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Chapter 31 - The Pursuit in the Night

The battle in the desert erupted with fury as the bandits descended upon the royal soldiers with ferocity. Swords clashed, arrows whistled, and shouts filled the air, creating a deafening chaos amidst the darkness.

Amidst the tumult of the fight, a bandit cloaked in black like a shadow slipped between enemy ranks with surprising speed. His dark attire blended perfectly with the night, and his agile, silent steps made him nearly invisible to his opponents.

With a quick and precise movement, the bandit lunged at Alex, tearing away the necklace he carried. The medallion, with its gleaming design and special significance, shimmered for a moment before disappearing into the darkness.

Without pausing for a moment, the mysterious thief melded into the desert shadows, vanishing into the vastness of the night. In his wake, he left a trail of intrigue and mystery, taking with him a precious treasure and challenging those who pursued him to uncover his true identity and hidden intentions.

With his heart pounding furiously, Alex chased after the mysterious thief, determined to reclaim what had been taken from him. However, Aria, duty-bound to protect her king, could not follow, though she wished him the best of luck in his pursuit. With a farewell gesture filled with hope, she promised to be there in the future to help him face the challenge posed by the Demon King. With that promise in mind and fiery determination in his heart, Alex ventured further into the darkness of the desert, pursuing the mysterious thief in the hopes of retrieving what was rightfully his and unraveling the secrets lurking in the night.

With determination fueling his heart, Alex pursued the mysterious bandit through the desert, determined to reclaim what had been taken from him. However, his pursuit was interrupted by a sudden jingling sound, followed by a tremor in the sand that heralded the arrival of a terrifying creature: a giant worm, emerging from the depths of the desert like a nightmare monster.

The bandit, agile and accustomed to the desert terrain, darted ahead, skillfully evading the worm's attacks as he continued his escape. Alex, aware of the danger posed by the beast, bonded with his familiar, the panther, to increase his speed and agility, enabling him to keep pace with the bandit while avoiding the worm's onslaughts.

The darkness of the desert became the backdrop for a perilous pursuit, with the bandit, the worm, and Alex vying for supremacy amidst the sand and darkness. Meanwhile, Aria and the royal soldiers watched with concern from a distance, awaiting Alex's return and praying for his safety amid the treacherous journey.