All Chapters of Luminous: The Throne: Chapter 41 - Chapter 49

"Move carefully, Alessia," Sirena said quietly, her voice cutting with a mix of anxiety and desperation. Alessia's eyelids blinked open, her vision clouded. The first sensation she had was anguish, a dull, throbbing ache that swept throughout her body. She attempted to stretch, but the movement caused additional anguish in her arms and legs, and she winced. The sight of her wrists shackled with harsh ropes biting into her skin nearly stopped her heart. A small rustling sound beside her caused her to turn. Silena was beside her and aquamarine hair was tangled, her face pallid, yet her eyes were bright. "Sirena..." Alessia's voice croaked. She attempted to sit up, but her muscles refused, and she grimaced. "We're tied up," Sirena said gently, attempting not to draw attention to herself. "Don't move too much. You'll only hurt yourself more." Raizel's voice ripped through the air, harsh and full of wrath. "This is what happens when you let your emotions get the better of you, Sia.

"Toran, you're moving too slowly a while ago," Kael'thar yelled, his voice loud and angry. As he talked to his friends gathering around the campfire, the yellow flames flashed in his eyes. Kael'thar clenched his teeth. A young chimeralys with bird-like features said, "We are doing our best, Kael. Our weapons are powerless against their swords and luminous abilities." His voice was tired. "But without more strength, we'll never get them back." Alessia moved slowly in her seat, and her head bowed as if she were asleep. Raizel and Sirena had already succumbed to exhaustion from their earlier feeding. When Kael'thar forced Raizel to eat like an animal in front of her watchful gaze, Raizel became furious. However, Alessia's only response was a silent, sarcastic smirk and an eye roll. The only sound in the camp was the chimeralys talking quickly, which made Alessia very interested. Even though it wasn't in her to listen, the weight in Kael'thar's voice drew her in. The old words

"What do you have planned, Lady?" His voice was low and piercing, and his eyes bore into Alessia's. Alessia fixed her attention on him and didn't move. It felt as if their wills were fighting in an invisible battle. Raizel and Sirena waited nearby in silence, cautious but fascinated. Alessia replied forcefully, "I'll tell you. But first, let go of my friends." Kael'thar looked at her for a long time before gesturing to one of his comrades. "Let them go." The door to the wooden cage swung open, causing a noise. Raizel and Sirena stepped out, their bodies strained. The two looked at Alessia and wondered aloud what she was planning, but they obeyed her orders without saying anything. They soon found themselves seated at a handcrafted wooden table. The chimeralys skillfully carved the rough surface. Kael'thar's gaze never left Alessia when he sat across from her. "Talk," he said, his tone stern but full of curiosity. Alessia placed her palms together on the table, appearing frigid

“You’re wasting your time standing there,” the shopkeeper growled as he pointed to the back of the room with a big grin. “Let me show you something really cool. This stock is extremely difficult to find. Worth every penny.” Alessia looked quickly at Raizel and Kael’thar with her lips getting thinner. They were clearly tense with each other. The tips of Kael’thar’s fingers turned white as he clenched his hands even tighter. His breathing became rough and irregular. “Lead the way,” Raizel said. His voice was tense, but his eyes were cool. The shopkeeper smiled, but he didn’t know that a storm was gathering behind those calm exteriors. He stepped back and led them down a short hallway with rough, flickering lights. The smell of sweat, blood, and other bad things mixed into the air made it thicker with each step. Alessia stopped in the middle of a step when they walked into the next room. Her whole body tensed up, and she had trouble breathing. Seven female chimeralys were tied

“Wake up, everyone! We’re back!” Alessia’s firm voice echoed through the Chimeralys’ hideout as her eyes fluttered open. A faint light from glowing crystal orbs hanging from the cavern walls illuminated the room. She exhaled in relief, scanning the surroundings. The Chimeralys they had rescued were all here, many still in cages. However, those who had remained in the hideout were already rushing to open the locks and set the newcomers free. The sound of creaking iron filled the air, followed by cries of joy as families reunited. A soft smile touched Alessia’s lips as she spotted Lirra, the young girl she had saved, rushing into the arms of her parents. The family embraced tightly, tears streaming down their faces. Alessia’s heart warmed at the sight, a feeling of satisfaction blooming within her. “This,” she murmured under her breath, “is why we fight.” Beside her, Raizel leaned against the cavern wall, watching the joyful reunions with a faint, uncharacteristic smile