The messenger's ultimatum echoed through the gathering.
Sophia stood firm. "We won't back down."
Bastien's eyes burned with determination. "We'll protect our lands."
Adèle's gaze turned icy. "The Archon will regret challenging us."
Julian and Luca nodded in agreement.
The alliance began strategizing.
Gathering intelligence on The Archon's operations.
Identifying vulnerabilities.
Planning counterattacks.
Meanwhile.
The Archon watched from the shadows.
Amused by the guardians' bravery.
"But misguided," The Archon whispered.
As the night wore on.
The Archon unleashed a surprise attack.
On Bayou Bleu.
Mère Jalouse's sacred grounds.
Were desecrated.
Sophia, Bastien, and Adèle rushed back.
To defend their home.
The battle raged.
The Archon's minions.
Were formidable foes.
But the guardians fought valiantly.
Just as victory seemed within grasp.
The Archon appeared.
"A taste of true power," The Archon sneered.
Unleashing dark energy.
The guardians stumbled.
As The Archon vanished.
Leaving behind.
A haunting message.
"The South will burn."
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