Chapter 13

The reign of king Edmund the brutal came to an end!The kingdom of Tri Goh stood at the brink of chaos, shrouded in grief and suspicion. King Edmund, a once-revered ruler of Albion, lay lifeless in the arms of his half-brother, Aldric. But beneath the veil of sorrow, a web of treachery began to unravel. In the midst of the mourning, a dark figure emerged from the shadows - Mordred. Companion only to Aldric, his half-brother, he had been harboring a deep-seated loyalty and fierce protectiveness. The late Edmund had tried to stab Aldric when he reached for a hug, and Mordred's swift action had saved his life. The betrayal sent shockwaves through the kingdom, turning Aldric's grief into a seething rage against those who sought to harm, But that wasn't the end. A covert companion, loyal to his king, sought to eliminate both Aldric and the treasonous assailant. A deadly struggle ensued, and in the flickering light of torches, Aldric's blade met the assassin's dagger. The clash ended in death, but not before Mordred's own hand drove another assailant to the ground.

Aldric's breath was ragged as he stood amidst the aftermath. Mordred, eyes haunted by the chaos around them, stood at his side. The bond between them was forged in the crucible of chaos, and together they made a desperate choice - to flee, leaving the kingdom they once knew behind totally.

As Aldric and Mordred slipped into the night, the kingdom of Albion received grim tidings. Queen Talisa's wails of despair echoed through the palace halls as news of her son's death reached her ears. Her grief became a storm that threatened to engulf Albion in darkness, leaving a kingdom without its guiding light.

Word spread like wildfire, igniting panic among the people of Albion. Rumors of betrayal and assassination fueled fear and uncertainty, as they grappled with the void left by their fallen king. The streets buzzed with hushed conversations and worried glances, as the stability of the realm teetered on the edge.

Meanwhile, the dragon Vhamor, once a majestic symbol of King Edmund's rule, felt the pain of his master's absence. Without the bond they once shared, the dragon's roar became a mournful cry, echoing through the skies. In its grief, Vhamor's fury knew no bounds, and the kingdom of Tri-goh quaked beneath its fiery wrath. Just then did Vhamor took off.

In the heart of the turmoil, Queen Talisa decided that action was necessary to stop any imminent war again, considering the fact that she has warned her son of his rash decision. She dispatched a diplomatic envoy to Tri Goh, seeking to offer condolences and assistance. Her presence was a beacon of hope amidst the darkness, a reminder that peace could rise from the ashes of tragedy.

As Aldric and Mordred journeyed through a world that had become as dangerous as their own past, their fates intertwined. The trials they faced tested their resolve and revealed the strength within them. With each step, an unlikely bond formed, forged in the crucible of adversity.