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HELLBOUND HEART
Chapter 306 Paralyzed
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Hours ago, in Queza. The atmosphere inside the palace was filled with danger and tension. The silence was palpable, as if everyone was holding their breath, waiting for something to happen.
In the grand hall, the king and his officials were gathered, their faces tense and anxious.
And then, Sebastian arrived.
He strode into the hall with purpose, his eyes fixed on the prophetess, the king and the officials.
As soon as he stood there, he declared without preamble: "The videos had been taken down."
As Sebastian delivered the news, a wave of relief washed over the entire room. But the tense atmosphere within the grand hall persisted, as everyone could sense that something was still amiss. That the danger was far from over.
With a deep breath, Sebastian spoke again. "However, we have an even bigger problem now."
The room fell silent as everyone braced themselves for the worst possible news. Seeing Sebastian's face and his grave tone only told them that the news that was coming was not going to be good.
Sebastian continued, his voice grave and serious. "There are a number of human governments now trying to infiltrate our country, trying to break through our defense. The human superpower countries are now doing an all-out attack, hungry for more information. It's obvious that they are now seriously suspicious of us."
"You're only talking about cyber attacks, right? Prince Sebastian?" one of the officials spoke.
Before Sebastian could answer, Lucas entered the hall. His entrance broke the tense silence in the room, and all eyes turned to him as he made his way over. Lucas, however, was not bothered by the many stares upon his person and only made a beeline to Sebastian.
Sebastian could sense the urgency in Lucas's demeanor, and he already knew that whatever news he had to deliver was not good.
Without a word, Lucas stared into Sebastian's eyes, communicating immediately through their telepathy. The shadow on the prince's face went even darker, his jaws clenching as he absorbed the information.
The officials in the room could sense the gravity of the situation, and they watched with trepidation as Sebastian and Lucas conferred in silent conversation.
Finally, Sebastian lifted his head, his gaze sweeping over everyone.
"Our soldiers had caught what they believed to be other countries' spies and agents secretly crossing our borders," he explained, his voice low and measured.
The room erupted into chaos at this news, with some of the officials shouting and slamming their fists on the table in anger and frustration. Multiple voices talking over each other, trying to express each others' thoughts and best suggestions on what action they should take next, were heard clamoring in the grand hall.
This had never happened before! To think that the humans were already on the move! For so many years, they have peacefully coexisted alongside the humans without having them even knowing there were different races existing in the same world as them. And today, these same humans were hot on their heels.
The room was immediately filled with the sound of loud murmurs as the officials discussed the gravity of their situation. Everyone was obviously having a hard time believing that all this was suddenly happening and that it had also taken place within such a short period of time! How could things progress at such speed?
One of the officials slammed his fist on the table, his anger and frustration boiling over. "What the f*ck is wrong with those nosy humans?!" he exclaimed. "Do they really want to be embroiled in a war?!"
The tension in the room was palpable, as everyone realized the enormity of the problem they were facing. This was not just a matter of national security; it was a matter of survival. The survival of their race! And if the right decision were not made, and quickly, it might even result in the genocide of their entire vampire race!
"We should make a move now," another official rose to his feet, the chair that he was sitting on earlier clattered noisily to the floor from his abrupt movement. "If the humans come at us with their atomic bombs and all their advanced weaponry, our race and this country will definitely be annihilated in the blink of an eye! We need to do something now!"
One of the officials spoke up again. "Please release an order to mobilize all the vampires now. We don't have time to lose. It's either we rise and take over this world, or get erased from the face of this world!"
Those loud and jarring words hung heavily in the air.
"We don't have the luxury of worrying about peace with humankind at this point," another official added. "When they have the power to literally erase not just us, but this very land from the face of the earth and the very trace of our existence, we have no choice but to act!" his voice rang across the hall clearly and everyone heard his words. Some nodded vigorously and others looked to Prince Sebastian, waiting for his response.
The situation was obviously going out of control and the pressure to make a rash decision at this very moment was extreme.
The King and the prophetess looked at Sebastian but in that very crucial moment, Sebastian suddenly began to feel a strange sensation in his chest. It was as if something was stirring inside of him, a power that he had not felt in a long time.
He clenched his fists, feeling a burning sensation spreading through his body, as though a fiery liquid current was following the ink markings of his dark tattoos.
Sebastian's eyes circled with shock as he realized what must have been going on.
His demonic power was awakening. No, this could not be. How was this possible?
He tried to move, but his body was paralyzed. This power that he had not felt for a long time was too strong and it seemed like he could not stop it anymore. No... he must not...
But it was too late. The power surged through him, overwhelming him with its intensity. He could feel his body changing as his vision began to darken.
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HELLBOUND HEART
Chapter 307 Congratulations
Sebastian's heart continued to race as he felt the power within him grow stronger. The burning sensation intensified, spreading through his entire body and causing his tattoos to glow with an otherworldly darkness.
He was more than certain of what was happening now. His demonic power was truly waking up, returning.
But why now? And how was this happening? What was going on?
Sebastian struggled to control the power that was roiling and surging within him, feeling it surge through his body like a living thing. He could feel the eyes of the officials on him, watching in shock as he was consumed by the black smoke-like energy.
The vampires in the room had their eyes turning red, their instincts kicking in as they sensed the dangerous power within Sebastian. Though they did not know what was happening, that growing dark and overwhelming aura was enough to make them tense up and ready to pounce as though danger was just right around the corner.
Sebastian knew that he had to leave the hall now! He knew exactly what was going to happen to him next. So he must leave now that he still has a little control over his body and sanity.
With everything he had, he forced himself to move. And with a burst of energy, he pushed his way through the door.
The sound of the door slamming hard echoed through the silence in the hall,l and Sebastian was gone.
The officials in the hall were still in a state of shock and confusion as they tried to make sense of what had just happened. The sudden awakening of Sebastian's demonic power had taken them all by surprise, and they were struggling to come to terms with what they had just witnessed.
One of the officials turned to the prophetess and the king, his expression was one of horror and disbelief. "What in the world is going on?" he demanded, his voice shaking with emotion. "So it seems the rumor was true? That our crown prince isn't actually a pure vampire, but a... a demon?!"
The room fell dangerously silent as everyone turned to the prophetess, waiting for her to answer. They had trusted her to guide them through the dark times that lie ahead, and they wanted to know if she had been keeping this secret from them all along.
"Answer us, prophetess!" another official shouted. "You knew all along, didn't you? That Prince Sebastian is actually not a pure-blooded vampire, but a demon all along?!"
The prophetess remained silent, her face impassive. No ripple could be seen on her ageless face. Her eyes were twin pools of calmness as she looked at those who were showing their displeasure.
And then, a slow clapping sound echoed out from the side of the hall, pulling everyone's attention towards the source of the sound. It was measured, steady, and loud.
The officials in the hall turned to look and another surprise coursed through them as they looked at their exiled prince, Prince Elijah, standing at the entrance. As he entered through the doors, his face was graced with a smile.
"So you guys finally found the truth," he said, clapping his hands together so nonchalantly. He even looked relieved and happy as he spoke. "Congratulations, everyone. I toast to your added knowledge of what your most beloved prince truly is."
The officials looked at each other in confusion. Had he known about Sebastian's demonic power all along as well?
The officials in the hall exchanged uneasy glances as they realized that Prince Elijah had known about Sebastian's demonic nature too. And from the way he commented, Elijah had known about it for a very long time already. They had always suspected that there was more to the exiled prince than met the eye, but they had never imagined that he was privy to such a closely guarded secret. Could this actually be the actual reason why he was exiled? Suddenly, many speculations sprung up in the minds of many of the officials present in the hall.
"Now, where do I begin?" Elijah's smile faded and his expression grew more serious. "We are facing a grave threat from the humans, and now we must contend with the awakening of Sebastian's power." He stated succinctly without beating around the bush.
The officials listened to Elijah's words with a mixture of surprise and trepidation. They felt that this prince could actually be a powerful leader, but they also knew that he had been exiled from the kingdom for a reason. What the true reason was, neither of them were made aware of. However, for him to be exiled for so long, it could not have been something minor or easily forgiven or overlooked. Could they trust him to lead them through this crisis? Though they still had their reservations, they also were aware that their choices were limited. Who else was powerful enough to lead them? The only pure blue blooded prince left was him and the youngest Prince Kyle! And there was no way in hell they could still let a demon lead them now that they knew about Prince Sebastian's secret!! They needed a pure blooded vampire royalty to lead them!!!
"I may have been exiled from this kingdom, but I have never stopped fighting for its people," Elijah continued. "I know what it takes to win this war, and I am more than prepared to do whatever it takes to protect our race. But I cannot do it alone. I need your help, your support, and your unwavering loyalty. Together, we can overcome any obstacle that would come our way." Elijah's words were uplifting, encouraging - especially so now when they were all afraid and nervous of the upcoming conflict with the humans.
The officials looked at each other in uncertainty. They were still unsure of what to make of Elijah's sudden appearance and his claim to taking up the leadership. But as they listened to his words and felt the power and conviction behind them, they began to feel a sense of hope stirring within them. That this prince was truly the right choice for them.
"This throne...the vampire throne is for a pure-blooded, not a mere half-blood," Elijah declared, his voice going louder. "This throne is destined for no one but me."
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HELLBOUND HEART
Chapter 308 More Than Ever
"This throne is destined for no one but me." The officials in the hall were stunned as Elijah blatantly and brazenly declared that the vampire throne was meant to be his. It was one thing to be moved by his words and then have a general consensus that he would be the one to lead them vampires to fight against the humans. However, hearing him declare it so directly like that was another matter altogether.
"It's time for the vampires to rise again. We will let those measly humans know who is the boss in this world. It's time for the world to know that we truly exist. It's time for us, vampires, to dominate this world again!" Elijah continued rallying up the officials in the hall, knowing that they were either totally bought into his words, sitting on the fence, or not daring to voice out their doubts.
The officials felt awe and pride stir within them as Elijah spoke. His words were bold and powerful, and they could sense the raw strength and confidence in his voice. After thinking about it for a bit, they suddenly felt that he was right - it was time for the vampires to rise again, to take their rightful place at the top of the food chain! The humans were nothing. They should not even fear these humans who were without real power and were merely relying on machines.
As the officials looked at each other, they knew that they had a choice to make. They could either reject Elijah's claims and continue down the path of peace and cooperation with the humans - which now seemed to be impossible - or they could rally their support behind him and work towards a new era of vampire dominance. And the latter seemed to sound better and better the longer they thought about it.
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Meanwhile, back in the Black Forest.
The forest was eerily silent except for the screams of Azy piercing through the silence of the forest. The shrill sound was echoing off the trees like a cacophony of pain accompanied by the crackling of his uncontrollable magic. The trees around them trembled, as if they were afraid of the violent and dark energy emanating from the young boy's body.
But thankfully, his screams only lasted for a few moments. Usually, he would be in pain for an extended period of time.
Though thankful that the painful episode was not as severe as it usually is, and it seemed to have dissipated within quite a short time this time around, Alicia and everyone in the forest were faced with another dilemma as Azy had insisted on leaving the forest.
He kept on attempting to teleport. And his demonic magic shrouding his young body was spiking out of control every time he tried to teleport.
Even both Alexander and Zeres, who had thankfully arrived before Azy's episode started, struggled to keep Azy from teleporting away. The boy's demonic magic was just too strong. Stronger than ever before. Dark energy crackled and swirled around him, and the tattoos on his skin glowed with an ominous dark light. One of his eyes was already showing signs of turning black, and he was letting out a guttural growl as he fought against their hold. The blackness swirled in from the edges of his eyes as it crept toward the pupil, as though trying to blot out the whites completely.
"Damn it, we have to do something!" Alex gritted his teeth as he felt the boy's power surge even more. "If we can't control him, he could end up anywhere, and we won't be able to find him!"
Zeres nodded in agreement. "But how do we stop him? His power is too unstable, and if we try to use force, we might end up hurting him instead."
That was honestly their real dilemma. Because they could not possibly hurt Azy! As much as they needed to restrain him, they also could not go about it roughly. It was no fault of his that his condition was so severe to this extent!
Alicia, despite her weakened state, managed to make her way to the struggling trio. Her face was pale and her breathing was ragged. Save from her eyes that were still glimmering with determination, everything else about Alicia right now looked so utterly weak.
Zeres was the first to notice her presence beside them, and his expression changed from one of panic to one of concern. "Alicia..." he murmured. He was shocked at the sight of her. The once majestic queen was now so frail and powerless that she barely showed any difference from how Iryz looked at the moment.
Alicia managed a weak smile at Zeres, her body trembling with exhaustion as she struggled to maintain her balance.
"Don't worry about me," she said softly. "Focus on Azy. He needs our help now, more than ever."
Zeres could only nod, his expression grave. He turned his attention back to the struggling boy before him, focusing his powers on keeping him grounded and preventing him from teleporting away.
Azy's eyes were glazed over, fixed on some unseen point in the distance. His whole body was tense and trembling. He kept trying to teleport away, his body crackling with dark energy as he continued to fight against the hold of two powerful men who were trying their best to not allow him to disappear to god knows where.
Alicia approached her son cautiously, her steps slow and unsteady. Alex got worried that Azy's wild fluctuations of power will push her away and with Alicia's body, she could be easily thrown off!
However, to their surprise, the dark smoke snaking out from Azy's body avoided her. It did not weaken or subside. The power was still raging, but it seems like a living thing avoiding Alicia. As though it recognized her and did not want to have any contact with her at all.
With a frail and trembling hand, Alicia reached out and touched her son's cheek, trying to get his attention.
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HELLBOUND HEART
Chapter 309 Perhaps
"Azy, my son," she whispered softly as her hand rubbed into his cheeks gently. "What's wrong? Why do you want to leave?"
Azy did not answer, his gaze still fixed on some unseen point in the distance. He continued struggling ferociously against Alexander and Zeres, his body writhing in their grip as he fought to break free. His struggles were very unlike what one would expect of a child at his age. They were sharp and jerky, powerful and unpredictable. Alex and Zeres had to give their utmost focus and attention on what they were doing as they would definitely lose their grip on him if they did not.
Alicia's heart sank as she watched her son struggle continuously. She knew that there was nothing she could do to stop him. His power was beyond her control, and it was obvious to her that he was determined to leave no matter what the cost.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Azy's movement suddenly stopped. His eyes that were almost fully back were now bright and clear again, and he looked up at his mother with a mixture of confusion and fear. And then through his eyes, he finally communicated with his mom. 'I don't know what's wrong with me, mom...' he told Alicia through telepathy, his gaze so very apologetic. He had seen how exhausted and tired out his mother was just from her standing nearby him. Despite his situation, he looked so sorry and regretful of what was happening. Alicia knew how much Azy hated going through these episodes because the boy believes that it was the reason why his mom was slowly losing her powers and weakening. 'Mom... I'm sorry but... I just feel like I have to go. Please... I hate this... I don't want you getting any weaker than you already are, mom.' Azy pleaded with Alicia.
Before Alicia could say anything back in response, his eyes darkened again. And this time, his demonic power pulsed stronger than ever.
Alexander's hands on Azy's shoulders tightened seeing this. His grip was firm and unyielding, as the boy struggled harder against him. Zeres stood a few steps away, his hands raised in the air, his eyes closed in concentration as he used his magic to anchor Azy to the ground. The air around them crackled loudly from the amount of energy being released, and the trees swayed and rustled as if caught in a sudden windstorm.
Azy's eyes glowed with an eerie dark light as his demonic power surged to a whole new level, threatening to overwhelm him and everyone around him. The forest creatures had long since fled at the first sign of danger, leaving the group to deal with the crisis on their own.
"Stay calm, Azy," Alexander spoke to the boy, his voice steady and reassuring, not caring if he was not fully understanding the words itself. All he wanted to do was to convey to Azy that there were people here who wanted to help. "We're here to help you. Just hold on a little longer."
But Azy was not listening. His body was thrashing about wildly, his limbs flailing as he fought against the two men holding him down. His skin felt hot to the touch, and his breath came in short, ragged gasps.
Alicia watched in horror, her heart breaking at the sight of her precious son in such distress. She was never one to coddle and pamper her son even if he was her only treasure. However, the extent of his suffering right now was just too harsh for her, as his mother to witness.
"Let him go," she finally said, her voice firm and resolute. "He needs to leave the forest. There's something that he must do." Alicia had thought it through and only then had she decided on this.
Alex and Zeres looked at each other, unsure if it was safe to let Azy go.
Alicia nodded, her heart heavy with sadness and worry. She knew then that there was no stopping him. Right now, Azy himself was a force of nature that they could not continue to fight against in the long run.
Alicia looked at her son with a helpless and sad look in her eyes. Azy's eye was turning much blacker, reminding her of her husband's eye.
"I feel like it's better if we let him go." Alicia approached again, this time, the dark energy coming out from Azy was pushing her back. As if it was trying to stop her from touching Azy this time. Yet she kept pushing forward, towards her beloved son. "This never happened before. It's like Azy is desperate to go and I can't help but think that there's definitely a reason why he's acting this way. I want to believe that this reason is something good. Something necessary. Perhaps... this could even end his suffering for good." Alicia's voice broke at that last line as she could hardly bear watching her son like this anymore.
What Alicia said was true. Even Alex wondered what could be behind these strange actions. However, Alex also could not help but think about the cons of letting a boy this out of control go. What if Alicia was wrong? What if someone was merely luring the boy out?
Alex was torn. But the moment his eyes fell to his wife who was right behind Alicia, supporting her from totally falling over, he bit his lip. Abi gave him a nod, obviously telling him that it was okay and that they would believe in Alicia. After all, Alicia is Azy's mother and she loves him more than any of them could. There was no way she would not have thought through this thoroughly before telling him to let go. Alex could only reluctantly give in.
"Alright. But I'll go with him. I can't risk losing sight of him." Alexander said and everyone agreed. "I'll leave everyone to you for now, Zeres." Alex stared at Zeres and when the male witch nodded, Alex let out a deep sigh.
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HELLBOUND HEART
Chapter 310 Who Are You?
Alex gestured at Zeres and as soon as the male witch stopped the flow of magic coming out from his palms, the dark smoke enveloped Azy. Alexander did not let go of the boy, but instead, hung onto him even tighter, so the smoke swallowed him too.
In a blink of an eye, the two were gone from the clearing.
Alicia collapsed but Abi was prepared and caught her as she fell.
The lonely sound of leaves rustling and the disappearing faint crackle of dark magic were the only sounds left in the Black Forest as Azy and Alexander disappeared into thin air. The tension and worry in the air lingered, as Alicia's weakened state continued to concern everyone around her. Abi held her close, trying to steady her as she struggled to regain her strength. But Alicia soon closed her eyes and lost consciousness after saying an inaudible word.
Zeres stood quietly beside them, his face a mix of worry and frustration. "I truly hope we had made the right decision," he muttered, looking towards the spot where Azy and Alexander had vanished.
Abi nodded, her mind racing with thoughts of what could happen. Looking up at Zeres, Abi understood what he was thinking and she said in a quiet tone, "We have to trust in Alicia's instincts," she said firmly. "She's never steered us wrong before, and I doubt she would start now. Also, Alex's with him so don't worry."
The group fell silent again, lost in their own thoughts and worries. The Black Forest seemed to echo their unease that the normally peaceful surroundings now felt heavy with uncertainty.
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Back in the underground cemetery.
Elle lay motionless on the cold, damp stone table in the middle of the altar. She felt as though she had been drained of every ounce of energy and power, like she was at the brink of death from thirst. Despite the pain having finally subsided, her body felt heavy and weak. But through the haze of her exhaustion, she was grateful for one thing: that she was still alive and breathing.
She could still see Sebastian again and hold him and embrace him. That if this was finally truly over and she was truly out of danger now.
Elle's eyes struggled to focus, the world around her still blurry and indistinct. She then wondered if there was something wrong with her eyes. But before she could even follow up on that thought, her ears picked up on a sound. A desperate voice screaming in terror. It took her a moment to recognize that it was a male voice she was hearing, and he was seemingly begging for mercy. Was that the man who sounded like Elijah? She could not quite tell if that voice was still Elijah's anymore. But why was he... Did Sebastian finally come to save her and he was torturing that man right now?
A lump formed in her throat as she tried to cry out, but it was as if her voice box and even tear ducts had been stolen away along with her energy. All she could do was to lay there, listening to the man's cries echoing around the dark dungeon.
But soon, tendrils of darkness coiled around Elle's limbs. She could somewhat feel as though little cool and cylindrical appendages were slowly taking hold of her, as though wanting her to follow them somewhere.
Her mind felt sluggish and heavy, as if submerged in a sea of molasses, but she fought against the pull of unconsciousness with all her strength. As her senses slowly returned, she became aware of the cold, hard stone poking at her from beneath and the weight of the chains around her wrists and ankles. The metallic clink of the chains echoed in her ears, reminding her of her captivity. 𝘪𝑛𝑛𝘳𝑒𝘢𝘥.𝑐𝘰𝘮
The chains that were bound around her were heavy and cumbersome, leaving an icy cold feel against her skin, and Elle could feel them pressing down on her, sapping away what little strength she had left. It was as though they were purposely slapped onto her not only to prevent her escape, but to also drain her strength in order to ensure she would not be able to go far even if she did manage to escape.
Still, she fought against them, hoping that she would be freed from them miraculously. It was then when a warm sensation spread across her wrists and ankles. And like magic, she felt the chains beginning to loosen and soften. It was as though they were put through an intense heat but without her being hurt by said heat.
As she strained against her loosening restraints, Elle noticed a dark silhouette hovering over her. It was a man, and though she could not quite make out his features, there was something strangely familiar about him. The identity of the person seemed to be just on the tip of her tongue but the name just slipped her mind every time she almost got it.
Slowly, her vision began to clear, and she saw that the man's eyes were piercing and otherworldly, glowing with an intense energy that seemed to seep into her very soul. But why would she think that he was familiar? She had no recollection of knowing anyone with that kind of stature. She would definitely remember if she had ever met someone so charismatic as this.
"So, this is the one who summoned us?" a calming and bass rumbling voice echoed through the dungeon. "I can't believe someone in your world is powerful enough to summon the two of us." That voice continued to speak, making Elle think that this voice is really nice to listen to.
"W-who... are... you?" Elle forced herself to ask. Her voice was barely audible. Her vision turned even clearer and finally she could see his face. It was the face of another gorgeous man, someone with the unmistakable genes of the Reigns. He might even have been the most beautiful Reign that Elle had ever seen.
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