The battle with the dark mages had been long and grueling, but finally, it was over. James, Lily, and the Dragon Council emerged victorious, but not without losses. Many dragons had been injured, and some had even lost their lives. James and Lily were tired, but they knew that the fight against the dark magic was far from over.
As they regrouped, James noticed a strange symbol on one of the dark mages' robes. He pointed it out to the Dragon Council, who recognized it as the symbol of a dark magic cult that had been disbanded years ago. This discovery intrigued James, who thought it was odd that the cult was still active and involved in the recent attacks.
The Dragon Council urged James and Lily to rest and recover, but they couldn't shake off their curiosity about the cult. They decided to investigate further, searching for any leads that would bring them closer to the source of the dark magic.
They went to a nearby village that had been attacked by the dark mages, and started questioning the locals. They soon found out that the cult had been seen in the area, and had even been recruiting new members. The villagers were scared and didn't want to get involved, but James and Lily persisted.
Eventually, they found an old man who was willing to talk. He revealed that the cult had a secret hideout in the nearby forest, where they held their meetings and ceremonies. James and Lily thanked the man and set off to find the hideout, with the Dragon Council supporting them from a distance.
After hours of searching, James and Lily stumbled upon a hidden entrance in a clearing. They cautiously entered, and soon found themselves in a large cavern. In the center of the room, they saw a group of hooded figures performing a dark ritual. James and Lily realized that they had found the cult, and the source of the dark magic.
They watched the ceremony in horror, taking note of the symbols and incantations being used. They knew that they needed to stop the cult, and fast. But they also knew that it wouldn't be easy. The cult was powerful, and there were too many of them for just James and Lily to handle.
The chapter ends with James and Lily quietly retreating from the cavern, determined to come up with a plan to stop the cult and their dark magic before it's too late.
ME:
how did the old man know the cult had a secret hide out in the area?
GBT:
The old man had been a resident of the area for many years and had observed the cult's movements and activities. Over time, he had noticed certain patterns in their behavior and had discovered some of their hiding spots. Additionally, he had connections and sources that provided him with information about the cult's operations, which he used to keep tabs on their movements. When James and Lily arrived at the old man's cabin, he shared the information he had gathered with them, hoping that they could put it to good use in their battle against the dark magic users.