Chapter 87

One day, as I sat alone in my chambers, I heard a soft knock at the door.

"Come in," I said, and the door creaked open to reveal a figure shrouded in darkness.

"Who are you?" I asked, my hand reaching for my sword.

The figure stepped forward into the light, revealing a face that I recognized all too well.

"Amelia?" I gasped, my heart pounding in my chest.

She smiled, but it was not the warm and loving smile that I remembered. It was cold and calculating, and it sent a shiver down my spine.

"I've come to make you an offer," she said, her voice low and dangerous.

"What kind of offer?" I asked warily.

"A chance to join me," she said. "To rule beside me and unlock the power of the immortal fruit."

I shook my head in disbelief. "I could never join you, Amelia. Not like this."

She shrugged. "Suit yourself. But know this - I will stop at nothing to achieve my goals. And if that means destroying you and everything you hold dear, then so be it."

With that, she turned and disappeared