Darius paused, his eyes dangerous as they locked onto Darwin. Just a day ago, this man was his guard—someone sworn to protect him with his life. Darwin wasn't just any soldier; he was a seasoned veteran of countless battlefields.
He and Darwin had walked through fire together, taken missions where death was certain, and survived. From his early years as a prodigy, Darius had grown alongside Darwin, who had risen to become a peak Planetary Realm soldier. Over time, Darwin had become more than a bodyguard—he was a friend. But now, the two stood on opposite sides of a rift that could shatter everything.
They weren't just comrades anymore. They were brothers—now enemies.
"Brother…" A soft female voice broke the silence, snapping everyone's attention to Seraphina.
"I have decided," she said firmly, her gaze shifting toward Darwin. "Darwin is right. Yes, I understand what's at stake, but… is Theron really the one fit to be king?" She walked across the stage, coming to Darwin's side.
