99: An Old Monster

Series of explosions echoed in the entire valley, the earth trembling as the sound traveled wide and far. The townsfolk left their houses, looking up at the Richmond's estate that was already engulfed by an inferno with a mixed feeling between anxiety and relief.

After years of injustice and corruption, the town was finally liberated from evil's grasp.

The whole event was so sudden for the estate's guards. The annexes and warehouses were set ablaze except for Lord Richmond's private mansion as the flame soared high, shone brightly amidst the moonless night, illuminating the once gloomy Town of Røros below.

Hundreds of guards were thrown into chaos, trying their best to fight the fire. Alas, they couldn't extinguish it by any means as if the flames themselves were sentient and had their own will.

Amidst the clamor, the guard captain, who was also a Conjurer, sensed the presence of mana from the flame.