The Final Chance

Crimson Command

"Cale" Talking
'Cale' Thinking
"CALE" Shouting
°°Cale: Ancient powers

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This is kinda a long chapter✨
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A chilling silence fell over the room as the weight of his words sank in, a cold and determined resolve settling in each of their expressions.

The message was unmistakable: the final battle was upon them.

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Cale stood up abruptly, his mind racing as he calculated his next steps. The others in the room instinctively focused on him. His gaze turned sharp as he made a quick decision-he needed to prioritize safety. Raon's safety, above all else.

Turning toward Sheritt with unwavering determination, he spoke firmly. "Sheritt-nim, I'm entrusting Raon to your protection for the time being. Please keep him safe."

Sheritt, who immediately grasped the gravity of his words, didn't hesitate. She nodded briskly, and with a wave of her hand, Raon was teleported to her side, her protective magic binding him securely.

But Raon wasn't one to accept this without a fight. "NO, STUPID NIXEE! I WILL COME TOO!" he yelled, his voice cracking as he struggled against his mother's unyielding hold. His small claws dug into the air as if he could break free through sheer willpower.

Cale's heart ached, but he kept his expression calm and reassuring. He crouched slightly to meet Raon's teary gaze, his voice soft but firm. "Raon, listen to me. This time, you need to stay here. I'll bring you apple pies when I come back, just like you love. I promise. And I'll also send Ohn and Hong here to keep you company. I'll make sure everyone is safe. Trust me."

Raon's desperate resistance only grew stronger. "NO, STUPID NIXEE! I DON'T WANT ANYTHING! JUST TAKE ME WITH YOU!" he shouted, his voice trembling as tears began streaming down his small, determined face.

Sheritt tightened her embrace around Raon, her maternal instincts kicking in as she tried to soothe him. "Raon," she said gently, her tone filled with warmth and understanding. "Be a good boy and listen to Cale. You know he always keeps his promises, doesn't he? He's never let you down before, has he?"

Cale's chest tightened at Raon's cries, but he knew there was no time to hesitate. He moved quickly to the center of the room, activating the teleportation spell. Eruhaben, Mila, Dodori, and Rasheel followed him without a word, their expressions grim and focused.

As the glowing light of the teleportation magic began to envelop them, Raon's voice cut through the room one last time, filled with raw emotion. "STUPID NIXEE! WHO WILL PROTECT YOU IF I'M NOT THERE?!"

The words hit Cale like a hammer. He froze for a fraction of a second, the weight of Raon's desperate concern settling heavily on his shoulders. He looked back briefly, catching the sight of Raon clinging to Sheritt, his small body shaking with sobs.

'Is that what he's been worrying about all this time?' Cale thought, his heart squeezing painfully. A small, bittersweet smile tugged at his lips. 'Once this is all over, I'll make sure he never has to worry again. I'll give him the peace and happiness he deserves.'

With that silent vow, the teleportation spell completed its course. In an instant, Cale, Eruhaben, Mila, Dodori, and Rasheel vanished, leaving behind a tearful Raon clinging tightly to Sheritt's protective embrace.

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In an instant, Cale and his group of four materialized within the grand halls of the Water Palace. The atmosphere was tense, charged with anticipation as the battle loomed closer. Waiting for them in the vast, glistening chamber were Gerald, Hera, and Halter. Their postures were rigid, their expressions a mix of readiness and resolve.