Chapter 23

However, Loki, ever the trickster, has his own agenda. He approaches Kylian with a proposition: join forces and challenge the gods' authority. Kylian, torn between his desire to help humanity and the danger of defying the gods, must make a choice.

Hades unleashes his darkest minions, the Shade born, to capture Kylian and bring him before the throne of the underworld. The Shade born, terrifying entities born from the shadows, descend upon Kylian's sanctuary.

Lyra and Aelios, alerted to the danger, rush to Kylian's aid. They fend off the Shade born, but not without sustaining grave injuries. As they fall, Kylian's compassion and empathy surge, and he uses his power to restore them to life.