Chapter 15

She Escaped 

Azanlin Xandros’s POV

The chamber walls pulsed with arcane energy, the ancient runes glowing as if stirred by the presence of true power. I stood at the center, the crescent staff in my hand humming softly, alive with the breath of sorcery.

"Adolfa Ray survived," the emissary whispered, dropping to one knee. His voice was trembling, unworthy.

Silence settled over the court like a blade.

I raised an eyebrow. "Is this confirmed?"

"Yes, my lord. She escaped the ...