The Black Star Castle trembled under the weight of surprise attack and counterattack. Shadows danced across its stone walls as flames licked through shattered windows, and steel rang like a death knell in the distance. The air was thick with the scent of blood and burning magic.
Bolts of lightning clashed against shields of dark energy, ice spears shattered into glittering shards midair, and the cries of men and beasts alike blended into a nightmarish symphony. Yet, despite the chaos, neither side had fully committed their strongest warriors.
Sia and her elite Avengers remained in the shadows, watching, calculating. On the other side, the Black Star Lord sat like a predator on his throne, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. The true battle hadn't begun yet.
And in the midst of it all, Alex ran.