News broke out like wildfire. Everyone knew that the dark mage Drakoen was alive and real. He was no longer just a myth. He was real and back. He had made his move. His troops have started their attacks and killed anyone who was refusing to stand by them and join their course. The news had reached Vaughnorths. Mercedes knew that it was only a matter of time before Drakoen came for her. Now it was time for her to face her fears.
Until the day he came looking for him, Mercedes decided to keep training. She was not sleeping well at night. She couldn't sleep at all. Mercedes kept dreaming about that fateful day. Her fears were creeping in and clawing at her. The voices in her head kept telling her to run. Runaway as far as she could possibly get away from this danger. Her heart knew that was
