Chapter 856: "Mr.," was the reply.
A moment passed, and then his voice changed. Distant. Resonant. As if reciting a prophecy.
"Within four moons... when the last buds fall and the first frost arrives... the eclipse moon will rise again over Urekai." Zaiper's breath caught. "Excellent. Now I can prepare as I should." "With what army will you prepare, Zaiper?" the voice asked.
"Vampires," Zaiper said with delight. "I have so many plans! I'll make them fall to their knees." Sinai tried to stay awake, but her body was shutting down again.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe drugs still clung to her blood like fog. Her eyelids fell, heavier than stone.
As her head dipped forward and darkness closed in once more, one final thought passed through her mind.
He will pay for this. I'll make sure of it.
The royal carriages stopped.
The soldiers dismounted quickly, forming a protective circle around the main carriage as the door opened. King Daemonikai stepped out first, and his presence immediately captured the attention of the gathered crowd.
An instant later, he reached inside.
Emeriel placed her palm over his, and he helped her down with great care.
Cheers erupted around them. The villagers kept a respectful distance, cordoned off by guards, but their joy was unmistakable: wide smiles, voices raised in celebration.
A sign of praise, hands waving from behind the barricades.
They had traveled to a small rural village in Urai, where the Oracle was receiving treatment. The night before, they had been told that the Oracle had started healing on its own. One of his broken bones had healed overnight.
When Daemonikai received the news, he ordered the bell tower to ring at dawn. The people had gathered in the village square, desperate for good news-and he gave it to them.
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Emeriel blinked rapidly, overwhelmed by the emotion that filled her chest. She had feared, like many others that the Oracle would never rise again. That his life would be taken by the sacrifice he made to reveal Zaiper's betrayal. But now, there they were. And joy reigned on the land once more.
Behind her, the Great Lord Vladya helped Aekeira out of the second om carriage. Great Lord Ottai followed, assisting his his bonded companion.
Together, the rulers and their consorts turned...