• The heroes return to the base, greeted by cheering soldiers celebrating their victory.
• Raynor appears in the center of the camp, his expression serious, holding an ancient scroll.
• Raynor: "What you found is not just a stone; it is a key to one of the greatest secrets of this world. It's the Gate of Secrets."
Raynor's Explanation
• Raynor explains that the gate lies in the Mountains of Doom, an ancient portal believed to lead to the higher realms of the Djinn, where Ragheb's true powers lie hidden.
• Raynor: "But you must be cautious. The path is fraught with danger, and you will face guardians among the world's most formidable creatures."
Preparing for the Journey
• The heroes take a week to prepare.
• Zian dedicates his time to mastering control over the Celestial Sword.
• Samir trains to develop new skills using his prosthetic hand.
• Lian practices new magical techniques, harnessing the energy emanating from the stone.
Interactions at the Base
• The chapter showcases the heroes interacting with the base:
• Ismail, the blacksmith, crafts special armor and weapons for the heroes.
• Sally, a Djinn merchant, provides crucial information about the Mountains of Doom in exchange for a mysterious favor to be claimed later.
The Journey to the Mountains
• The heroes set out on their journey, with the environment becoming increasingly hostile as they progress.
• They encounter their first obstacle: the River of Fire, where fiery aquatic creatures attack them.
• The battle lasts for hours, showcasing Lian's intelligence as she identifies and targets the creatures' weak points with her arrows.
Reaching the Mountains
• At last, they arrive at the mountain entrance, where they face their first guardian: the Wolf King, a colossal creature with glowing red eyes.
The Battle Against the Wolf King
• The fight against the Wolf King begins, his speed and strength overwhelming the heroes.
• Zian leads the frontal assault while Samir and Lian attempt to analyze the guardian's weaknesses.
• During the battle, fragments of Zian's memories reveal a mysterious connection between the Wolf King and Raynor.
Inner Tension
• As the battle continues, doubts creep into the heroes' minds:
• Samir: "Why does Raynor know everything? Can we really trust him?"
• Samir confronts Zian directly:
• Samir: "We need to be cautious. Something about this doesn't sit right."
• After an exhausting battle filled with sacrifices, the heroes manage to defeat the Wolf King by fully combining their skills.
• Before the guardian dies, he utters cryptic words:
• Wolf King: "The gate is not what you think… What lies beyond will change everything."
• As the chapter ends, Ragheb is shown in a distant location, surrounded by ten empty thrones.
• Ragheb: "They've begun their journey… but I am ready."
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