Ritual Of Safe Passage Wow の小説・ストーリー

“Then we won’t falter. I will meet our shared darkness with my brother and pack at our side. Patrick moved forward, clearly showing his fears. “You’re not just my sister, Alora. You’re our hope. But if this fails—” “It won’t. It can’t. I stopped his sentence because too many lives depended on our success. We had to focus fully without thinking twice. Randall gave the signal to start with a nod and made teams for defense around us. I felt deeply proud because the warriors showed total focus in their moves. All members of the pack positioned themselves at the borders to protect our sacred spot. I stopped watching Celia and Ethan prepare the defense line to study the ritual equipment at hand. K

But I didn't trust it. "Are you ready?" I nodded, not trusting my voice. Athena gestured to where the brothers should stand. "You must witness. But from a distance. The ritual requires space." They were positioned in a semicircle. Close enough to see but too far to touch. "The ritual is simple," Athena said. "First, purification. Then the sacred pool. The water will confirm the bond. If it's true, blessed by the Goddess. If it's false..." She didn't need to finish.

When I return from the future, they’ll finally see, and they’ll regret it, because I won’t be gentle. --- The path to the ritual grounds went through a series of carved halls. Sigils burned faintly on the walls, pulsing with restrained power. The Moon Priestess lined the way, silent, their eyes downcast. Each one carried an offering—a vial of blood, a shard of bone, a feather plucked from the sacred owls of the night. At the center of the grounds, a circle had been drawn in layered runes, five deep, each more dangerous than the last. Power crackled through the air, raw and unstable.

As they continued on their journey, the scenery got increasingly barren and the atmosphere heavy with dread. The valley had high, angular cliffs and was a narrow, deep gorge. A stone altar with ancient runes engraved into its surface rested in the center. Eldon stepped up to the altar and settled the pouch with the bits on top. "The ritual must be carried out precisely as instructed. Any error could have disastrous consequences." Kyra, Marcus, and Selene positioned themselves in a protective circle around the altar. Eldon started chanting, maintaining a steady, quiet voice. The runes on the altar glowed as the air crackled with energy.

Seven students. Seven survivors. Four Ascendants, three Initiates. Maxon was an Apex student, so he didn't count. I wondered why he was here again. We planted our palms in the ash-covered ground and channeled our dim reserves of energy as Maxon guided the ritual. “For those the Void consumed,” he assented. “For those who walked into darkness with courage.” “For those who do not return, but remain unforgotten.” Our sigil began to glow around us. Silver, gold, blue, ruby, red.

The runes on the stone altar started to glow, and a silver light gradually expanded, forming a protective shield. Suddenly, a pained wolf howl cut through my prayer – it was Kaelen's voice! My heart felt like it was being torn apart, but Rhea gripped my hand. "Don't stop! You must complete the ritual!" Clenching my teeth, I continued chanting, tears streaming down my face. The altar's light grew stronger, and Orion, enveloped in a gentle silver glow, quietly watched everything. Just as the ritual was about to be completed, a foul stench assaulted us.

The pack was no longer afraid of what might happen. They were eager to see it. They wanted spectacle. They wanted punishment disguised as justice. They wanted her blood to wash away their fear. Lyra’s wrists ached under the warriors’ grips. The path toward the ritual grounds cut through trees and stone, leading away from the settlement into a place the pack treated like sacred soil. As they walked, Lyra heard Morrigan behind them, speaking to elders in quiet tones. She couldn’t catch every word, but she caught enough. “…accelerate… no delay… the Alpha will comply…”

The air was cold, heavy with the scent of earth and something older, like ancient magic woven into the walls. My mind drifted, replaying the moments that made this worth it—Kasamaan’s hand in mine, his rare smiles, the way he’d hold me close and whisper promises of forever. Our love, our life, our child. I didn’t know where she was, but his words echoed in my heart: She’s safe, my love. I swear it. That was enough.The sacred chamber loomed ahead, its stone walls carved with symbols I couldn’t read, lit by torches that cast long shadows. The altar stood at the center, a slab of smooth stone bathed in moonlight streaming through a hole in the roof. They’d rolled away the stone covering, just a

"People we trust. Ares won't leave the pack undefended or put us in a vulnerable position." "No." Perla stood abruptly, shaking her head. "Absolutely not. I told you, the ritual requires secrecy. Too many people knowing, too many doubts—it could corrupt the entire process." "Then how do we verify it's safe?" I challenged. "How do we make sure we're not walking into a trap or attempting something that could kill us? Ares needs to know we have backup." "You have me," Perla said, moving closer. “Isn't that enough?" " "Ares needs people loyal to the pack. People who will put our safety above the success of the ritual."

It was a risky venture, one that could potentially disrupt the delicate balance, but the potential benefits were too great to ignore. With a tremor of apprehension, they decided to attempt the ritual. Under the watchful gaze of the villagers, they stood around the Wellspring, their hands outstretched, channeling their combined energy. Xal'dar, his voice resonating with a strange, otherworldly melody, guided them through the intricate steps of the ritual.