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Chapter 7 First Trial

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imminent, and the prospect sent his heart racing. He turned, his expression cold, and reg

ked, his voice

meeting Xanthos'. A smirk played

Don't play dumb, Elara. You k

ssion unreadable. "Pick y

l. As an Imperial Blade, he was expected to master every type o

ed my life. That's why I'm loyal to him. Without training, my Gifts would have killed

er he'd grown up with? The Empire had changed her, and

'm pretty sure Galen can do without the Emperor's he

ena, he's fast, but he has a weakness. Cat

out of the room, leaving Elara behind. Yet, her words lingered i

tone walls that seemed to stretch up to the sky. The walls were adorned with intricate carvi

ntless battles and training sessions. The platform was surrounded by a moat, its waters calm and ref

s to observe the training sessions. The benches were often filled with fellow trainees, mentors, and even

access to various training facilities, armories, and barracks. The door was flanked by two imposing sto

hat took place within its walls. Despite the arena's imposing atmosphere, there was an undercurrent of camaraderie and shared purpose, a s

said, a small smile on his face, "Let's see if my decision to make you an Imperial Blade is the right one." He hefted his falchion

dodged to the side but Grekh's speed proved to be an invaluable asset as he swift

er, Grekh's magical speed allowed him to press the attack, pushing Xanthos onto the defen

an opening, his eyes locked on Grekh's. The opportunity arrived when Gre

olid kick to his stomach. Grekh stumbled back, momentarily winded. Xanthos seized the

s superior skill. Xanthos stood tall, his chest heaving with exhaustion and his eyes blazing with hatred. He would

t. The victory was narrow, but decisive. A single clap shattered the moment. Xanthos dropped his hands from Grekh and stepped back. Grekh bowed low

tly. He then looked at Grekh who sheathed his falchion. He smirked, "I'm impressed. Tell me, did you allow the new

y liege, I wasn't expecting it as

f. "Only the best for the Empire then. I am going to take a stab and assume he is one o

s. Although I can't help but wonder, you had your chance to kill me. Why didn't you?" Xanthos regarded the first Adviser with chagrin as he responded, "I could have but I chose not to." Grekh stepped back, "Yo

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Contents

Chapter 1 Pilot Chapter 2 Planned Chapter 3 Glorious Chapter 4 On the run Chapter 5 A Blade's Trials Chapter 6 Amazon Chapter 7 First Trial Chapter 8 Unleashed Chapter 9 The Cursed Chapter 10 The Hound
Chapter 11 The Tenth
Chapter 12 The escape
Chapter 13 The battle for Themyscira
Chapter 14 Chaos and war
Chapter 15 Last ditch effort
Chapter 16 True test of loyalty
Chapter 17 Rage
Chapter 18 To the death
Chapter 19 Skilled
Chapter 20 Unexpected surprise
Chapter 21 Dark Gifts
Chapter 22 Fatherly Affection
Chapter 23 The Plan
Chapter 24 Blood Betrayal
Chapter 25 The Oath of Blood
Chapter 26 The death of a beloved
Chapter 27 The Imperial Commander
Chapter 28 Life in the Empire
Chapter 29 Uncertain
Chapter 30 Wysteria
Chapter 31 Purpose
Chapter 32 A new start
Chapter 33 Prophecy of the Alpha
Chapter 34 Destiny and Fate
Chapter 35 Hell hath no fury
Chapter 36 Attempt
Chapter 37 Training
Chapter 38 Calanthor
Chapter 39 Ultimatum
Chapter 40 Fight to the death
Chapter 41 Alpha's Gifts
Chapter 42 Light at the end of the tunnel
Chapter 43 The world we see
Chapter 44 The All-Father
Chapter 45 Council
Chapter 46 Forum
Chapter 47 The fight begins
Chapter 48 The Throne of Glass
Chapter 49 The Battle of Zha'thik
Chapter 50 Hello, Stranger
Chapter 51 Friends at odds
Chapter 52 Slim to none
Chapter 53 Revelations
Chapter 54 Lost
Chapter 55 Wounded Alpha
Chapter 56 Truth Unveiled
Chapter 57 The god of war
Chapter 58 The Kindred
Chapter 59 Kindreds last stand
Chapter 60 Raven of the House of Al-Abin
Chapter 61 Endgame
Chapter 62 Lost Battle
Chapter 63 Unveilers
Chapter 64 The Hunt begins
Chapter 65 Imperial Heir
Chapter 66 DeSanti
Chapter 67 The Lord of Death
Chapter 68 Into the night
Chapter 69 Abode of the Disir
Chapter 70 Dark Fate
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