The serene atmosphere of the Kingdom of Serrand was abruptly shattered by the blaring alarms throughout the royal hall. A palpable sense of urgency swept through the corridors as the air thickened with the ominous aura of an approaching threat.
Levi, sensing the growing darkness, furrowed his brow. "It's Malacar," he declared, his voice laced with certainty. The room fell silent, the gravity of his words sinking in.271Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡemHXYqYmGn
"How did he find us here?" Zara's voice broke the tense silence, her eyes wide with concern.271Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNC0CY3DUAc
Levi shook his head, his expression grim. "He's likely come for Mike's Illusion Jewel. I'll confront him. You two need to leave—now."271Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL0vLWivfdX
Mike started to protest, feeling the oppressive power of Malacar even from afar. "Levi, it's not just about power. He feels... different. Stronger than before."271Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFAwa3Q1zIv
Despite Mike's warnings, Levi remained resolute. "I can hold him off. Buy you some time to escape."271Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTOuWTLKXkM
Queen Isolde swiftly intervened, guiding Mike and Zara towards a hidden passage. "Follow me. I know a secure place where you can hide," she said, urgency evident in her tone.271Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUb47vhTARw
As they departed, King Theodore turned to Kanju. "Assist Levi. Do whatever you can to delay Malacar."271Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0SYwDSnrYW
Kanju nodded, his expression stoic as he followed Levi outside the palace. The skies darkened ominously as they prepared for the confrontation.271Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzSsg6eWPJy
Outside, the ground trembled with each step Malacar took towards the kingdom. He appeared more formidable than ever, his presence a dark blot against the twilight sky.
"Step aside," Malacar commanded coldly as he approached Levi and Kanju. His eyes, devoid of emotion, were fixed on a point beyond them.271Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp6nr5Ip3ne
Levi, undeterred, brandished his Blade of God, the weapon shimmering with a faint celestial light. Kanju stood ready, his abilities ready to support Levi.271Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6sfNRfJdAs
But before they could engage, Malacar vanished in a blur of shadows, his speed unnatural.271Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXZKY6IjHyS
In the next moment, he reappeared not before Levi and Kanju, but in front of Mike, Zara, and Queen Isolde at their supposed safe haven. His sudden appearance was like a specter of doom, his dark aura enveloping the space around them.271Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcL9TTNaNsL
The chapter ended with Malacar's chilling presence confronting Mike, Zara, and Queen Isolde, his intent clear and his power overwhelming. The safety they sought was an illusion, now shattered by the dark reality of Malacar's ambitions.271Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmqQREIZrtY
