1 Chapter 1: Prologue

With the demon king's army marching against the capital, the kingdom of Amber has become a battle zone.

Proud knights clad in shining armor from head to toe pushed back by the demon king, their weapons turned to scrap by the unbreakable magical defenses of the demon army.

Elves tirelessly launching a volley of arrows across the battlefield, heavy armored dwarves as tall as a coffee table practically getting stepped on.

Fairies and adventurers who couldn't hold their own against the demons managed to raise a magical barrier to protect those who seek refuge in the castle.

Blood gashes out of the gory wounds of the knights and magicians. Elves and dwarves prepare for the inevitable raid on the castle, fairies, and adventurers on the verge of collapse as they try to maintain the barrier.

Defending the castle was King Regis the most well-known battle mage in the realm, his wife Queen Eliza the most feared swordswoman and the remaining forces of the Allied Nations.

"Fall back to the castle, we're no match for the demons or the demon king!", exclaimed King Regis while signaling toward the elves and dwarves back at the castle to provide cover while they retreat.

"I'll stay behind to buy you some time, so please use it well, save our children and the kingdom", said Queen Eliza. "No I can't, I won't let you sacrifice yourself. I am the king and you will do as I say", pleaded King Regis desperately trying to convince her to stay.

"You and I both know that you couldn't stop me even if you wanted to, so please don't make this any harder than it needs to be", she said as he wept for her and their children.

Realizing that Queen Eliza was the only person who could even come close to defeating the demon king, King Regis ordered his men to go with her and take down the demon king.

And off the queen went with her army. Slashing through every demon, every enemy dragon and using all her strength she takes down as many of them as she possibly can.

Shocked by the resolve shown by the queen, what remained of the Allied forces charged the demons and began to push back. With the queen leading them into battle all the adventurers, knights, mages, elves, dwarves, and even fairies have faith that they will win.

Shrieking in fear the demon army falls back. "We will not give up, we will not run away, we will stand tall with our weapons on hand and hope in our hearts. This holy war will end and we will be victorious, for Amber!", yells the queen rallying her army together. "For Amber!", responds the Allied Nations army.

An earth-shattering boom of a voice is heard far off into the distance. A tall figure dressed in jet black spikey armor with a giant two-handed blade in hand charges at the Allied Nations. "It's the Demon King Valdora", proclaims a single soldier trembling in fear.

Whoosh, as fast the wind, her beauty everlasting, Queen Eliza dashes at Demon King Valdora. Metal clashed against metal, brute force fights against lightning speed and the Allied Nations are chased to the castle by the returning demons.

"Human, tell me why-" Demon King Valdora commands while their weapons are locked "-why risk your life for the sake of cowards who won't even fight by your side?". "Because it is my duty to the people of this land, and I must protect what I hold dear", says Queen Eliza smiling happily.

Suddenly time stops, the chaos was as a standstill and out of nowhere: "I have power...I can help you...all I ask for in return is a simple favor", calls out a mysterious voice. Hesitant about what the favor is the queen realizes she is running out of time, "I accept", without a second thought Queen Eliza takes the offer.

Time restarted and a shockwave sends Valdora crashing into a wall. The queen surges with energy, her power overflowing, her mind is slipping away and all she can do now is fight before her time tuns out.

Instantly teleporting to the demon king, Queen Eliza launches a barrage of heavy blows almost destroying herself along with Valdora. "Even if you kill us both, another demon will rise to take my place and destroy your pathetic realm", laughs Valdora in victory.

"He may be right, but there is always another way. I wish I could've said goodbye", Queen Eliza thinks to herself. As she gathers all her remaining energy to summon a weapon to put an end to all her suffering.

The queen condenses all her energy inside herself and triggers the activation of a mystical magic on her chest.

"Are you sure about this?, once It's begun there's no going back", whispers the mysterious voice. "As long as my family is saved, I don't care happens to me", replies the queen as she gives in to the power within herself.

"Aaaa!", overcome by immense pain the queen lets out an ear busting cry. From within the castle watching as the battle unfolds, all the kingdom trembles in fear as the demons attack the magic barrier.

"Tsk, I'm going to save her or I'll be damned if I don't!", yells the king. "Please my king, you and I both know what's about to happen", explains Lord Corwin's right-hand man to the royal family. "But-" responds King Regis.

"-Regis it's okay", says Queen Eliza. "Liz don't worry I'm coming to save you-", says King Regis happily. "-Don't try to stop me, even if you could get to me I'd still have to seal away Valdora", insists Queen Eliza.

"But what about the kingdom, what about me, what about the children, what about you?", in shock at Queen Eliza's words the king drops to his knees and prays for her return.

Queen Eliza thrusts in pain as the sealing spell 'Chains Of Chaos' is cast, Demon King Valdora commands his troops to abandon the castle and kill the queen.

Boom, a wellspring of power from within the queen creates a magic circle above the Kingdom of Amber. "No, wait!", King Regis chases after the demon horde trying to reach Queen Eliza. Then the circle slams into the kingdom, passing through all the buildings and the non-demons within it.

When the dust settled all there were no remains of the demon army or Queen Eliza. "It's all my fault, if only I was stronger I could've saved her!", yelled the king as he knelt helplessly on the ground.

*Years later*

This is the kingdom of Amber. During the day itʼs light shines a spectacular honey-yellow color, it can be seen for miles around, even the dragons can be blinded by itʼs beauty.

While home to some of the most remarkable military an scientists the kingdom of Amber is also the most beautiful destination vacation in the world. Due to the efforts of the Louraine royal family in the last holy war peace has never tasted sweeter.

The castle halls are the sizes of a mansion decorated

by sparkling suites of full body armor, wielding bladed

weapons sharp enough to cut through gold like a hot knife through butter.

Paintings of the kingdomʼs history, the Louraineʼs, and parties hosted at the m castle hung on the walls. It had the subtle scent of lavender lingering in the air, itʼs amber-colored interior was illuminated by the sunshine, butlers and maids were around each corner maintaining itʼs dazzling beauty.

In came running 1,2,3 eight-year-old children Mae, Cahira, and Valerio.

"You canʼt catch me!", screamed Mae in delight and joyful laughter as they all came rushing through halls wearing their nightgowns.

"Sister please wait up", replied Cahira desperately while she tried to keep up with Mae. "Ladies you are royalty and playing these childish games is not becoming of princesses", proudly stated Valerio with a smirk on his face.

Annoyed by what Valerio said Mae came to an instant stop and turned back to face him. "Oh yeah, so whoʼs gonna make us 'behaveʼ, in case u havenʼt noticed youʼre a child too and besides youʼre, not my mother", said Mae as she stood tall awaiting an answer.

Valerio gets agitated, starts grinding his teeth, he rustles his hair, turns his hands to fists and with eyes filled with revenge he then...

He runs away crying to his father, "Waaaa!". "I guess we have to go after him", sighs Cahira walking towards the dining room while slouching forward.

"Why do I have to", pouts Mae in refusal. "Itʼs your smart mouth that got us into this and now I have to get us out as always", Cahira says in annoyance.

So the two sisters approach the elephant size french doors to the dining room, they slightly open it just enough for them to peep through. "Girls!", boomed a commanding voice that sent chills down their spines.

"I was having an important talk with Lord Corwin and now his son comes in crying, Mae what did you do this time!", says the King while rubbing his eyes in embarrassment.

"Father I-", suddenly screams came from the distance in the direction of the castle gates. "Itʼs happening sooner than we expected, King Regis we have to go now!", said Lord Corwin looking at King Regis in fear for the childrenʼs safety.

"Right, go now and please stay safe", said the teary king. And off Lord Corwin went with the three children to seek refuge with the neighboring kingdoms.

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