beneath the frozen surface like lightning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Straight toward the mage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old sorcerer&#8217;s eyes widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The advancing fractures shattered every ice spear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Destroyed every magical formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The attack collapsed instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The frozen lake groaned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mage stumbled backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His confidence vanished.<\/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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because he recognized the power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not the boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A forgotten power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One he had seen only once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many years earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before Ash was even born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When he was a young apprentice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His master had shown him an ancient book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A forbidden book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside it were stories of the Worldbreakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warriors capable of shattering magical structures with raw force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An extinct bloodline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Destroyed centuries ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or so everyone believed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mage stared at Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The golden cracks appearing faintly across the boy&#8217;s knuckles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And suddenly understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It can&#8217;t be.&#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 lake exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A section of ice erupted upward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something enormous rose from the depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mage turned pale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even Ash stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A colossal shape emerged beneath the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"351\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-145.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-145.png 351w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-145-235x300.png 235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not a baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ancient dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its silver scales reflected lightning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its wings stretched wider than castle walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its eyes glowed like frozen stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creature slowly rose from the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Water cascaded from its body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mountains seemed smaller beside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragonling immediately ran toward the giant creature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ancient dragon lowered its head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Touching the smaller dragon gently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The realization struck instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mage staggered backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because now he understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He hadn&#8217;t captured a random dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He had captured the child of the Frost Queen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most feared dragon in northern Ashkar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ancient dragon looked toward him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lake itself seemed to freeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mage couldn&#8217;t move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Couldn&#8217;t breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Couldn&#8217;t think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its voice echoed across the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;YOU HARMED MY CHILD.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The storm intensified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mage fell to his knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon&#8217;s gaze shifted toward Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And something surprising happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Frost Queen bowed her head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A gesture of respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mountains fell silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mage stared in disbelief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even dragons recognized the boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who exactly was he?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The magical crystal dimmed instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then Ash turned away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mage blinked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You&#8217;re letting me live?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash looked toward the dragonling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then toward the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally he answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You already lost.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old mage lowered his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because he knew it was true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Years later stories spread across the kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stories about the boy 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