Chapter 13 - The Dragon’s Warning
Deeply shaken by the assassination attempt, Evelyn returned to the dragon sanctuary atop the volcanic peaks. Aurelius, the massive silver dragon, lay coiled beside the glowing mountain forge, his golden eyes filled with grave concern.
"The shadow you fought is no mere mortal, Evelyn," Aurelius echoed inside her mind. "It is a Shadow-Stalker—a human husk whose soul has been hollowed out and refilled with dark arcana."
"Who created them, Aurelius?" Evelyn demanded, her voice firm despite the exhaustion weighing on her shoulders. "Vane was just a pawn. Who is 'The Architect'?"
Aurelius let out a low rumble that vibrated through the stone floor. "Centuries ago, before your bloodline took the throne, there existed the Sunken Order—sorcerers who believed that memory was the ultimate weapon. They sought to rule by controlling what people remembered and what they forgot. If they have awakened, they seek to tear down the Vale dynasty."
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"How do I stop someone who can erase reality itself?"
"You must seek the Eye of Truth," Aurelius replied, lowering his gargantuan head. "An ancient relic buried in the Frozen Wastes of Kaelen. But beware—the journey will test not just your strength, but every memory you hold dear."
