Chapter 140: The Seed of Valor
The deep, cosmic blue light of the ancient Magic Core illuminated the luxurious guest suite. The sheer density of the spatial energy radiating from the jagged crystal made the air feel incredibly thick.
Draven Mordis stood in the center of the velvet carpet. He did not immediately sit down to absorb the artifact. He looked at the nine young warriors standing around him. They were no longer just Vanguard Academy students. They were his elite strike team. They were the future rulers of this broken world.
"Listen to me carefully," Draven commanded. His Warlord aura filled the room, forcing absolute attention.
"Tomorrow morning, Cassian Stillbane will drop the city defenses. The Church of the Eternal Eclipse will flood the streets. We are not just going to assassinate the Fifth Elder. We are going to obliterate his entire army."
Draven turned to the heavy frontline fighters.
"Aegon, Bram," Draven addressed them sharply.
