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Chapter 99: Preparations for War
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Thank you for reading this book . If you want to know what Lyra will face in the future I invite you to read next book " Lyra, Lycan Queen " "Lyra, Lycan Queen"The Kingdom stands on the precipice of war, its fate teetering under the shadow of an ancient enemy. As Lyra and Kane lead their forces against the relentless army of the Shadow Order in the south, chaos strikes at the heart of the realm. The capital falls under siege and a devastating betrayal claims the life of the beloved King, leaving the throne without its protector.In the wake of unimaginable loss, Lyra must rise to embrace her destiny - not just as a warrior or a leader, but as the rightful Queen of the Lycans. With the weight of the crown upon her head, she and Kane will face their greatest trials yet, navigating the treacherous path of ruling a fractured kingdom while confronting a ruthless enemy bent on destruction.Amidst the raging war, Lyra’s bond with the mysterious stone grows stronger, revealing secrets about
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The howls echoed through the trees, each one sharper, closer than the last. Lyra’s amber eyes darted across the shadowed treeline beyond the flickering glow of their campfires. A deadly silence followed the howls, the kind of quiet that made every warrior tense, every heartbeat deafening.Kane stepped in front of her, his sword already drawn, its silver blade gleaming ominously. His piercing blue eyes scanned the darkness with predatory focus. “Shadow Order scouts don’t howl for sport,” he said grimly. “They’re signaling something - or someone.”Beside him, General Harken gripped his halberd, his knuckles white with tension. “Then we can assume we’re surrounded. It’s a classic ambush strategy.”Alpha Killian, standing on the opposite side of the clearing, raised a hand. His voice was calm but commanding. “Stay sharp. Defend the perimeter and hold position. No one breaks rank unless absolutely necessary.”The Lycans in the camp sprang into action, forming defensive lines around the cen
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The massive creature bore down on Lyra, its jagged claws slashing through the air with terrifying precision. She barely managed to twist out of the way, her blades flashing in an arc that scraped against its dark armor, producing a sound like nails on steel. The force of its counterstrike sent a tremor up her arms as she parried, her grip faltering for a moment before she regained control.The stone around her neck pulsed with energy, a warmth spreading through her chest and steadying her faltering strength. Every surge of light from the pendant seemed to slow the creature’s movements just enough for her to react, but it wasn’t enough to push her advantage. This wasn’t like fighting wraiths or human soldiers. This enemy was stronger, faster, and unnervingly intelligent.Its burning eyes locked onto hers, and a guttural snarl echoed from its throat. Then, with a sudden burst of speed, it lunged again, its claws aimed directly for her heart.Lyra raised her twin blades in an instinctive
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The chamber exploded with fury.The castle itself screamed, the magic woven into its very foundation fracturing under the sheer weight of the entity’s rage.Towers above them cracked, the stone splitting apart as if the very bones of the fortress could no longer withstand the force of what had been unleashed. The great warning horns of the city rang out, a desperate call for warriors to take up arms, for the innocent to run, flee, escape before it was too late.But in this chamber, there was no escape.The Demon God’s form twisted, its shadowed body shifting, growing impossibly large, expanding until the darkness swallowed the last remaining torches, leaving only the faint, pulsing glow of the shattered Grand Stone to illuminate the void.It no longer shifted like a specter in the dark.It had taken shape.A monstrous being, its body formed of writhing shadows and endless malice.Its head was crowned with jagged horns, piercing through the air like the twisted roots of a cursed tree.
