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Chapter 7 - Awakening the Beast's Loyalty

The brilliant flash of light illuminated the entire palace courtyard. Across Oakhaven, citizens rushed out of their homes, staring up in absolute wonder at the golden radiance pulsing from the summit of the citadel.

Chancellor Vane stumbled backward, tripping over his own velvet robes as he stared at the glowing jewel and the boy atop the legendary beast. "No... that's impossible. We wiped your entire bloodline out twenty years ago. You should be nothing more than ash!"

"My bloodline was forged in fire, Vane, not consumed by it," Kaelen said, his voice ringing with absolute authority.

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The white lion stepped closer, baring razor-sharp fangs as it cornered the disgraced Chancellor against the stone balustrade. Vane dropped his sword, trembling violently as he realized his empire of lies had finally crumbled into dust.

Below them, the city gates swung wide open. Thousands of citizens, inspired by the courage in the arena and the unmistakable proof of the royal lineage, flooded into the citadel courtyard, raising their voices in a unified cry for justice. The tyranny of Vane had officially ended.

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