Chapter 126: Looming Mission 3
Darius’s grin faded, his village’s flames popped up in his mind, Rhoam’s growl is low but fierce, his plates were clinking with suppressed tension.
The news shocked them, their unity were tested by the separation, the weight of working alone settled like a stone in their chests, their bonds with their beasts was the only anchor against the sudden uncertainty.
Master Elara detailed the missions with precision, her voice was steady as she outlined the challenges for everyone.
Kelvin’s task involved a fire-wyrm, its flames scorching Valebreach’s mines, disrupting the town’s ore trade, its origins possibly tied to the Veil’s remnants, its roars echoed through the tunnels where Kelvin’s father had fallen.
The mission required taming or defeating the beast, a trial that would force Kelvin to confront his past.
Lyra’s mission demanded infiltrating Duskfall’s shadowed groves, where a hidden cache of shadow runes which is vital for the Sanctum’s defenses was guarded by rogue tamers, their motives were unclear but dangerous, their shadow beasts were a threat Lyra would face alone, her sister’s memory was a specter in the groves.
Darius’s mission required confronting a riftborn remnant, a spectral beast haunting Ironholt’s ruins, its presence was destabilizing the region, its attacks were linked to the Veil’s collapse, a challenge that would test Darius’s courage against the ghosts of his village.
The trio grappled with the challenge, their reactions was a mix of determination and unease, their bonds with their beasts a steady anchor against the weight of their tasks.
Kelvin clutched Mealin’s amulet, its drake essence warm, his resolve waa hardened despite his fear of Valebreach’s mines.
Lyra adjusted her gauntlet, its glow was steady, her determination was burning through her doubt about Duskfall’s groves. Darius tossed his soulstone, his grin returned, his courage was a shield against Ironholt’s ruins.