✓ | The Assailant's Affection (Fate's Transgression Series, #5)

TAA 38: Missing People

CHAPTER 38: MISSING PEOPLE

FABBY | FABIENNE

I will not let myself be controlled by Fate of Esher, I will write my own story with my own choices, and not some lunatic deity who does nothing good to her subjects. Hiding-hindi ko hahayaan na magwawagi ang babaeng ‘yon sa gusto niyang mangyari. If she will ascend as the Supreme God by using me and Zaryn, well, nagkamali siya ng binanggang nilalang.

I heaved a deep breath and closed my eyes. As I embrace the latent power within me, I channeled the essence of the goddess of light, radiating brilliance that cut through the oppressive darkness of the void. The ethereal glow surrounded me, intertwining with Veilclaw's protective aura.

Vara's sinister laughter echoed as she attempted to manipulate the shadows to snuff out the burgeoning light. The clash between light and darkness manifested as a celestial battleground within the confines of the void.

Veilclaw, now an enormous cat-times 50 to his cat-size, stood by my side, his eyes gleaming with determination. We faced together the malevolent force that sought to plunge Zegordia into an abyss of destruction.

I extended my hands, palms aglow with the luminosity of the goddess's power. "I will not allow Austin the Destroyer to awaken. Zegordia will not fall under his wrath!" I declared, my voice resonating with unwavering resolve.

The light surged forth, creating a protective barrier that repelled the encroaching darkness. Vara recoiled, momentarily disrupted by the radiant force. It became a battle not just of strength, but of wills—one that would determine the fate of an entire realm.

Hindi ko hahayaan na magising ang nilalang na ‘yon, lalo pa at nasa loob siya ni Zaryn. If he will be awakened, no one actually knows what will happen to the Zegordian Gentry. Zaryn is not a conductor, let alone a deviant to even withstand the power of a god. Maaari siyang masasaktan kapag nangyari ‘yon, kaya hindi ako mananatiling walang gagawin.

Veilclaw leaped forward, claws unsheathed, engaging in a fierce struggle against the shadows manipulated by Vara. As the clash intensified, the very fabric of the void quivered under the opposing forces. The struggle became a dance of cosmic energies, each movement shaping the destiny of Zegordia. I focused on dispelling the darkness, unraveling the intricate spells that bound us within this malevolent void.

Vara's malevolent laughter pierced through the tumult. "You cannot defy the threads of fate, Conductor. The awakening is inevitable, and you are but a puppet in the grand design!"

But I refused to accept that narrative. I drew upon the essence of the goddess within me, strengthening my resolve to protect Zegordia from the impending cataclysm. The luminous waves emanating from my being cascaded through the void, pushing back the encroaching shadows.

With a final surge of divine energy, I shattered the darkness surrounding us, breaking free from the oppressive void. The celestial battleground dissipated, leaving behind a transformed chamber—a realm reborn from the clash of opposing forces.

Vara, her enchantments weakened, glared at me with disdain. "You may delay the inevitable, but you cannot alter the course set by destiny!” she is still insisting about it, but she can never clash with my wittiness. Pinanganak akong competitive kaya ang gusto ko ay manalo sa kahit anong laban na haharapin ko.

In the aftermath of the celestial struggle, Veilclaw and I stood resolute, ready to face the challenges ahead. The ominous prophecy loomed, and the destiny of Zegordia hung in precarious balance. The void dissipated, revealing the altered surroundings. The once-concealed secrets of Zegordia started to unveil themselves in the aftermath of our clash. Veilclaw remained vigilant by my side, a stalwart guardian against the impending threats that lingered in the shadows.