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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.80Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFBD9GriU2l
"How did he find us here?" Zara's voice broke the tense silence, her eyes wide with concern.80Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtWxS75m7Ul
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."80Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnwlDXT6glQ
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."80Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUbvhUKQoYt
Despite Mike's warnings, Levi remained resolute. "I can hold him off. Buy you some time to escape."80Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpcIo7u3U28
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.80Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ZB1FRGLCJ
As they departed, King Theodore turned to Kanju. "Assist Levi. Do whatever you can to delay Malacar."80Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJkOUngOryF
Kanju nodded, his expression stoic as he followed Levi outside the palace. The skies darkened ominously as they prepared for the confrontation.80Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbbwtj30Anz
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.80Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTECQPXFhV6
Levi, undeterred, brandished his Blade of God, the weapon shimmering with a faint celestial light. Kanju stood ready, his abilities ready to support Levi.80Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM6Jx4xRWn7
But before they could engage, Malacar vanished in a blur of shadows, his speed unnatural.80Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsAiznEcPN4
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.80Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnrhvQRjQ6F
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.80Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcU6eClPPP2
