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Chapter 3 - 3 BLOOD LINE

As the dawn got closer the light ray reflect on necklaces causing an ominous glow emanating from the yin yang pendant radiating from the distance causing the light to intensifies as sun becomes brighter.the light was spotted from a distance from nearby man harvesting wheat, with glow from snow gradually diminishing he drop his sickle an headed for the direction of the light carrying his pocket knife alone with him

‎ He arrived there he was horrified by the sight of what he saw a woman with severd arm, claw an bite mark

‎Reach for her the body collapse against the snow with Emily lifeless body,he then proceed to pick shadrex slowly that has already been gagging from the intense cold upon wrapped around the wolf fur coat.

‎ Kendrick a townsfolks who lives at the outskirts of the town, taking shadrex he hurried back to the field with some distance walk where a patch of wheat growing within the woods he gather the wheat bind them with twine straw an headed back to town.lies ahead is the kingdom of dushmire reaching the local town known as berl.

‎ He enter his house a sturdy structure build from reddish brown bricks with

‎ each worn an slightly uneven from years of hand crafting,Kendrick enter the house meeting his wife breaking the new to her,"we have a son" she giggles her smile fade away a soon as she saw shadrex she took him into her arms with a meaningful gaze look at Kendrick he broke the silence Kendrick utterd I found him with a dead woman near the woods with his hands clutching his waist

‎ Gladys in her midst fortsy a vibrant elegant woman betrothed to Kendrick who can't conceive, Gladys walking forward round the room putting shadrex to sleep she then proceed to prepare a cradle bed as the atmosphere still intensifying Kendrick walk out of the room keep the wheat in the barn.

‎ Kendrick calling out the attention of Gladys "Mine" Gladys replied ohh dear. I need to report to the capital of what I have seen Gladys stuttering but.. but.. There might take him, she weep an went in we should keep him with a reassuring words from Kendrick we will.

‎ scene shift Kendrick putting on his boots an hanging his coat. He got on his White horse with patted dots on its nose with a brown fetlock holding the necklace.gladys watch through windows narrow and tall, with small diamond-shaped panes of glass as Kendrick fade from the distance .

‎ The roof is steeply pitched and covered in weathered clay tiles, some chipped or missing, allowing faint slivers of light to peek through pouring on shadrex face.

The horse galloped, its hooves striking the springy earth and sending ripples of water splashing into the air. The scene unfolded across a lush green field, with Kendrick riding toward the horizon, flanked by the mountains that glowed under the sun's embrace. Shadows along the mountain's slopes, bathed in golden light, while the wind whispered softly, carrying the faint rustle of clouds that drifted swiftly across the sky. As the clouds parted, they revealed the kingdom of Dushmire, and the sound of gates creaking open signaled Kendrick's arrival in the sprawling capital, where he urged his steed toward the palace.

Upon reaching the palace, Kendrick dismounted and handed the reins to the guards. However, the horse, restless and spirited, proved a challenge; it knocked one guard's great helm askew and tugged at the trousers of another, exposing him in an embarrassing display. As the horse continued to neigh, additional guards rushed to assist, lassoing its neck and attempting to subdue it. In the chaos, one guard received a swift kick that left him gasping, while fifteen others stood by, panting in disbelief at the spectacle.

Kendrick found himself halted by the high guards, one of whom wielded a spear that hovered ominously, its tip gleaming. The figure before him loomed twice his size, a formidable presence. "I seek an audience with the king," Kendrick said calmly, revealing a yin-yang necklace that glimmered against his slick armor. A saintly warrior, clad in striking armor, approached, urging Kendrick to follow him across the various layers of the magnificent palace, where magic seemed to thrum in the very air.

The castle rose like a jagged crown atop a craggy hill, its grey stone walls weathered yet resolute, adorned with moss and the faint shimmer of ancient enchantments. Towers and turrets pierced the heaven some crowned with spires that glinted even under a heavy sky. The massive gatehouse, with iron-bound doors etched in arcane runes, pulsed softly with a steady light.

Inside, the palace revealed itself as a labyrinth of halls and chambers, each section shifting independently, as if the castle itself breathed and rearranged to suit unseen purposes. Floors tilted slightly, staircases spiraled in improbable directions, and hallways stretched longer than reason allowed, yet each path felt both deliberate and alive.

The most captivating feature was the magical windows of pure crystal. Each pane refracted light in impossible ways, creating cascading rainbows that danced across the walls. These windows did not depend on sunlight; instead, they glowed softly, radiating their own inner magic. Light spilled from them in layers, illuminating rooms in gentle gold while deep violet shadows pooled in the corners, all without a discernible source.

The great hall was a masterpiece of this enchanting design. Crystal chandeliers hung from vaulted ceilings, their prisms refracting the castle's own light into intricate patterns that shifted with the structure's movements. Tapestries embroidered with silver thread shimmered as if alive, reflecting the layered glow. At night, the castle transformed into an ethereal beacon—a fortress of stone and magic, both imposing and otherworldly, where walls, floors, and light harmonized to create a living palace of impossible geometry.

Beyond the castle, from the balcony, a magnificent scene unfolded. Sparkling waters flowed like a shimmering blue stream, encircling the castle in a dazzling embrace. Kendrick stood mesmerized by this stunning vista, his gaze drawn to a grand statue at the castle's center, crafted from bronze and towering to the height of the castle itself. The figure, an elf with flowing hair nearly reaching its feet, held a sword that refracted the glow from the castle's windows, its tip sparkling like a star and illuminating the entire castle with an otherworldly light giving it it's bright light

Kendrick was brought before the king firmly he said greetings my king with a light bow the king encouraged Kendrick to walk with him,he spoke softly I believe you met ee

Erdrain my direct assistant, Kendrick speaks the armor warrior the king pause for a moments is that there call him Kendrick still admiring the castle hesitant before answering well.. king malrik response cutting the conversation he is my right hand gentle an calm he kill without hesitation you should be careful around him .

So tell me what brings you here Kendrick reply my king a woman was found dead it the outskirts of the town with an infant,king malrik do you confirm who she is

Kendrick 'No, but she has a necklace I have not seen anything like it.showing king malrik

The necklace,a saint king mutter, Kendrick still lost malrik face tighten when suddenly interrupted by a maid my lord your audience is needed at the counsel he pause for a moment he said see this man safety escorted back to his home the kings about to leave was stop by Kendrick my king the child is alive. The necklace should be given to him the king stop in his tracks with a calm aggressive tone are you questioning me, Kendrick replied without hesitation he has no one,it is the only thing left of his parents king malrik apologized softly.

The king said strongly erdrain whatever catastrophic Nor face don't come back without stopping it erdrain left commanding in soft tone prepare my beast as he clenched his fist as walk from the castle.erdrain flew his wild hound dashing through the clouds.

Kendrick walk down the hall way approaching the exist as he took one last glance before leaving.

He approached the stable taking his horses riding off sight

King malrik learning the weight of the situation to prevent the fall of erdrain send elite warriors with different techniques an skill above mortal to go after erdrain he knows he won't come no until he fulfilled his duty.

The scene shift as atmosphere tense cover with warrior of differ segment controlling wild beast,a figure among the high elite wings preparing for battle reveal a bubbling red white liquid some black,some ache unique a rare artifact which there have learn to adapt only few owns this.its materialize when contact a high elite which can withstand it pressure granting the user shields, speed amplifying their sword increasing their metabolism up to the atomic level an granting a full metal armor.The high elite flew in a separate co ordinates pattern touching all side of dashmire.

The scene end when erdrain flew his wild hound to the center dashmire drawing his sword from his scabbard emanating a red pulsating glow he held with both hand The tip of the sword facing,the air around erdrain compress causing a shock collar as energy flow through him revolving around him to his grip as the sword face down red glowing burst of energy engulf the sword more on his hand as his eyes glow dark the shock cone glowing red with burst of energy surging through him wave of shockwave flew outward as he drove the sword dip to the ground creating a force field engulfing the entire kingdom

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