In a clearing inside a forest near the Capital City of Orion…
Rebecca's clothes were soaked with sweat as she knelt in the center of a magic circle.
She had been maintaining that flow of energy so that the portal that connected to the void wouldn't close. This required an extensive amount of concentration and magical power, which Rebecca possessed.
Suddenly, a blue bird materialized in front of her.
It was none other than Meredith, that had returned from the battlefield. After the Giants had been defeated, it had slipped out of the battle undetected, and returned to where Rebecca was.
"Where are Elliot and Chloee?" Rebecca asked as she looked at the Guardian of the Savadeen Mountains with exhaustion.
"Dead," Meredith replied. "You can close the portal now."
As if she was given a royal pardon, Rebecca sighed in relief as she stopped channeling her magical energy into the formation that was etched around the clearing.
And, we finally arrived at the end of this volume.
Instead of finding answers, this volume has brought in more questions instead. Secrets have started to emerge from the depths of the shadows, heralding the start of something that lurks beyond where mortals cannot tread.
The next volume, "The Eight Deadly Sin, and the Advent of the Prince", will be the turning point of this novel. It is the prelude for the Elven Prophecy, on which the Fated Prince will be born.
I originally planned to take a day off, and rest for a day, but I'm also the type that likes to push the story forward even by a little bit.
Since that is the case, I will be publishing "Only" one chapter tomorrow, and take a much needed rest.
Lastly, allow me to give you guys a sneak preview on what to expect in this volume.
"Tears will fall, and hearts will break.
It doesn't matter if you are asleep or awake.
When all is lost, and nothing remains...
That is when Darkness will come, and bind you in chains."
I'll see you all in the next chapter!
I'm Rolling!