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Chapter 41:
Blood moon's curse/Maryam danesi Umar
The transition back into the mortal realm was both jarring and disorienting. One moment, Aria, Kael, and Lucian stood at the edge of the Liminal Expanse, their minds heavy with the cost of the knowledge they had gained. The next, they were thrust into the familiar world of earthy scents, the whisper of leaves, and the distant hum of life.They stood at the edge of a forest—the same forest they had passed through what felt like a lifetime ago. The air was dense, alive with the energy of the ordinary, but to Aria, it felt heavier than it should. Her hand clutched the leather-bound book tightly, its weight anchoring her to the reality they now faced.Lucian was the first to move, his vampire senses attuned to the stillness of their surroundings. He stepped forward, his boots crunching against fallen leaves, his sharp gaze scanning the horizon.“Back to where it all began,” he murmured, though his voice carried no relief.Kael, on the other hand, let out a breath he hadn’t realized he’d b
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-24Chapter 42: The Path of No Return
Blood moon's curse/Maryam danesi Umar
The fire in Mira’s hearth crackled softly, but the warmth it offered did little to comfort the trio sitting around the table. Aria’s fingers trembled as she traced the ancient map on the glowing pages of the book. The golden light illuminated her face, casting flickering shadows that mirrored the turmoil within her.Kael leaned forward, his elbows propped on the table, his expression a mix of intrigue and apprehension. “The First Realm,” he muttered. “Sounds like the start of some terrible legend.”“It is,” Aria replied quietly, her eyes fixed on the intricate symbols and pathways etched into the page. “The First Realm… it’s where the veil between worlds was first created. It’s where the Heart was forged, where the balance of light and dark began.”Kael let out a low whistle. “So, basically, we’re heading straight into the birthplace of all this chaos. Great. Just great.”Aria glanced at him, the corners of her lips twitching in a brief, humorless smile. “You signed up for this, remem
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-24Chapter 43: The Journey Begins
Blood moon's curse/Maryam danesi Umar
The road stretched out before them, winding through forests that grew darker and denser with every mile. The trees whispered in the wind, their branches swaying like skeletal fingers reaching for the sky. The faint crunch of their boots on the gravelly path was the only sound that broke the heavy silence.Kael, walking a step ahead, let out a low sigh. “So, remind me again why we’re willingly walking into what’s probably the most dangerous place on this side of existence?”Aria glanced at him, a faint smirk tugging at her lips. “Because you’re a hero, remember? Isn’t this what heroes do?”Kael turned to look at her over his shoulder, one brow raised. “Hero? I’m pretty sure I was roped into this by you.”“You could’ve said no,” she teased.“Could I, though?” His grin was fleeting, but it was there—a small attempt to break the tension that had been clinging to them since they left the village.Lucian, trailing a few paces behind, stayed silent. His gaze darted to the shadows between the
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-24Chapter 44: Shadows of the First Realm
Blood moon's curse/Maryam danesi Umar
The archway hummed behind them, its glow softening as if it had fed enough on their sacrifices, satisfied for now. The oppressive silence of the clearing weighed heavily on them, but it was nothing compared to the ache in Aria’s chest—a hollow, unfamiliar emptiness that seemed to reverberate through her very soul.She tried to steady her breathing, the cool night air brushing against her sweat-soaked skin. She felt Kael’s hand on her shoulder, steady and grounding, but she couldn’t look at him just yet. The echoes of what she had seen, of what she had given, still gripped her.Kael crouched beside her, his brow furrowed. “What happened in there? Are you hurt?” His voice was gentle, but beneath it, she could hear the worry he was trying to mask.“I’m fine,” Aria managed to say, though her voice wavered. She forced herself to look up at him, offering a faint, unconvincing smile. “Just… give me a minute.”Kael studied her for a long moment, his jaw tightening, but he nodded and stood. He
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-24Chapter 45: The Price of the First Realm
Blood moon's curse/Maryam danesi Umar
The journey deeper into the First Realm felt endless. Every step Aria took weighed heavier than the last, as if the forest itself was trying to pull her down into its roots. The whispers were gone now, but the silence was worse—unnatural and suffocating. The absence of sound was so complete that even their breaths seemed muffled.Kael broke the silence first, his voice rough. “How much farther, Lucian? You said this place would test us, but so far, it’s felt more like a punishment.”Lucian walked ahead of them, his cloak trailing over the uneven ground. He didn’t look back, his tone cold. “Punishment and test often overlap, Kael. If you’re waiting for this to get easier, you’ll be disappointed.”Kael let out a frustrated sigh, running a hand through his hair. “You could try being a little less cryptic, you know. It wouldn’t kill you.”Lucian stopped abruptly, turning to face Kael with a sharp glare. “Wouldn’t it? You have no idea what this realm takes from you, Kael. What it demands.
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-24Chapter 46: The Valley of Forgotten Shadows
Blood moon's curse/Maryam danesi Umar
The path ahead felt endless, an unyielding stretch of strange terrain where even time itself seemed to waver. Each step carried with it an uneasy awareness that they were moving deeper into the heart of the First Realm—closer to the answers they sought, but also closer to the unknown dangers that lay in wait.Aria glanced at Kael, whose usual cocky demeanor had been replaced by a quiet intensity. The encounter with the Heart’s Mirror had left him shaken, though he refused to speak of it. His eyes carried a distant look, as though haunted by something he couldn’t share.Lucian walked ahead, his stride unrelenting. He moved with purpose, his sharp features set in a way that suggested he knew more about what lay ahead than he let on. His silence had grown heavier since they left the meadow, and though Aria wanted to confront him about it, she held back.“What is this place?” Aria finally broke the silence, her voice low. The air around them had shifted again, colder now, and the trees li
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-24Chapter 47: A Gathering Storm
Blood moon's curse/Maryam danesi Umar
The world beyond the Valley of Forgotten Shadows seemed bleak, its skies heavy with an ominous gray hue that mirrored the weight pressing on Aria’s chest. The group trudged through the rocky terrain, their silence punctuated only by the crunch of boots on dry earth. Though they had survived, the valley had taken its toll—not just on their bodies but on their spirits.Aria’s gaze flicked toward Lucian, who walked ahead of them, his shoulders stiff, his every movement tense. She couldn’t shake the growing suspicion that he was holding back something important, something that could mean the difference between salvation and ruin.As they reached a clearing, Lucian stopped abruptly, signaling for them to rest. Kael immediately went about securing the perimeter, his movements brisk and efficient, while Aria hesitated, her attention still on Lucian.She finally approached him, her voice low but firm. “You’ve been distant, Lucian. Avoiding my questions. I need answers.”Lucian didn’t turn to
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-24Chapter 48: The Obsidian Plains
Blood moon's curse/Maryam danesi Umar
The Obsidian Plains stretched endlessly before them, a barren expanse of cracked earth and jagged black rocks that shimmered faintly in the dim sunlight. The air was heavy with static, each breath tinged with an acrid, metallic taste. Aria pulled her scarf tighter around her face, shielding herself from the biting wind that carried whispers of storms yet to come. “This place feels cursed,” Kael muttered, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword as his eyes scanned their surroundings. The uneasy silence was broken only by the occasional distant crackle of lightning. Lucian, walking ahead, seemed unbothered by the oppressive atmosphere. His dark cloak billowed behind him as if it were part of the shadows themselves. He paused, crouching to examine a jagged rock that seemed out of place, its surface etched with faint, unnatural patterns. “What are you looking at?” Kael asked, his tone laced with suspicion.Lucian remained at the doorway, his gaze sharp as the winds began to die down
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-2449: The keeper of the plains
Blood moon's curse/Maryam danesi Umar
The storm outside had passed, but the tension in the ancient fortress lingered like the shadows that clung to the corners of the room. The creature’s defeated form had vanished into the air, leaving behind an oppressive silence. Aria, Lucian, and Kael stood with weapons drawn, their breath heavy from the confrontation. But the calm didn’t last long. From the far end of the room, a soft sound echoed—a deliberate footstep. “Who’s there?” Kael barked, stepping protectively in front of Aria. His sword gleamed in the faint light. From the shadows emerged a figure draped in tattered black robes. His appearance was otherworldly—gaunt but commanding, with piercing silver eyes that seemed to glow faintly. His long hair, streaked with grey and white, cascaded down his back. He looked both regal and broken, as if he’d once been someone of immense power but had been stripped of it. “I am Eryndor,” the man said, his voice deep and resonant. “Keeper of the Obsidian Plains, though that title mea
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-24Chapter 50: The Weeping Caverns
Blood moon's curse/Maryam danesi Umar
The air inside the Weeping Caverns was thick and oppressive, each breath feeling like an effort. The melodic dripping of water had turned haunting, echoing around the group in disjointed rhythms. Aria felt a shiver crawl down her spine. The dim light from the glowing walls cast eerie, shifting shadows that made the cavern feel alive, as though it were watching their every move.Kael walked beside her, sword in hand, his shoulders tense. “I hate this place already,” he muttered, his voice low.Lucian, a few steps ahead, didn’t respond. His eyes were focused, scanning the winding tunnels for any sign of danger. He looked like a man who had been here before—or at least a man who wasn’t surprised by what he saw.Aria paused, running her fingers along one of the walls. Strange symbols etched into the rock seemed to pulse faintly, as though alive. “These markings,” she murmured, “they’re almost… speaking to me.”Kael stopped, his brow furrowed. “Speaking to you? That’s not creepy at all.”L
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-24
