The King Of Warriors novel (Jared Chance) novel Chapter 5214

The secret room's entrance rose before them like a slab torn from night itself—black stone veined with faint silver, every inch etched in interlocking charms. They pulsed with a muted glow, the hush of a living ward breathing beneath the rock.

Flaxseed whispered, “The restriction is still active—how do we crack it?”

“Let me try,” Jared murmured. He slid a restriction-breaking charm from his coat, pressed it to the door, and backed away. Its script shimmered, strobing brighter each heartbeat until the charms on the stone guttered out, surrendering their light like dying embers.

The two eased the heavy door inward. Silence flooded past them as they slipped into the secret room.

Inside, Baldric leaned close to the stooped elder as they conversed. Flickering lantern fire carved hollows across their faces.

“Master,” Baldric muttered. “Do you think the Blackshade Demon Palace has learned we were part of the massacre against the Flaxseed clan all those years ago?”

“Unlikely,” the elder replied, tone brittle yet assured. “We acted in deep shadow, and their people also had blood on their blades that night. They will not expose themselves.”

Baldric released a ragged sigh. “Good. I fear they'd seize any excuse to storm Blackwind Stronghold.”

“Ease your mind,” his mentor said, voice hardening. “Blackshade Demon Palace is caught up in their troubles. Still, keep our blades ready.”

“Understood, Master,” Baldric responded.

Hidden just beyond the threshold, Jared and Flaxseed caught every word. A hot spark of fury ignited behind Jared's eyes. So Blackshade Demon Palace and Blackwind Stronghold participated in the massacre together—They all deserve death!

Just then, the elder's lids snapped open, pupils narrowing toward the doorway. “Who lurks there?” he barked.

The game was up. Jared and Flaxseed burst into the room, no longer shadows but righteous storm.

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