Chapter 186: The Battle for the First Seal

The Hollow Spire trembled.

The obsidian seal was breaking.

And Damien knew—if it shattered completely, nothing would stop what was inside from escaping.

The First Lords were gone.

Not defeated.

Not destroyed.

But watching.

Because they had already won.

This battle wasn't about fighting them.

It was about stopping what they had set in motion.

And now—it was too late to turn back.

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The Seal Cracks

A deep shudder ran through the Spire, shaking the walls, sending dust and debris tumbling from the ceiling.

The violet runes along the obsidian door pulsed erratically, flickering like dying embers.

One by one, they were going out.

Erynn's silver eyes widened. "It's unraveling."

Carys clenched her fists. "Can we stop it?"

Damien didn't answer.

Because he didn't know.

But they had one chance.

One last opportunity to lock this thing away before it was too late.