Beobeo

A quiet night envelops the lands of the Banu Sarmaad, but Ziyan bin Hazzah's mind is troubled. In his dream, he finds himself standing on the peak of a towering mountain, surrounded by stormy shadows. A massive entity appears before him, the King of the Jinn, Ragheb al-Jahimi, with a deep, commanding voice:

Ragheb: "Your blood is not ordinary, Ziyan. You will have the choice between light and darkness… But I see the darkness is closer to you."

The Lost Shadow War

•	The chapter opens with the battlefield split into multiple fronts. Sheikh Hazaa leads a group against a battalion of Ragheb's soldiers reinforced by djinn, while Samer, Zayaan, and Liyan defend the rear lines, which come under a surprise attack led by a new villain, Zorgham—a djinn with human features, possessing incredible speed and intelligence.

•	Hazaa urges his men to advance, but they are visibly fatigued by the supernatural powers of their foes.

Hazaa (sternly): "Do not let fear seep into your hearts! We are sons of the tribes—victory or honorable death!"

Soldier (whispering): "They're too strong. Even our weapons barely affect them."

Hazaa: "Focus on their weaknesses. They're not as invincible as they seem."

Samer and the Team Confront Zorgham

•	The scene shifts to the rear lines, where Zorgham appears astride a black steed, surrounded by his soldiers.

Zorgham (smirking): "So, you're the so-called heroes? Let's see if you're worthy of that title."

Zayaan (confidently): "If you always talk this much, your battles must be boring."

Samer (laughing): "Alright, Zayaan, let's see who can talk the longest here."

•	The fight begins at breakneck speed. Zorgham attacks with dual swords and lightning-fast moves, while Samer evades skillfully and Zayaan counters the sudden strikes.

Liyan: "He's too fast… We need a way to slow him down."

Samer: "We'll need a plan. Zayaan, lure him into that valley. Liyan, prepare your traps."

•	Despite their strategy, Zayaan takes a harsh blow, losing his balance.

Zayaan (grimacing): "I should've seen that coming."

Samer (jokingly): "Don't worry. That scar makes you look more heroic."

•	Hazaa fights valiantly but faces a djinn adversary named Sharyar, who can control the elements.

Sharyar (angrily): "I've grown tired of the arrogant tribal sheikhs. I'll make an example of you all!"

•	Sharyar uses his powers to summon winds and topple trees, obstructing Hazaa and his men.

•	Hazaa realizes direct combat won't work and uses the terrain to his advantage.

Hazaa: "Split into smaller groups. Flank them from the sides!"

•	The scene alternates between the heroes' battle and Hazaa's, showcasing the chaos and struggles they face.

•	Samer sustains a deep wound in his shoulder but keeps fighting.

Liyan (worried): "Samer, you need to stop for a moment!"

Samer: "No time for that. If we stop, we lose everything."

•	Zayaan manages to slow Zorgham with a series of traps laid in the valley.

Zorgham (angrily): "Don't you know how to fight with honor?"

Samer (grinning): "Who said we were honorable?"

•	Sheikh Talal, leading a group of warriors elsewhere, confronts a new enemy: Kasran, a human enhanced with dark magic from Ragheb.

Kasran: "I heard you're a great warrior. Let's see if you deserve that title."

Talal: "I've learned never to underestimate my foes. You won't be an exception."

•	A fierce battle ensues for hours. Kasran's brute strength outmatches Talal's experience, but the latter uses his wits to evade direct attacks.

Talal: "Strength without wisdom is just a fleeting threat."

Kasran: "And you? Intelligence without strength? Just empty words!"

•	After much struggle, the heroes and the sheikhs regroup at a meeting point to strategize a counterattack.

Hazaa: "We've seen their strength, but not their weaknesses yet. Everything has a flaw."

Samer: "And I think I've found theirs."

•	A new plan is devised to lure Ragheb's commanders into a narrow arena, where they can be trapped and neutralized.

Wings of Darkness”