"Aurelian! Lucius!" Riven desperately called out both names, consumed by fear as he envisioned the possibility of Aurelian meeting his doom.
Aurelian teleported to Saraphim's room where she was awake, surrounded by others anxiously awaiting his arrival. "Greetings!" they greeted in unison.
"No formalities," Aurelian dismissed, urgency in his tone. He turned to Ignatius, the reliable and steadfast figure among them. "Is this everyone loyal among us?" he inquired, seeking assurance.
Ignatius nodded affirmatively. "We have three stages: four stage one, five stage two, and only you and Saraphim at stage three," he explained, emphasizing their unique positions.
"Perfect. Do we have anyone who knows Elara Mystique's whereabouts?" Aurelian inquired, the weight of the task ahead settling on his shoulders. A stage one disciple stepped forward to provide the information.
"Lucas is my name. Elara usually trains at the magical mountain, Pokh Valley," Lucas reported. Pokh Mountain Valley held a storied history; ancient tales spoke of the time when magical beasts had ravaged the magical realm, causing untold death and destruction. The elders had united to entrap these beasts within the mountain. However, a prophecy foretold that history would repeat itself when the great rainbow arrived. Since then, the elders had been on guard, anticipating the day the prophecy would come to fruition.
"We'll attack her through Pokh Valley. Though the energy core may not be with her, our aim is to steal her magic claws core, leaving her defenseless. If she's vulnerable, she'll have no choice but to bargain. Can I trust you all for this mission?" Aurelian asked, stressing the importance of unity and trust in their endeavor.
"Yeah," they affirmed in unison, their determination evident.
"Protect each other, and especially Saraphim. She's weak now but strong of all," Aurelian commanded, a sense of responsibility and concern in his voice. The magnitude of their new journey loomed large before them, a path fraught with challenges and perils that only their combined strength and determination could overcome.
As they prepared for the mission, the room buzzed with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation. Each of them carried their own burdens and fears, but their shared goal bound them together. Saraphim, though weakened, bore a resolute determination in her eyes. Aurelian knew he needed to act swiftly and decisively, for the fate of the magical realm rested on their shoulders.
Their adventure was about to unfold, a complex tapestry of magic, loyalty, and destiny. The storm was gathering, and they were the vanguard. In the face of uncertainty, they stood united, ready to face the shadows that threatened to engulf their world.
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