Chapter 14 - The Noble Houses’ Plotting — Shadows of Ambition

The council chamber hummed with whispered plotting and sharp glances. The nobles eyed one another, the weight of A's words pressing down on them like a storm.

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Sky House — Kael and Noa's Healing

Meanwhile, back at Sky House, the ore chamber's light pulsed softly around the two warriors.

Kael lay calm, a steady breath despite the scars and burns. By his side, Noa winced as the healing ore seeped into his wounds, stitching flesh and bone with energy.

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Noa's eyes opened, flickering with renewed strength.

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Lyric's Care and Wit

Lyric stood near the pods, half-smiling, trying to lighten the mood.

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Kael managed a weak chuckle, while Noa gave a small nod.

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Plans Taking Shape

The battle for the throne was now more than political. It was a test of survival, loyalty, and power.

Kael's mind raced, knowing the next four days would decide the fate of the Sky Realm — and the role he and his family would play in the coming storm.

The Noble Council Chamber — Web of Shadows and Doubt

The grand chamber brimmed with tension as the nobles sat around the polished obsidian table. Flickering holo-ornaments cast shifting patterns over their faces, each masked in intrigue.

Whispers rippled like a breeze — some sharp, others calculating.

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A heavy silence fell as the nobles exchanged sharp glances — each calculating their moves, their alliances, and their betrayals.

The game for power was on — and the dice had just been thrown.

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The Noble Council — Webs of Conspiracy and Power

The chamber buzzed anew as alliances were forged in whispered promises and veiled threats.

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Suddenly, the chamber quieted, the holo-lights dimmed.

A dark silhouette emerged on the massive display — the fierce visage of the Zaar of Thorn, his wings unfurled in cosmic majesty.

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The question hung in the air, unanswered, as the topic shifted swiftly.

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Sky House — Banter and Bonds

Back at Sky House, the atmosphere was far lighter.

Lyric grinned, weaving between Noa and Kael's recovering forms, poking fun at their injuries.

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Noa snorted, shaking his head.

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Rowan's Report and Family Drama

The door opened as Rowan entered, brisk and focused.

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Kael's expression hardened.

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Just then, the chamber door swung open — and in came Kael's mother, Vareth, stern and imposing.

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Lyric, unable to resist, whispered loudly:

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Vareth's glare shifted between Lyric, Kael, and Noa.

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She turned sharply to glare at her husband, Vareth's face flushed and sweating.

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As Vareth left, exasperated, Vareth sighed deeply.

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