CHAPTER 30: The King’s Stand
The morning sky was dark with unnatural clouds, swirling as if the world itself feared what was coming. From the edge of the forest, the air vibrated. A low rumble rolled over the hills, growing louder with every heartbeat. Kaelthorn had arrived. Behind him, the swamp of monsters poured forth. Thousands of grotesque forms—B and C ranks, and a few terrifying A-ranks advanced like a black tide, their eyes glowing with hunger and malice. The kingdom’s forces gathered on the battlefield. At the front, the current king stood tall, cloak flowing, sword in hand, commanding the soldiers with unshakable authority. Beside him, Lythera and Theron led the Old Fourth and Fifth forces, their presence inspiring the realm soldiers. May, Ze, Xander, and K formed the inner line, ready for Kaelthorn’s
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