Chapter 16

The morning sun rose over the battlefield, casting long shadows across the remains of Lord Su’s camp. The dragon, now lifeless, lay in a massive heap near the altar where its control had been broken. The sight of the fallen beast—once an unstoppable force—was a symbol of their victory, but the feeling of triumph was bittersweet. The cost of their win was apparent in the silent, grim faces of their comrades. Charlie surveyed the camp, taking in the damage and the wounded, both from his side and Lord Su’s forces. His chest tightened as he saw the faces of fallen soldiers, comrades who had stood with him, fought with him. They had paid the ultimate price for this victory. Tim walked up beside him, his face etched with exhaustion and grief. “It’s over for now,” he said, his voice low. […]

Chapter 15

The chaos erupted faster than Charlie could process. The sounds of footsteps pounding on the earth, the distant clashing of swords, and the roar of the dragon all converged into a cacophony of war. The camp, once quiet in the stillness of the night, now buzzed with frantic energy as Lord Su’s forces scrambled into action. They had been discovered, and they had no time to lose. “Move, move, move!” Charlie shouted, urging his comrades forward. The soldiers behind him pressed onward, their faces set with determination, but even they could feel the weight of the situation. They were about to face the dragon—and the source of Lord Su’s unnatural strength—all at once. Charlie’s heart raced as they pushed through the enemy lines, fighting tooth and nail to break through the encampment. His sword flashed in the dark, striking down […]

Chapter 14

The journey back to the camp was a blur of urgency and adrenaline. Charlie’s heart pounded in his chest, the rhythmic beat matching the heavy footsteps of his comrades behind him. The roars of the dragon echoed through the trees, a constant reminder of the creature’s fury and the ticking clock that hung over their heads. They had gained valuable intelligence, but the dragon was now a terrifying reality, and Lord Su’s power had just grown exponentially. As they reached the edge of the forest and saw the camp’s distant lights, Charlie allowed himself a moment of relief. They had escaped, but the battle was far from over. In fact, it felt like it was only just beginning. “Everyone inside,” Tim barked as they neared the camp, his voice sharp and commanding. “We don’t have much time. We need to […]

Chapter 13

The camp was in a state of disarray, but despite the chaos, there was a sense of urgency in the air. Soldiers were working tirelessly to tend to the wounded, rebuild their fortifications, and prepare for the looming threat of Lord Su and the dragon. Charlie stood at the edge of the camp, his eyes scanning the horizon, still trying to come to terms with the unimaginable sight they had just witnessed. A dragon. An ancient, mythical creature that had not been seen in centuries. And it was under Lord Su’s control. The weight of it all pressed down on him. The stakes had changed. This was no longer just a fight for survival—it was a battle against forces far beyond anything they had prepared for. The odds seemed insurmountable, but Charlie refused to succumb to fear. He had come […]

Chapter 12

The next morning came with a cold, biting wind that cut through the trees, signaling that the harshest part of their journey was ahead. Charlie stood at the edge of the camp, his gaze fixed on the horizon as the first light of dawn painted the sky in muted colors. The sense of urgency had only grown since their conversation with Tim the previous night. Whatever darkness Lord Su had warned them about, they had to confront it. The stakes were no longer just about land or power—it was about the survival of everything they held dear. And Charlie, as the reluctant heir to the Ashford legacy, knew that the responsibility to protect his family, his people, and his comrades rested on his shoulders. “Charlie, you okay?” Jax’s voice broke through his thoughts as he approached, a slight grin on […]