The Throne Beyond Infinity 1: The Trial Awakening

Chapter 15: Battle for the First Fragment

The temple echoed with silence.

The glowing Void Eclipse Gem Fragment floated above the ancient altar, filling the chamber with dark violet light.

Varok tightened his grip on his spear.

"Take the Fragment."

Before anyone could move, Ryker stepped forward, flames blazing around his fists.

"If you want it..."

"You'll have to go through us."

Varok smiled.

"So be it."

In an instant, he vanished.

"Kael!" Elias shouted.

Kael reacted immediately, summoning an emerald barrier.

CLANG!

Varok's spear slammed into the shield, sending Kael sliding across the stone floor.

At the same time, Lyra rushed toward Ryker.

Her twin blades burst into black flames as she attacked with incredible speed.

Ryker blocked the first strike with his flaming fist, then jumped back before the second blade could reach him.

"You're fast," Ryker admitted.

Lyra smirked.

"I haven't even started."

Across the chamber, Gorath charged at Darius.

With a mighty roar, he swung his giant hammer.

BOOM!

Darius caught the hammer with both hands, but the force cracked the ground beneath his feet.

"You've got some strength!" Darius shouted.

Gorath laughed.

"Let's see how long it lasts!"

Meanwhile, Zane fired a blast of destruction energy at Varok.

The commander spun his spear, deflecting the attack into a nearby pillar.

The pillar exploded into pieces.

"Too slow," Varok said calmly.

Elias activated his Time Power.

For a split second, everything around Varok slowed.

"Now!"

Kael rushed forward, vines of emerald energy bursting from the ground and wrapping around Varok's legs.

Ryker seized the opportunity and unleashed a wave of crimson fire.

The attack struck Varok directly, covering the chamber in smoke.

Everyone held their breath.

When the smoke cleared...

Varok was still standing.

Only a small tear appeared in his cloak.

He looked at the five heirs and smiled.

"Excellent."

"Your teamwork has improved."

"But you're still far from defeating us."

Suddenly, the Void Eclipse Gem Fragment pulsed with dark energy.

The entire temple began to shake.

Cracks spread across the walls.

A deep voice echoed through the chamber.

«"Bring... me..."»

«"The... Fragment..."»

Everyone froze.

Even Varok looked toward the altar.

Kael tightened his fists.

"That voice..."

"It belongs to the Void King."

The Fragment shone brighter than ever, and a wave of violet energy swept across the temple.

The real battle...

Had only just begun.

To Be Continued...