تسجيل الدخولHansel’s POVThe guard’s fingers closed around my arm. I fought harder.“Let me go!”Two of them had me now.One had both hands wrapped around my waist while the other held my wrists behind my back.I kicked wildly. “Get off me!”“Stop struggling!”“Go to hell!”I twisted violently, trying to break free but they were stronger than me. One of them shoved me toward the door.“Move!”“No!”My eyes immediately went to the floor. The Dark Grimoire lay several feet away.My heart dropped i couldn’t leave it behind.That book was our only chance. The guard holding my wrists suddenly released one hand.He bent down and my eyes widened.“No!”He picked up the book. The moment his fingers touched the cover thr book reacted and a burst of black flames erupted from its pages.The guard screamed. “AAAAH!”He dropped it immediately.I stared in horror as the flames crawled up his arm.“What the—” The other guard released me.I didn’t waste the opportunity.I slammed my elbow into his stomach. He g
Mila’s POVI couldn’t breathe. My body had forgotten how.I lay on the cold stone, staring at the crimson sky above me as the entire arena blurred around the edges.The cheers and shouts all sounded so far away.My fingers twitched as pain burned through my stomach.The poison was spreading.I could feel it moving through my veins like fire.“Mila!”Someone screamed my name, it was Vaelor.I tried to move but nothing happened.My fingers scraped against the stone. I couldn’t stay down in had to get up and I had to win.I couldn’t lose snd definitely not now.Not after everything, I thought about Knox and his arms around me.I thought about Hansel. Everyone who had risked their lives for me.I couldn’t let them down.And Vaelor… My eyes moved toward him.He had stepped away from the royal platform.He was standing at the edge of the arena.His expression was no longer calm. There was fear in his eyes.“Mila.”I had never heard him say my name like that. I forced my palm against the g
Mila’s POVThe arena was deafening. Thousands of demons filled the stands, their voices rising into one massive roar that seemed to shake the ground beneath my feet.I stood in the center of the fighting circle, my sword gripped tightly in my hand.Across from me Elle smiled.There was no Celestia anymore, no second opponent standing between us.Just her and me.The final round.I glanced toward the royal platform.The Demon King sat comfortably upon his throne, watching us with those unsettling crimson eyes.Vaelor stood nearby, his expression was impossible to read but I knew him well enough now.He was worried and I could feel it. I looked away before my heart could become distracted.I couldn’t think about what would happen if I lost.I needed to focus. The chief judge stepped into the center of the arena.“Lady Mila.”“Lady Elle.”“You have both successfully completed the first two trials.”“Only one of you shall emerge victorious from the final trial.”He raised his hand. “The
Hansel’s POVThe door opened and my heart stopped.I froze beside Conrad, the ancient grimoire pressed tightly against my chest.Someone was coming. Footsteps echoed through the King’s chamber and getting closer.Conrad immediately grabbed my wrist. “Hide.”I didn’t need to be told twice.He pulled me behind one of the massive bookshelves just as the doors opened completely.I pressed my back against the wall.Conrad stood directly in front of me, shielding me from view. I could barely breathe as the sound of footsteps grew louder.Then I heard a familiar voice. “Where is Supreme?”My eyes widened.The King was here.Conrad’s fingers tightened around his dagger.I held my breath and another voice answered.“He’s on his way.”The King’s footsteps stopped.“I don’t have time to wait.”A chair scraped against the floor.I slowly peeked through the narrow space between the books. The King stood in the middle of the room.His crimson eyes glowed beneath the dim light.Supreme stood several
Conrad's POVThe roar of the crowd shook the palace.Even from the upper corridors, I could hear thousands of demons cheering as the final duel unfolded in the arena below.Perfect.Everyone important was watching the tournament Including the King and even most of the palace guards.Which meant we finally had the opportunity we'd been waiting for. I adjusted the dark cloak over my shoulders and glanced down the empty hallway."It's clear."Hansel stepped out from behind a marble pillar.In her demon disguise, she looked even more beautiful. "You sure this is a good idea?" she whispered."No." I smirked. "But we're doing it anyway."She rolled her eyes. "I missed your confidence.""I missed your sarcasm."She bumped my shoulder. "I wasn't being sarcastic.""You usually are."A tiny smile escaped her lips before disappearing just as quickly. Her expression turned serious."Let's go."I nodded and we moved.The palace corridors were eerily quiet and no one was around, they had all gone
Mila’s POVThe time rushed past far too quickly. One moment I was sitting beside Vaelor, forcing myself to finish the last bite of food and ignore his glares.The next the arena horn sounded, a deep, haunting note echoed throughout the palace.Every conversation stopped. The spectators hurried back toward the massive arena, eager for the final event.Sera squeezed my shoulder. “It’s time.”I nodded.This was it, the last trial and I wouldn’t be underestimated again and finally live in a little peace.I stood up, dusting off my white dress before fastening my sword securely at my waist.My dagger rested against my thigh and my palms were sweaty not because I was afraid of fighting.Because I couldn’t afford to lose, I quickly adjusted my braids and Vaelor rose beside me. “You remember what I taught you?”I smiled faintly. “Don’t think, make sure to act fast and be ruthless.”He nodded once. “And?”I sighed dramatically. “If they’re stronger use their strength against them.”“And?” He
Knox’s POV“Call the healer!”My voice tore through the hall, sharp and raw, but it felt like it wasn’t loud enough.Nothing felt loud enough because my mother was dying in front of me.Blood spilled from her lips as she coughed again, her body trembling under my hands. I dropped to my knees beside
Knox — POVWhen I got the invitation for the council meeting i already expected the worst.Things escalated and now I had to face the council.I stood at the head of the council chamber, my hands braced against the long oak table, staring at the ten seats that now felt like a battlefield of their o
Mila’s pov…By the time the sun dipped below the horizon, I felt like my body no longer belonged to me.I was so sore and all my muscles ached like hell.I wiped my hands on the edge of my dress, stepping back from the storage area where we had been sorting supplies.Hansel stretched beside me with
Mila's pov…I stood there for a moment longer after Knox spoke, the tension between us was still thick enough to choke on.“The investigation has already started,” he finally said, his voice calmer now. “No one leaves the premises without being questioned.”I didn’t respond immediately i just… loo







