EPISODE 19: THE REALM OF ETERNAL FLAMES

The sky above them began to change as soon as they passed through the portal that Lilia had opened with her energy. The vibrant colors of the forest gave way to shades of red and orange. The heat was suffocating, and the air seemed to vibrate with an intense energy.

Luiz Fernando landed on a black, scorching rock, feeling the pressure of the new environment. The Realm of Eternal Flames was a place of raw power, where rivers of lava cut through the ground and towering stone spires rose like giant thorns. It was a landscape of fury and destruction, yet it carried an undeniable strength.

Lythar observed the place with a serious gaze.

— This realm was not made for mortals. The flames here never go out… and those who are unworthy are consumed by the fire.

Lilia landed beside them, her green aura glowing slightly to shield her body from the extreme heat.

— The Fire Guardian, Ranke, was sealed here centuries ago. If the legends are true, he will not be willing to listen to us so easily.

Luiz felt his medallion glow on his chest. Ever since he had awakened the other Guardians, his power had been growing stronger. He could feel the elements within him: the fluidity of water, the serenity of nature… and now, he was about to confront fire itself.

They advanced through the rocky terrain, avoiding cracks where boiling magma bubbled. As they walked, shadows moved in the distance—creatures made of pure flame, the Sons of the Volcano, guardian spirits of that realm. Their eyes glowed like burning embers, and their bodies pulsed with energy.

A roar echoed across the landscape.

The ground trembled.

And then, from the depths of a central volcano, a figure emerged.

A towering warrior, with crimson skin and hair that seemed to be made of pure fire, stepped forth from the flames. His eyes burned like embers, and a black armor covered his body, marked by ancient runes of power. He carried a flaming axe that vibrated with destructive energy.

— Who dares disturb my slumber? — his voice echoed, filled with fury.

Lilia stepped forward.

— Ranke, Fire Guardian! We have come to free you and restore balance to the universe!

Ranke laughed, his laughter echoing like an explosion.

— Free me? You don't understand… I am fire! I am destruction and renewal! If I was sealed here, it is because the world was not ready for my power!

Lythar clenched his fists.

— You were sealed because darkness feared your strength! The Blue Guardian is here to unite the elements and prevent chaos from consuming everything!

Ranke looked at Luiz Fernando, his eyes glowing with a dangerous intensity.

— So… you are the so-called Blue Guardian. The bearer of the Core of the Universe.

Luiz stood firm, staring at Ranke without fear.

— Yes. And you are part of this alliance, whether you accept it or not.

Ranke narrowed his eyes, assessing Luiz.

— If you want my loyalty, Blue Guardian, you must prove that you are worthy of commanding fire. Only those who can withstand the Eternal Flames deserve my respect.

Lilia tried to intervene.

— There's no time for—

— I accept the challenge. — Luiz interrupted, his voice firm.

Lythar and Lilia looked at him, surprised. But Luiz could feel the power growing within him. Fire was part of the universe, and he knew that he could only earn Ranke's trust by embracing the flames, not fearing them.

Ranke smirked.

— Very well, Blue Guardian. Then come to me… and prove that you can withstand the true power of fire.

The air around Luiz grew even hotter. The flames danced around him, as if the entire realm was responding to the challenge.

The battle for fire was about to begin.

TO BE CONTINUED IN EPISODE 20