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The Crimson Elf

Silax a young elf struck by a mysterious illness that takes away his ability to get stronger, yearns for a cure and a way to get stronger. Legend whispers of the World Tree, a mythical entity rumored to hold the key to ultimate power and unmatched healing. Reaching it promises not only a cure but also a chance to reclaim what was taken from him. Driven by ambition and a thirst for strength, Silax leaves home. He spends years searching until one day his efforts bear fruit. What he finds is not the blessing he anticipated, but a curse. It requires a sacrifice, a darkness that must be embraced to wield its might. A power fueled by darkness and life force absorbed from others. This dark power grants him immense strength but test his morals. Torn between ambition and morality, he must make a choice. Embrace his monstrous nature and achieve his goals at the cost of everything or give up on this power to protect the world from its danger. This is a story of the corrupting nature of power, the sacrifice and the cost of achieving ones goals, and the blurred lines between ambition and self-preservation. It's a tale that explores the lengths one might go to in the face of mortality.

kynikoiTDM · Fantasie
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106 Chs

Subdued Chaos

Two weeks had crawled by since Silax's conversation with Walton about the shrouded history of Ullion. The words, though intriguing, had gotten lost in the whirlwind of his everyday life.

The truth was, there wasn't much he could do in that short time to gain access to the restricted section of the Archivum and unearth the city's secrets.

Also compared to investigating the downfall of long dead elves, the harsh reality unfolding on the streets seemed more pressing.

The recent string of killings had cast a dark pall over Ullion. Every morning, people woke up to news of slaughter, each report a chilling reminder of the city's new vulnerability.

The victims, seemingly chosen at random, had left the people baffled.

Every day, he encountered worried faces, hushed whispers about the killings, and a pervasive sense of unease.

Over the past two week, there had been 28 different incidents, with at least three victims in each incident.