Chapter 60
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“SEBASTIAN, YOU will oversee the monsters’ lair. Ensure not a single one escapes,” I commanded, my voice sharp and resolute.
Sebastian slid his sword back into its sheath with practiced ease, his eyes meeting mine. “Yes, my lady,” he replied firmly, a faint smirk tugging at his lips.
Chewy, sensing the urgency in my tone, transformed into his massive form. His fur shimmered under the light, and his powerful body exuded an air of loyalty and strength. I climbed onto his back, the familiar warmth of his fur grounding me amidst the chaos.
“And I,” I declared, gripping Chewy’s mane, “will confront her myself.” A wicked smile spread across my face, promising retribution.
Sebastian stepped closer, his expression softening for a fleeting moment. He leaned in, pressing a lingering kiss to my forehead. “Defeat her, my lady. And please… be careful.” His voice was calm, yet it carried a weight of unspoken concern.
I laughed lightly, masking the unease stirring in my chest. “I will. But you’d better come back alive as well. I know you and Seraphim share a… complicated history,” I teased, my tone playful, though my eyes betrayed my worry.
A low chuckle rumbled from his throat. “That dark past vanished the moment I understood the truth of this world.” His words, heavy with conviction, left a lingering tension in the air.
As he stepped back, an arcane circle flared beneath his feet, its intricate runes glowing with ethereal light. The energy spiraled upward, enveloping him in a brilliant aura. “See you soon, my lady,” he said, his voice steady, his gaze unwavering.
For a brief second, time seemed to pause. Sebastian’s lips curved into a soft smile, one that held promises unspoken, before the light swallowed him whole, and he vanished from sight.
I turned to the sudden glow of the system’s notification. It had been a while since I last saw this holographic screen.
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You have unlocked the final chapter of the game!
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Final chapter. The words lingered in my mind as I stared at the message.
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Welcome to “The Kingdom’s Reckoning!”
Your Final Predicament.
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The hologram shimmered, revealing the next set of instructions.
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Win the war and restore the kingdom. Defeat the corrupted Artemisia and her army of monsters.
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I let out a quiet sigh, resting a hand on Chewy’s fur. “So, this is it, huh?”
The notification faded, leaving me with the weight of what lay ahead. Chewy shifted beneath me, his ears twitching as if ready for what was coming.
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To be the Villainess
Fantasy𝕮𝖍𝖗𝖔𝖓𝖎𝖛𝖆𝖑𝖊 𝕯𝖚𝖔𝖑𝖔𝖌𝖞 𝐈 Faerie thought she was making the right choice when she married the man of her dreams-until that choice turned into a nightmare. Trapped in a loveless marriage, locked away in a basement, and ultimately left to...
