Chapter 114Dante Lupari walked to and fro through the shadowy room as he studied the map laid out before him. The gravity of their situation weighed heavily upon him.Eldrin had dominated their existence for far too long while his influence stealthily infiltrated their every action.Dante now possessed an item that had the power to alter every aspect of their situation.His boots pressed into the old wooden floor which creaked as he halted to run his fingers through his disheveled hair.Bare walls surrounded the room while a solitary candle flickered on the table providing the only light. For hours he studied old records together with arcane texts.Dante stumbled upon Eldrin’s weakness even though he never expected to find it. Although minor, the fault in the armor was sufficient to cause a breach.He needed to deliver the news to Lucia and Nero.Tension filled the air while they all acknowledged the impending action that hovered above them. This could be the end of everything. This
Chapter 115Only the gentle sound of candles flickering against the dark walls broke the silence in the cold stone chamber.Isabella Marini maintained a calm breath, yet her pulse raced at the chamber's centre. The ritual was about to start, and she felt its burden pressing down on her chest.Lucia remained close to her with eyes that showed both fear and determination. Lucia had never before experienced such weakness while simultaneously feeling a burning urge to fight back.Near-death encounters and battles filled the past weeks with a continuous blur.They would gain ground but then face an unexpected new challenge. Eldrin, Kalyndria. The threat seemed endless."I’m ready," whispered Lucia qquietly,yet her determination was unmistakable.Isabella looked at her, her face softening. “You’ve always been ready, Lucia. It’s just about letting go now. Letting the power inside you be ffree.”Lucia nodded, though she still looked uncertain. Relying heavily on her powers was never her appro
Chapter 116As the wind screamed through the old trees,, their twisted branches appeared like skeletal hands reaching for the sky.An unsettling presence filled the forest as shadows thickened with the moon's ascent. This was not an ordinary night because tonight brought the Blood Moon which happens only once every hundred years.The crimson glow of the moonlight bathed the clearing while casting an eerie illumination over the stone circle where Kalyndria stood.For years she had anticipated this precise moment. Each sacrifice and dark spell had been meticulously prepared and executed.The ritual contained her entire essence because she had invested all of her soul into it.After years of waiting, it had finally reached its completion. The Blood Moon would bend to her will, and through its power, she would ascend to rule the supernatural world without any opposition.Her black robes danced around her body as she lifted her arms to the sky above. Magic saturated the air,, and its energ
Chapter 117The battlefield's tension filled the air around Lucia as she stood at the edge with her heart pounding furiously inside her chest.The full moon dominated the night sky while its eerie light produced long shadows across the barren landscape below, Kalyndria’s suffocating dark energy swirled intensely around them.This was it,Everyone had been waiting for this pivotal moment. The moment to stop Kalyndria from taking control of the Blood Moon had arrived.She instructed her allies to stay close while maintaining a steady voice, though her inner emotions were far from calm, A torrent of power surged through her veins, which Isabella had given up everything to bestow upon her.She had never felt anything quite like this in her lifetime. The uncontrolled power inside her evoked simultaneous feelings of fear and thrill.Nero's eyes showed fierce determination while his typical quietness vanished in a blaze of intensity. His posture exuded tension, which revealed his entire state
Chapter 118Eldrin remained statuesque, watching the chaotic scene with his eyes dark and ice-cold. Magic filled the atmosphere while the trembling earth beneath them seemed to sense the changing power dynamics.Lucia felt the same sensation—a constriction in her chest where a heavy burden settled deep and suffocating.Her trust in him remained steadfast throughout their shared journey. The person she faced had transformed into a stranger who had become a monster by betraying everything they had fought to protect.Lucia’s voice fell to a whisper while saying “This is it” but failed to rise above the roaring wind. “You’ve chosen this path?”His lips twisted into a wicked grin, which sent shivers down her spine. “Path? This is no path, Lucia. This is destiny. The world has been stopping me while you remain unaware of this fact.Lucia’s heart clenched. “I don’t understand. You were our ally. You were my friend. How could you do tthis?”His laughter sounded different from what she remembe
Chapter 119The air was heavy with silence. Eldrin’s body remained motionless while his lively eyes had turned dull and lifeless, his power extinguished in a way Lucia found almost unbelievable.The magic she had summoned to defeat him left her hands tingling while her heart pounded heavily in her chest.Everything around her appeared to pause as if the world was anticipating what would come after the recent events.Lucia examined the Heart of Lunaria held firmly between her fingers. The artifact radiated warmth and pulsed as though it contained living lunar energy.The artifact now weighed heavily upon her shoulders, with its responsibility pressing down like a solid stone. She defeated Eldrin, but the battle still continued. Not yet.“Kalyndria,” Lucia whispered, turning toward her friend. A short distance away, Kalyndria stood with a pale face while her eyes expressed both relief and sadness. Their triumph carried with it a profound sadness because they understood its high price.K
Chapter 120The emperor Nero stood by the sacred altar's edge while his gaze remained fixed on the turbulent dark clouds overhead.The night sky seemed thick with tense expectation as if the heavens above held their breath waiting for his success.The decision weighed heavily on him, causing his hands to quiver even though he did not want to acknowledge its full impact.He needed to enter the unknown to reclaim his divinity and become Nyxario again. The ritual ahead transcended power because it meant transforming into a different being.The process required him to give up a deep part of himself in order to regain his completeness.Centuries ago they took away his godhood and forced him to walk among humans.For hundreds of years he remained hidden in darkness while the world transformed around him because his destiny was determined by decisions he took.The force that had caused his downfall would now become his means of redemption. He found himself questioning whether he was prepared
Chapter 121Isabella stood on the manor balcony during a celestial event when she noticed the night sky crackle with unusual energy.The stars swirled in unnatural patterns while shining with unprecedented brightness that surpassed any Blood Moon she had previously witnessed.The sky displayed more than an eclipse or cosmic event—it held a vast unknown force that vibrated through the atmosphere around her.Something new resonated within her bones as she sensed an unfamiliar change. Her heartbeat accelerated while tiny muscles at her neck caused her hair to stand erect. Something wasn’t right. Nero issued warnings about the event, but nobody fully grasped its impending consequences. This event surpassed being a mere celestial anomaly because it represented a severe rupture.The sky developed a fracture that promised to change everything. A cosmic phenomenon emerged with the strength to disrupt the supernatural world's core structure.She gripped her fists tightly while attempting to c
Chapter 151The sky above the Celestial Nexus churned, deep indigo streaked with silver mild. Nero stood in the center, the burden of the universe pressing in opposition to his chest. His frame radiated power, a force he hadn’t yet fully discovered to control. Nyxario.That name rang in his head like a bell, a steady reminder that he turned into not just Nero Orsini. He became something greater. Something divine.But is turning into divinity a blessing or a curse?He closed his eyes, letting the whispers of the gods slither throughugh his mind. They called to him, demanding obedience, urging him to sever all mortal ties. To allow the passage of Lucia.Lucia.His hands clenched into fists. He had fought through hell to attain her, defied fate itself. And now, simply while she wanted him most, he was being requested to shrink back?A presence stirred at the back of him. He didn't want to show to realize who it had become.“You’re hesitating.”The voice changed into calm, but there has b
Chapter 150The moon appeared low above the Celestial Nexus and its pale light created extended shadows on the jagged alien rocks surrounding the large glowing pool at the center. An unsettling silence filled the air while the faint wind whispered in a timeless language.Lucia positioned herself at the periphery of the glowing pool which emitted an eerie yet gentle luminescence.The Heart of Lunaria emitted a soft glow beside her while its crystalline body throbbed like a faint heartbeat. It was waiting, just like she was. A few steps from Lucia Nero watched her back with his gaze while his face remained tense. The burden of their pending decision loomed above them like an ominous storm cloud.His voice reached only a whisper as if louder words might destroy their delicate instant. “Are you sure about this?” She didn’t answer right away. The words refused to leave her throat because her soul itself seemed to be resisting speech. How could she be sure? There were too many unknowns. T
Chapter 149A blanket of stars sparkled above the ancient mountain as the night sky shimmered. Lucia and Nero observed from the cliff edge as unnatural energy surged throughout their surroundings. A dense energy filled the air while the world waited for an imminent monumental event. The celestial event was only moments away. The pressure of the air shifted around Lucia which made her heart race while her senses intensified. She whispered "Something feels wrong here" but her words disappeared into the wind's fierce roar. “Nero, do you feel that?” Nero nodded, his expression grim. “It’s him. Eldrin. He’s going to do something… something huge.” The celestial bodies above started moving while their normal brightness faded momentarily before exploding into vibrant chaotic patterns. The heavens themselves seemed to be rearranging. The earth beneath them quivered gently as though holding its breath in anticipation for a massive release.A solitary beam of light shot from the darkened sky
Chapter 148The dim light inside the cavern revealed Sophia's followers while ancient unnatural tension filled the air. Carved twisted symbols decorated the stone around the ritual site and emitted a faint pulse of dark energy.The walls of the room appeared to come alive as shadows danced in the corners beneath the flickering torchlight.At the entrance Lucia stood with fast breathing while she examined the surroundings. Her pulse thundered in her ears.She experienced the compelling force of magic all around her. The resurrection ritual was close to completion. Failing to act at this moment would result in the loss of their hard-fought goals.Asher spoke in a tense whisper that bordered on a growl when he said she had gotten too close. "We can’t let her rise again." Lucia gave a quick nod while she firmly grasped the blade in her hand. "We’ll stop it. We have to." Beside her, Sindre’s eyes glinted with determination. Sindre observed that the barriers presented an unprecedented lev
Chapter 147The old cathedral's shadows held Alessandro as his amber eyes remained fixed on candlelight streaming through broken windows. Damp stone mingled with broken promises made the air thick and oppressive. He held onto the silver cross at his neck which he had lost faith in but did not dare to remove.Kalyndria entered the room through her presence before her physical form appeared. The air trapped the mingling fragrances of lavender and death which served as her signature entrance.Her heels struck the marble floor with a sharp sound as Alessandro's jaw tightened."You came." Her voice was silk wrapped around thorns. "I didn't come for you." He watched from the window as the moon fought to shine through the dense clouds. "I came for what was promised." Kalyndria's lips curved. "And what was promised? Power? Revenge? Do you seek liberation from Lucia's controlling grip or something else?Alessandro felt his heart pounding yet he managed to conceal the reaction. He refused to
Chapter 146Valeria ran her fingers over the cracked edges of the ancient tome as it lay upon the marble altar. A dense aroma of smoldering herbs mixed with moisture from the stone filled the sanctuary's atmosphere.Moonlight seeped through the high-arched windows creating shadows on the faded murals that depicted forgotten deities. Each inhalation she made seemed burdened by the circulating whispers inside her head.They were getting louder. She closed her eyes tight to muffle the voices that were clawing at her thoughts. But the visions wouldn't stop. Her eyelids became a screen for visions of city fires and rivers stained black while she saw a shadowy figure standing at the center of it all.Eldrin. Her heart pounded against her ribs while the name reverberated through her mind. The prophecy had haunted her visions for weeks until this moment when everything began to connect.Footsteps echoed along the stone corridor. Valeria’s eyes snapped open, her pulse quickening. Valeria spu
Chapter 145The cold steel of his blade's hilt became familiar as Dante's fingers wrapped around it. The pressure he applied to his grip caused his knuckles to ache but he remained determined to maintain his composure. The looming decision tormented him with its weight.He stood at the brink of darkness before and fought to pull himself away from its pull. Today everything made him feel like the darkness was nearer than it had ever been before."Are you okay?" Lucia’s voice pierced his thoughts with a soft but sharply concerned tone.Dante didn't look up. He couldn’t. He wasn't sure if he was okay. Could he ever be?He muttered "Fine" but his voice lacked the confidence he desired. He wasn’t fine. Not at all. Every mission and threat he faced brought his internal darkness back to life.Lucia remained next to him providing a firm presence that showed her unwavering belief in him. But she didn’t know everything.The monster that once took the form of Lupero and reveled in chaos and dest
Chapter 144Tension filled the council room making the air feel dense. At the table’s head Lucia sat while her fingers nervously tapped the smooth surface beneath them. The fragile peace between the factions had always hung by a thin thread that could break suddenly.But today, something was different. Kalyndria stepped into the room through the creaking door while her focused eyes quickly scanned her surroundings.Lucia’s heart sank. Her body was alert to the truth that this meeting held more importance than usual.Kalyndria surveyed the assembled group with a voice that carried both chill and restraint. “Let’s get this over with.” Lucia gave a small nod and fought to maintain a blank expression. She couldn’t show weakness, not now. Her eyes flicked to the leaders seated around the table: The table included Elena who represented the witches’ faction alongside Morten from the vampire group and Blake who led the werewolves.The council members had all consented to join the meeting bec
Chapter 143The wind screamed through the stone fissures while the temple maintained a haunting silence within. As Lucia advanced across the temple floor her boots made a ringing noise against the ancient stone.The ancient symbols carved into the walls emitted a faint glow which made them appear alive with ancient magic.The ancient temple seemed to hold countless secrets within its shadows while centuries of history created a heavy burden that pressed upon her.Isabella Marini stepped silently next to her while she examined everything in the room. Isabella Marini also detected the magical presence in the atmosphere.This location exhibited an unusual quality which pulled visitors in with its allure yet pushed them away with its menace.The prophecy of the Blood Moon draped itself over them like a dark shadow which they could only interpret by examining the ancient past.Lucia paused briefly as her fingers traced the chilly surface of the stone wall. "I can feel it," she murmured. "T