Chapter 112 - The Silver Wolf of the Moon
The mournful howl echoed across the lunar plains.
It carried neither rage...
Nor hatred.
Only unbearable loneliness.
The sound reached every corner of the moon.
Even the stars above seemed to dim.
---
The Aurora descended onto the shattered Moon Path.
Kai stared across the battlefield.
An army of nearly fifty thousand corrupted warriors surrounded the Lunar Temple.
Black crystal banners fluttered without wind.
Towering siege engines slowly advanced toward the temple walls.
At their centre stood Noctis.
Calm.
Silent.
Waiting.
---
The Codex of the Beast Sovereign appeared.
Battlefield Analysis
Enemy Commander:
Noctis
Estimated Enemy Forces:
48,700
Temple Integrity:
18%
Time Until Seal Failure:
31 Hours
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Lucien gripped his spear.
"We'll never break through by force."
Lady Vesper nodded.
"The siege towers are feeding power into the chains surrounding the temple."
Kai looked toward the towering silver walls.
"If we destroy the towers..."
"The pressure on the seal will weaken."
Pyron smiled.
"Then we split our forces."
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Kai quickly issued his commands.
"Lucien, take the Star Wardens and destroy the eastern towers."
"Lady Vesper, lead the Eclipse soldiers against the western line."
"Selene, Rowan, and Caelum, protect the Aurora."
"Ignis and Nereus, clear a path to the temple."
"And I'll face Noctis."
No one questioned the plan.
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The battle erupted.
Ignis descended from the heavens like a blazing comet.
Golden dragonfire consumed entire ranks of corrupted beasts.
Nereus summoned tidal waves of shimmering lunar water, sweeping siege engines aside.
Lucien's Star Wardens struck with perfect precision, dismantling the first tower in moments.
The silver sky flashed with explosions of light.
---
Kai walked alone toward Noctis.
Neither man drew a weapon.
"You could still stop this," Kai said.
Noctis looked at the temple.
"I've tried stopping it."
"For twelve thousand years."
"You keep saying that."
"Because it's true."
Noctis sighed.
"You still believe I'm trying to destroy the world."
"Aren't you?"
"No."
He looked directly into Kai's eyes.
"I'm trying to save it."
---
Before Kai could answer...
The moon itself shook.
A deafening crack echoed across the lunar surface.
The chains surrounding the temple tightened.
Inside...
The colossal silver wolf roared in agony.
---
The Codex flashed urgently.
Guardian Status
Fenris
Guardian of the Moon
Corruption:
52%
Life Force:
Rapidly Declining
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A woman in silver robes burst through the temple gates.
Her robes were torn, and blood stained one sleeve.
She carried a long silver staff glowing with moonlight.
She shouted across the battlefield.
"Beast Sovereign!"
"The chains aren't imprisoning Fenris..."
"They're keeping something inside him!"
Kai's eyes widened.
The pattern was familiar.
Just like the Blighted Treant.
Just like Nereus.
The Guardian wasn't the enemy.
It was the prison.
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Noctis closed his eyes.
"Now you understand."
The ground beneath the temple exploded.
The chains shattered.
Not because Kai broke them...
But because something inside had pushed outward.
A gigantic claw burst through the temple floor.
Then another.
The silver wolf screamed as black crystal erupted across its body.
Its shadow expanded, taking the shape of a monstrous beast with countless crimson eyes.
---
The Codex revealed a new warning.
Catastrophe Event
Eclipse Devourer
Status:
Awakening
Origin:
Sealed within Fenris since the Age of Origins
Mission Updated:
Save Fenris.
Prevent the Eclipse Devourer's complete manifestation.
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Kai summoned the Star-forged Spear.
Its blade blazed with the light of all seven Star Fragments.
He looked at Noctis.
"If you're truly trying to save this world..."
"Then fight beside me."
For the first time in twelve thousand years...
Noctis hesitated.
Then...
A faint smile appeared beneath his broken mask.
"We finally agree on something."
As the Eclipse Devourer rose above the Lunar Temple, the two ancient enemies stood side by side.
The greatest battle since the Age of Origins had begun.