Fall in love with my bully

Chapter69:The shadow's Claim

Arkeia's sword hesitated, her eyes locked on Xandros' triumphant gaze. Eira saw the doubt creep into her friend's mind, saw the fear that Xandros' dark magic could manipulate even the strongest wills.

"Arkeia, no!" Eira cried, but it was too late.

Xandros' power surged, wrapping around Arkeia like a shroud. Her eyes turned dark, her expression twisted into a snarl. She turned to Eira, sword raised, now a puppet under Xandros' control.

Eira knew she had to act fast. She called upon the Starheart's power, pouring all her energy into a blast of pure magic. The attack struck Arkeia, but Xandros' hold was too strong.

The dark sorcerer laughed, his eyes blazing with victory. "You can't save her, Eira. She's mine now."

Eira refused to give up. She reached deep within herself, searching for a spark of hope. And then, she remembered the prophecy's words: "The heart of the Starheart holds the key."

With newfound determination, Eira focused on the Starheart's core, seeking the ancient artifact's deepest secrets...

Eira's connection to the Starheart deepened, and she felt the artifact's energy coursing through her veins like liquid starlight. She saw visions of the past and present, the threads of fate that bound her to Arkeia and Xandros.

With this newfound understanding, Eira reached out to Arkeia, her magic resonating with the Starheart's power. She felt the darkness recede, Xandros' hold weakening as Arkeia's true self began to resurface.

The sword in Arkeia's hand wavered, her eyes flickering with confusion. Xandros' face twisted in rage as he realized his control was slipping.

Eira took advantage of the opening, pouring more energy into the bond between her and Arkeia. The Starheart's power surged, and Arkeia's eyes cleared, her expression returning to normal.

With a cry of freedom, Arkeia broke free from Xandros' control, her sword flashing in the dim light as she turned to face the dark sorcerer...

But Xandros was far from defeated. His eyes burned with malevolent fury, and he unleashed a devastating blast of dark magic, striking Eira with incredible force...