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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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlwu5oRxnaV
"How did he find us here?" Zara's voice broke the tense silence, her eyes wide with concern.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR2CeEDt4za
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."204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡonqFgeepE2
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."204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi14fGEkQch
Despite Mike's warnings, Levi remained resolute. "I can hold him off. Buy you some time to escape."204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoynMRL16tz
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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnRL0Hx4kf2
As they departed, King Theodore turned to Kanju. "Assist Levi. Do whatever you can to delay Malacar."204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmrdW8CPo3m
Kanju nodded, his expression stoic as he followed Levi outside the palace. The skies darkened ominously as they prepared for the confrontation.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoDbOtoZ9Le
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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSge7UcNu1a
Levi, undeterred, brandished his Blade of God, the weapon shimmering with a faint celestial light. Kanju stood ready, his abilities ready to support Levi.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoYxwvT9PkZ
But before they could engage, Malacar vanished in a blur of shadows, his speed unnatural.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ZETxmOw65
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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGUokAtIKbF
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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7FtvOXKJp6
