{"id":4970,"date":"2026-06-16T00:44:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T00:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=4970"},"modified":"2026-06-16T00:44:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T00:44:46","slug":"the-princess-tore-away-his-cloak-and-awakened-the-lost-dragon-bloodline-before-the-entire-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=4970","title":{"rendered":"THE PRINCESS TORE AWAY HIS CLOAK AND AWAKENED THE LOST DRAGON BLOODLINE BEFORE THE ENTIRE KINGDOM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part 2: The Priest Who Fell Before A Beggar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The silence was worse than the laughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moments earlier, the throne hall had echoed with mockery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now nobody dared speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The High Priest remained kneeling on the cold marble floor, staring at the dragon-shaped birthmark glowing on the boy&#8217;s shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His hands trembled uncontrollably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The princess took a nervous step backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Priest Aldric?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man slowly lowered his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, to everyone&#8217;s horror, he pressed his forehead against the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A gesture reserved only for kings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or gods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gasps swept through the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Roland rose from his throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What is the meaning of this?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aldric finally spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice sounded broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Your Majesty&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He swallowed hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The Mark of Aurelian.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The words struck the chamber like lightning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several elderly nobles instantly turned pale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Others looked confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The younger members of the court had never heard the name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king&#8217;s expression darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Impossible.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The priest looked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tears glistened in his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I prayed I would never see it again.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The murals lining the hall glowed brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden dragons carved into ancient stone began illuminating one after another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A warm light spread across the ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy looked around in confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t understand.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice was small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing about him suggested power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing except the glowing symbol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The princess suddenly pointed at him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;He&#8217;s lying.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her voice cracked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;He&#8217;s just a street orphan.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy finally looked at her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not with anger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not with hatred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Why do you keep calling me that?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The question hit harder than any accusation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a moment the princess couldn&#8217;t answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because she didn&#8217;t actually know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She had seen him outside the palace walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poor clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dirty face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A perfect target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That was all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The High Priest slowly stood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His gaze never left the boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What is your name, child?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy hesitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Lucas.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The priest&#8217;s breathing stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Lucas what?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy lowered his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t know.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The court murmured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I never knew my family.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king gripped his throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The priest looked ready to collapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because according to ancient prophecy\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the lost heir of Aurelian would not know his own name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part 3: The Secret Buried Beneath The Kingdom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Roland suddenly slammed his staff against the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Enough.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The glowing murals immediately dimmed.<\/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\">The king&#8217;s face was unreadable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Take the boy to the guest chambers.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The priest turned sharply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Your Majesty\u2014&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Now.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The command echoed through the hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several guards moved forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But something strange happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The moment one soldier reached for Lucas\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the dragon mark flashed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guard cried out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not from injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He stumbled backward as if he had touched fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody missed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king&#8217;s jaw tightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The court could feel tension growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dangerous tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lucas stood alone in the center of the throne hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The torn remains of his cloak lay at his feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The princess stared at them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then at him.<\/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\">she looked guilty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That evening, deep beneath the royal palace, King Roland descended into chambers no one else knew existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient doors opened before him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dust-covered corridors stretched into darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end waited a stone vault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside stood a single object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A black throne carved from dragon bone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king stared at it silently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then whispered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The heir has returned.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A voice answered from the shadows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A woman&#8217;s voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Then kill him.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king closed his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I cannot.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The woman stepped forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her face hidden beneath a silver mask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You already failed once.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king&#8217;s expression twisted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twenty years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A royal family vanishing into the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A baby disappearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king looked away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I made a promise.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The masked woman laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;And now the kingdom will pay for it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part 4: The Princess Learns The Truth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Princess Elena couldn&#8217;t sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every time she closed her eyes, she saw the priest kneeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saw the glowing birthmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saw Lucas standing there looking confused after she humiliated him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guilt refused to leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"509\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-344.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-344.png 509w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-344-206x300.png 206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Near midnight, she slipped from her chambers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The palace was quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most servants slept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most guards stood half-awake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She eventually found the guest wing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single candle burned beneath Lucas&#8217;s door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The princess hesitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then knocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She pushed the door open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room was empty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bed untouched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The window open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cold wind drifted inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elena hurried forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then she noticed something outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A golden light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deep within the royal gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She followed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across stone pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Past silent fountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until she reached the oldest part of the palace grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dragon Shrine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody visited it anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ancient temple had been abandoned for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet tonight\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">every dragon statue surrounding it glowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And standing in the center was Lucas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of golden lights floated around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The princess watched in awe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lucas looked terrified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Please stop.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lights ignored him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient dragon statues slowly turned toward the boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone eyes opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then one statue spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its voice shook the earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;Welcome home, Prince.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part 5: The Night The Dragons Woke<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ground trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trees swayed violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient cracks raced across the Dragon Shrine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lucas stumbled backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I think you have the wrong person.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon statue lowered its massive stone head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The golden eyes glowed brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We do not.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Princess Elena stepped from hiding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both Lucas and the dragon turned toward her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The princess swallowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fear gripped her chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet she forced herself forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lucas looked surprised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You followed me?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elena lowered her eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Yes.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A long silence followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally she whispered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I&#8217;m sorry.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lucas 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 princess looked ready to cry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;For today.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The words seemed to cost her everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon statue watched quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lucas scratched the back of his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You didn&#8217;t have to say that.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Yes I did.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The honesty shocked both of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before either could continue\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a deafening roar echoed across the kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every dragon statue in the shrine suddenly awakened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds of ancient stone dragons opened their eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The earth shook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Palace bells began ringing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far away, deep beneath the capital, something enormous stirred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sleeping beneath the kingdom for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it had just sensed the return of royal blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part 6: The Monster Beneath The Capital<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panic swept through the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Citizens flooded into the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guards rushed to defensive positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The palace erupted into chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, beneath the kingdom\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">something ancient awakened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its eyes opened in darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Massive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Terrifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon had slept for nearly five hundred years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now it listened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It felt royal blood once more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above ground, King Roland stood atop the palace walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His face had become grim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The High Priest approached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The prophecy is happening.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king nodded slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Yes.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aldric looked toward the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Tell him the truth.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king remained silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lucas stood frozen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room felt smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The air felt heavier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;My father?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Roland nodded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The High Priest watched silently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king slowly descended from the throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twenty years of regret showed in his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;When your family was attacked, I was their closest ally.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lucas listened carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I failed to save them.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice cracked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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