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Chapter 19: The Sapphire Guardian

Author: Ricardus
last update Last Updated: 2023-04-05 22:01:22

Aric and Kaida stood at the entrance of the chamber that supposedly held the Sapphire Crown. They had journeyed through the ruins of the Sapphire City and fought their way past various traps and obstacles. Now, they stood before a massive stone door, adorned with strange symbols and carvings.

"This must be it," Kaida said, her hand resting on the hilt of her sword.

Aric nodded, his heart pounding with anticipation. He had come so far, risked so much, to get to this point. The fate of his mother, his kingdom, rested on what lay beyond that door.

He took a deep breath and stepped forward, placing his hand on the door. He felt a surge of energy flow through him, and the door began to rumble and shake. The symbols on the door glowed bright blue, and a low hum filled the chamber.

Kaida stood beside him, her eyes scanning the room for any signs of danger. They had learned to trust each other over the course of their journey, and Aric knew that he could rely on her to watch his back.

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