The castle brimmed with preparations for war as the guards stood assembled. Annabelle, consumed by anger and wielding the powers of the ruby, flew towards the castle in search of Edward. Her presence emitted an immense aura of fire, engulfing anyone who dared stand in her path. The castle itself was set ablaze as Annabelle approached.
King Edward, startled by the chaos, rushed to Liam's chamber. "Annabelle has possessed the ruby," he exclaimed urgently. "We must find your mother," he added as a guard's screams echoed through the corridors. Liam, his voice filled with urgency, replied, "I need something of hers to track her."
As the screams grew louder, Annabelle drew closer. King Edward, his voice filled with tension, asked, "Where's the phoenix amulet?" Before Liam could answer, Annabelle burst through the door, her eyes glowing with a menacing red. Liam grabbed Edward and chanted a spell.
Together, they stepped through the wall, using Liam's spell to navigate their escape. As the smoke cleared, Annabelle found herself alone in the room. She looked outside and saw Liam and Edward fleeing. Determined, they rode to Avaloria in search of the amulet.
Meanwhile, in Evergreena, Annabelle seized the throne and took control of the kingdom through force and fear. Wasting no time, she rallied an army and marched towards Avaloria, leaving destruction in her wake. Buildings burned as they cleared a path to their destination.