CHAPTER 10' THE SACRED CAVERN
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The silver daggers sliced through the air.
They were aimed straight at Seraphina's heart.
"Lady Seraphina!"
Commander Kael lunged forward despite his injuries.
But he was too far away.
The blades closed in.
Just before they struck—
A brilliant crimson barrier erupted from the Blood Bond on Seraphina's wrist.
CLANG!
The daggers shattered into glittering fragments before they could touch her.
The assassin's emerald eyes widened.
"The Blood Bond...!"
He had underestimated its power.
The Guardian Beast let out a furious roar.
Its golden eyes blazed with rage as it turned toward the masked assassin.
"You dare attack the Chosen One?"
Its deep, ancient voice echoed across the forest.
Seraphina froze.
"You... can speak?"
The Guardian looked at her with surprising gentleness.
"I have guarded this sacred place for a thousand years."
"I have waited for the one marked by destiny."
The assassin laughed coldly.
"Then both of you will die!"
He vanished into the shadows.
Whoosh!
He reappeared above the Guardian, twin black blades glowing with poison.
Before he could strike—
The Guardian swung its massive tail.
BOOM!
The assassin was launched through several ancient trees.
Blood sprayed from his mouth.
He crashed into the ground with a painful groan.
"You monster..."
The Guardian slowly approached him.
"I protect the future Queen."
It raised one enormous claw.
"No!"
The assassin tried to escape.
Too late.
CRASH!
The earth shook violently.
When the dust settled...
The assassin was gone.
Only his broken mask remained.
Commander Kael exhaled deeply.
"The threat is over."
The Guardian turned back to Seraphina.
"The flower awaits."
It stepped aside, revealing the hidden staircase beneath the ancient altar.
A soft crimson glow drifted upward from the darkness below.
Seraphina looked at Kael.
"Should we go?"
He nodded.
"I'll stay here."
"The sacred cavern accepts only the chosen one."
She took a deep breath.
Then carefully descended the stone steps.
Each step carried her deeper beneath the Blood Forest.
The air grew warmer.
Ancient symbols covered the walls, glowing faintly as she passed.
Finally...
She reached the bottom.
Her breath caught.
Before her lay a breathtaking underground sanctuary.
A crystal lake reflected thousands of glowing red crystals hanging from the ceiling.
At the center of the lake stood a small island.
Blooming upon it...
Was the Blood Moon Lily.
Its crimson petals shimmered like living rubies beneath the crystal light.
"So beautiful..."
Seraphina whispered.
She carefully crossed a narrow stone bridge leading to the island.
As she reached for the flower—
A mysterious female voice echoed throughout the cavern.
"You finally came..."
Seraphina's hand froze.
"Who's there?"
The crystals suddenly shone brighter.
A beautiful woman dressed in a flowing white gown slowly appeared above the lake.
Her silver hair floated like moonlight, and a jeweled crown rested upon her head.
Her crimson eyes looked exactly like Lucien's.
She smiled warmly.
"My child..."
"I have waited centuries to meet you."
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