THE CROWN THEY HID FROM ME
Liora’s wards flared, restraining the intruder’s movements, compelling them into a corner.
Aera extended her hand, and the crown pulsed outward, emanating a wave of energy that illuminated the intruder’s intentions. The assassin halted, caught between Kael’s skill, Liora’s magic, and the crown’s awareness. “You shall not touch this crown,” Aera uttered, her voice composed yet carrying an undertone of inevitability.
Once the immediate threat had been neutralised, Aera surveyed the intruder. Clad in black, their face concealed by a hood, it was impossible to discern their identity fully. However, traces of magic and subtle manipulation suggested they were highly trained, likely a direct operat