Ares stared at Selena, trying to gauge her intentions. He wasn't sure if he could trust her, but in his current situation, he had no luxury to refuse.
Ares (cautiously): "Why do you want to help me?"
Selena smiled gently before answering in a calm voice.
Selena: "Because I'm the only one who knows how to kill that dragon."
Ares' eyes widened, but before he could ask more questions, she turned and walked away.
Selena: "If you're serious about this, meet me at the secret library tonight. There are things you need to know."
She left him standing there, lost in thought. He had no choice but to go—this might be his only chance to gain an advantage against the beast.
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That night, Ares made his way to the secret library as Selena had instructed. When he arrived, he found her waiting, surrounded by several ancient books covered in strange symbols.
Selena: "These books contain information about dragons, but this one is the most important."
She placed an old book in front of him titled The Legend of the Great Dragon. Ares opened it and began reading about the dragon he had been tasked to slay.
Ares: "It is said to be the strongest creature in this world, and it can only be killed with a special weapon… the Dragon Slayer Sword?"
Selena nodded.
Selena: "Yes, and it is hidden in the ruins of the ancient kingdom. The problem is, the place is filled with dangerous monsters."
Ares took a deep breath. He knew this would be a difficult challenge, but he had no other choice.
Ares (determined): "Then we must find that sword at any cost."
Selena smiled, as if she had been waiting for that answer.
Selena: "That's the determination I wanted to see! Get ready—we leave at dawn."
And so, Ares' journey to find the only weapon capable of slaying the Great Dragon had begun.
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End of Chapter 17.