Kingdom at war

his line!" Arin shouted, sword raised. "For Everia!" Kael roared, charging into the fray. As the battle raged, a Malakai soldier struck Arin from behind. The king stumbled, clutching his side.

's heart skipped a beat. "You have Ethan?" Lylah smiled. "My leverage. Now, leave Kael, or Ethan suffers." Meanwhile, Lucas searched desperately. "Ethan! Where are you?" A faint whisper reached Lucas. "Lucas...help..." Lucas followed the voice, finding Ethan bound and gag

an infiltrate tonight." Lucas nodded. "We'll need disguises. And a diversion." That night, they snuck into Lylah's palace, avoiding guards. "Almost there," Ethan whispered, leading Lucas to Lylah's chambers. Inside, they found documents revealing Lylah's true intentions. "Malakai's army is just a pawn," Lucas realized. "Lylah seeks the ancient artifact." Ethan's eyes widened. "The artifact that con

n Elara and Queen Lirien. "You see, Your Majesties," Lylah began, "the artifact's power will allow me to unite the kingdoms under my rule." Elara's eyes blazed. "You'll enslave our people." Lylah shrugged. "Progress requires sacrifice. I'll bring order, no matter the cost." Lirien's voice trembled. "You're no better than Malakai." Lylah's smile chilled. "I'm better. Malakai seeks destruction; I seek domination." Elara spat. "You'll never succee

their dominion. But Tharros's greed consumed him. He sought the ancient artifact, rumored to grant unimaginable power. "Father, the artifact's curse will destroy us," Malakai warned. Tharros scoffed. "Power is worth any cost." Malakai's reluctance enraged Tharros. In a fit of fury, Tharros struck Malakai, leaving him scarred. "You're no son of mine," Tharros spat. Malakai's determination hardened. He would surpass his father, claim the artifact, and rule. Years passed. Malakai assembled a vast army, fueled by his desire for power. Lyl