Sir Aldric, a weary knight, is sent to slay the last great dragon, Seraphis. But when he finds the wounded beast, he hesitates-and discovers Seraphis is no monster but a cursed soul, bound by magic and grief. As they uncover the truth behind the ancient spell, their fates entwine in a battle against destiny itself. Love, sacrifice, and fire will decide whether they triumph or fall.
Chapter 1 The Knight's Burden
Sir Aldric had known battle, but this quest was different. The king had sent him to slay Seraphis, the last dragon, a beast said to guard the ruins of an ancient kingdom. The promise of gold and glory did little to stir him; his sword had grown heavy with age and regret. Yet duty called, and so he rode, alone, toward the mountains where fire lit the sky at night.
The journey was long and fraught with whispers of the past. Villagers he passed spoke of Seraphis in hushed tones, their eyes filled with fear and reverence. Some claimed the dragon had once protected the land, others said she had cursed it. Aldric listened, but his heart remained undecided. His own past weighed heavier than the blade at his hip. Once, he had believed in honor. Now, he rode toward another battle that felt more like an execution.
The air thickened as he neared the mountains. The scent of smoke clung to the wind, and the ground bore scorch marks of ancient fire. He camped beneath the shadow of jagged peaks, staring into the embers of his fire, wondering if he was truly the hunter-or the hunted, but which was he?
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