Back at the main hall…
The dust settled, revealing the aftermath of the explosion of raw energy from Elena. The once grand hall was barely recognizable—cracks ran along the stone walls, debris littered the ground.
Elena was floating mid-air, her ocean blue eyes had now transformed into luminous gold, burning with a power that was both breathtaking and terrifying. There were streaks of gold colour on her brown hair.
Silence stretched across the room, thick and suffocating.
Tressa was on one knee still clutching her served hand, breathing heavily, her hair dishevelled, eyes wide with shock. Even Silva had been forced to take several steps back, his composure completely shattered.
The Gantric Knights were also scattered, some unconscious, others groaning as they tried to regain their bearings.
Alisha, struggling to push herself up from where she had fallen, stared at Elena with sheer horror "No… you actually—" she chok
Slowly, Elizabeth pushed herself away from the pillar and dragged her weak body toward the centre of the ruined hall. Every step seemed to echo through the suffocating silence as memories flashed in front of her eyes — of a younger Tressa, innocent and hurting after seeing her own father killing her mother who was trying to protect Elizabeth... of Elizabeth stepping in to protect her, teach her, love her like her own blood — only to have that trust shattered.When she finally stopped in front of Tressa, she looked down at Tressa, broken, pitiful and for a long moment Elizabeth said nothing.Finally, Elizabeth spoke, her voice hoarse but steady, "You could have been so much more," she said, her words cutting deeper than any blade "You were loved, you were trusted and you threw it all away for greed... for power..."Her fists clenched at her sides."I don’t pity you, Tressa," Elizabeth continued, her voice gaining strength. "I don’t
Daniel rushed forward, catching his sister before she could hit the ground “Elle—! Hey, stay with me!” he shouted, his voice cracking.Looking at the how careful and worried Daniel was, holding Elena in his arms an bad feeling started settling in Liam’s heart but the worry for Elena’s wellbeing and fear of loosing her took over all of those negative thoughts as he rushed to Elena’s side.Henery and the others also reached the Main Hall with the others, as soon as he saw his daughter lying weakly in his son’s arms Henery rushed to where his daughter was and knelt next to her not knowing what to do “Elle… my dear look here… father is here, you will be fine.”These words spoken by Henery shocked everyone around who did not know about Elena’s true identity.“Elle, look at me,” Daniel said, gently tapping her cheek as he cradled her trembling body.Elena’s lashes
As the group left for the portal room Liam just stood there silently watching their backs as his hands trembled at his sides.He had wanted to go. His entire being screamed at him to be by Elena’s side.But seeing his frail mother, clinging onto his father for support, reminded him cruelly of the responsibilities he couldn’t turn away from.They had been through so much and he was not by there side then and now being by there side and giving them the emotional support they need is all he can do.Gritting his teeth, Liam turned around and walked towards his parents, when he reached them his father George frowned as he asked confusedly “What are you doing here?”"I am where I am supposed to be Father," Liam said quietly, forcing calm into his voice though his heart felt like it was bleeding "How can I leave you guys and go when mother is in this condition? When you two have been through so much and I could not do anything. I'l
As Elizabeth and Liam passed through the portal the world twisted and buckled around them. A rush of cold air slammed into them and for a heartbeat, it felt like they were being pulled apart, there soul stretching thin, but then, just as suddenly, solid ground met their feet again.As they looked around there was no sign of anyone else who had come before them, only a maid was standing there to the side respectfully.The maid stepped forward and gave a respectful bow “Greetings to the queen, the other have left for the medical room with Master Kai Von, please follow me I will guide you to them.”Elizabeth nodded curtly and said “Lead the way,” her voice brisk, but not unkind.The maid bowed again and swiftly turned on her heel, moving through the long, polished stone corridor that stretched out before them. The place was massive, the ceilings high and domed, intricate carvings and glowing glyphs running along the walls. It was clea
The next day morning…Alisha stood on the first floor, leaning casually against the cool stone railing, her arms crossed loosely over her chest as she gazed down into the Main Hall. Morning light streamed through the towering windows, casting golden patterns across the polished marble floor.The hall looked pristine — it was as if the horrors of the previous day had been nothing more than a bad dream.But Alisha knew better.The echoes of chaos still clung to the air, hidden beneath the gleaming surface, and no amount of magic or scrubbing could erase the memory of what had transpired.Her fingers tapped rhythmically against the stone as she watched the servants bustle about, polishing, arranging flowers, resetting furniture — each movement a desperate attempt to restore normalcy.A normalcy that had been shattered.She exhaled slowly, her mind heavy.Just then she felt a tap on her shoulder and when she looked
As Alisha stepped out of the portal Elizabeth stood there waiting for her.Elizabeth stepped forward and gave a small hug before pulling away “How are you doing?”Alisha just gave a small smile at this question as she said “I am doing okay mom…” and squeezed Elizabeth’s hands that she was holding “How is Elena doing?”Elizabeth’s face tightened slightly. She pressed her lips into a thin line before answering "Her condition is stable now... but she hasn't regained consciousness yet."Alisha nodded, worry flickering in her eyes. She hesitated a second before speaking again, her voice dropping a little."Anyway... I needed to speak with you. Can we go somewhere private?"Elizabeth’s gaze sharpened at that, sensing the weight behind Alisha’s request. Without asking further, she gave a small nod and gestured for Alisha to follow her down a quieter hallway, away from the open court
Elizabeth stared at him, disbelieving “What... did you just say?” she breathed, her voice dangerously low “You want to deny the evidence in front of you?”Henry didn’t flinch under her gaze. His face was grim, almost resigned “Yes its true Elena is my adopted daughter and I understand the DNA test results you brought here," he said slowly, "but it can’t be true because I found Elena a year before you lost Aisha…”Elizabeth felt the ground sway beneath her feet."No…" she said, her voice cracking, her hands trembling at her sides "No, that's not possible."Henry nodded grimly "I found Elena when I went to perform the last rights for Diana and dispose her ashes in the river — you know exactly when Diana died due to that accident during the childbirth.Elena was just three years old when I found her, she had no memories, no family... nothing, just lying unconscious on the banks of the
"There is only one person who might hold the key to this tangled truth," he said. His gaze locked onto Alisha’s, unwavering one "Your father, Edward."Alisha stiffened, a sharp breath tearing from her lips "My father…" she whispered, her mind already spiralling "But... he's been in a coma ever since—since that day."Master Kai nodded solemnly "I know. Ever since the accident where you lost Aisha, Edward has been trapped between life and death. His mind remains sealed. Even I have tried everything know but nothing has been able to bring him back."Henry looked away, his face shadowed with guilt and sorrow. Alisha pressed a trembling hand to her mouth, her eyes shining with unshed tears."But if he were awake," Master Kai pressed on, "he could tell us what truly happened that day after they fell of the cliff, where did that bright light appeared from and why he did not use his power to fly back up. The only one who may have seen... what n
"There is only one person who might hold the key to this tangled truth," he said. His gaze locked onto Alisha’s, unwavering one "Your father, Edward."Alisha stiffened, a sharp breath tearing from her lips "My father…" she whispered, her mind already spiralling "But... he's been in a coma ever since—since that day."Master Kai nodded solemnly "I know. Ever since the accident where you lost Aisha, Edward has been trapped between life and death. His mind remains sealed. Even I have tried everything know but nothing has been able to bring him back."Henry looked away, his face shadowed with guilt and sorrow. Alisha pressed a trembling hand to her mouth, her eyes shining with unshed tears."But if he were awake," Master Kai pressed on, "he could tell us what truly happened that day after they fell of the cliff, where did that bright light appeared from and why he did not use his power to fly back up. The only one who may have seen... what n
Elizabeth stared at him, disbelieving “What... did you just say?” she breathed, her voice dangerously low “You want to deny the evidence in front of you?”Henry didn’t flinch under her gaze. His face was grim, almost resigned “Yes its true Elena is my adopted daughter and I understand the DNA test results you brought here," he said slowly, "but it can’t be true because I found Elena a year before you lost Aisha…”Elizabeth felt the ground sway beneath her feet."No…" she said, her voice cracking, her hands trembling at her sides "No, that's not possible."Henry nodded grimly "I found Elena when I went to perform the last rights for Diana and dispose her ashes in the river — you know exactly when Diana died due to that accident during the childbirth.Elena was just three years old when I found her, she had no memories, no family... nothing, just lying unconscious on the banks of the
As Alisha stepped out of the portal Elizabeth stood there waiting for her.Elizabeth stepped forward and gave a small hug before pulling away “How are you doing?”Alisha just gave a small smile at this question as she said “I am doing okay mom…” and squeezed Elizabeth’s hands that she was holding “How is Elena doing?”Elizabeth’s face tightened slightly. She pressed her lips into a thin line before answering "Her condition is stable now... but she hasn't regained consciousness yet."Alisha nodded, worry flickering in her eyes. She hesitated a second before speaking again, her voice dropping a little."Anyway... I needed to speak with you. Can we go somewhere private?"Elizabeth’s gaze sharpened at that, sensing the weight behind Alisha’s request. Without asking further, she gave a small nod and gestured for Alisha to follow her down a quieter hallway, away from the open court
The next day morning…Alisha stood on the first floor, leaning casually against the cool stone railing, her arms crossed loosely over her chest as she gazed down into the Main Hall. Morning light streamed through the towering windows, casting golden patterns across the polished marble floor.The hall looked pristine — it was as if the horrors of the previous day had been nothing more than a bad dream.But Alisha knew better.The echoes of chaos still clung to the air, hidden beneath the gleaming surface, and no amount of magic or scrubbing could erase the memory of what had transpired.Her fingers tapped rhythmically against the stone as she watched the servants bustle about, polishing, arranging flowers, resetting furniture — each movement a desperate attempt to restore normalcy.A normalcy that had been shattered.She exhaled slowly, her mind heavy.Just then she felt a tap on her shoulder and when she looked
As Elizabeth and Liam passed through the portal the world twisted and buckled around them. A rush of cold air slammed into them and for a heartbeat, it felt like they were being pulled apart, there soul stretching thin, but then, just as suddenly, solid ground met their feet again.As they looked around there was no sign of anyone else who had come before them, only a maid was standing there to the side respectfully.The maid stepped forward and gave a respectful bow “Greetings to the queen, the other have left for the medical room with Master Kai Von, please follow me I will guide you to them.”Elizabeth nodded curtly and said “Lead the way,” her voice brisk, but not unkind.The maid bowed again and swiftly turned on her heel, moving through the long, polished stone corridor that stretched out before them. The place was massive, the ceilings high and domed, intricate carvings and glowing glyphs running along the walls. It was clea
As the group left for the portal room Liam just stood there silently watching their backs as his hands trembled at his sides.He had wanted to go. His entire being screamed at him to be by Elena’s side.But seeing his frail mother, clinging onto his father for support, reminded him cruelly of the responsibilities he couldn’t turn away from.They had been through so much and he was not by there side then and now being by there side and giving them the emotional support they need is all he can do.Gritting his teeth, Liam turned around and walked towards his parents, when he reached them his father George frowned as he asked confusedly “What are you doing here?”"I am where I am supposed to be Father," Liam said quietly, forcing calm into his voice though his heart felt like it was bleeding "How can I leave you guys and go when mother is in this condition? When you two have been through so much and I could not do anything. I'l
Daniel rushed forward, catching his sister before she could hit the ground “Elle—! Hey, stay with me!” he shouted, his voice cracking.Looking at the how careful and worried Daniel was, holding Elena in his arms an bad feeling started settling in Liam’s heart but the worry for Elena’s wellbeing and fear of loosing her took over all of those negative thoughts as he rushed to Elena’s side.Henery and the others also reached the Main Hall with the others, as soon as he saw his daughter lying weakly in his son’s arms Henery rushed to where his daughter was and knelt next to her not knowing what to do “Elle… my dear look here… father is here, you will be fine.”These words spoken by Henery shocked everyone around who did not know about Elena’s true identity.“Elle, look at me,” Daniel said, gently tapping her cheek as he cradled her trembling body.Elena’s lashes
Slowly, Elizabeth pushed herself away from the pillar and dragged her weak body toward the centre of the ruined hall. Every step seemed to echo through the suffocating silence as memories flashed in front of her eyes — of a younger Tressa, innocent and hurting after seeing her own father killing her mother who was trying to protect Elizabeth... of Elizabeth stepping in to protect her, teach her, love her like her own blood — only to have that trust shattered.When she finally stopped in front of Tressa, she looked down at Tressa, broken, pitiful and for a long moment Elizabeth said nothing.Finally, Elizabeth spoke, her voice hoarse but steady, "You could have been so much more," she said, her words cutting deeper than any blade "You were loved, you were trusted and you threw it all away for greed... for power..."Her fists clenched at her sides."I don’t pity you, Tressa," Elizabeth continued, her voice gaining strength. "I don’t
Back at the main hall…The dust settled, revealing the aftermath of the explosion of raw energy from Elena. The once grand hall was barely recognizable—cracks ran along the stone walls, debris littered the ground.Elena was floating mid-air, her ocean blue eyes had now transformed into luminous gold, burning with a power that was both breathtaking and terrifying. There were streaks of gold colour on her brown hair.Silence stretched across the room, thick and suffocating.Tressa was on one knee still clutching her served hand, breathing heavily, her hair dishevelled, eyes wide with shock. Even Silva had been forced to take several steps back, his composure completely shattered.The Gantric Knights were also scattered, some unconscious, others groaning as they tried to regain their bearings.Alisha, struggling to push herself up from where she had fallen, stared at Elena with sheer horror "No… you actually—" she chok