Eternal Doom City [Capital of Doom Nation…]
King Hoon Doom came charging through the city gates on his massive leaping dog, a beast with gleaming golden fangs that growled at anyone in its way.
Behind him, an entire regiment of wizards, all wearing golden cloaks printed with the Doom family’s signature dog symbol, followed in perfect unison, each mounted on their own winged leaping dogs. Their presence alone was enough to send a ripple of fear through the surrounding area.
King Hoon dismounted swiftly, his golden cloak billowing behind him as he stormed toward Princess Chuli, who stood surrounded by her personal guards. “Chuli!” he barked. “What happened? Who dared lay a hand on you?”
Before Princess Chuli could speak, a servant stepped forward and bowed low, his voice trembling as he explained, “Your Majesty, the Princess stood inches away from death. A man from the Frost family—he almost took her life.”
Hoon Doom’s face twisted with fury, his gaze snapping to his daughter. “Who? Who was this barbaric fool?”
“Your Majesty. Lily Frost and a man. He… he used some kind of rotating disc and nearly killed the Princess.” The servant repeated.
“Doom Gang, prepare to hunt this barbaric man.” Hoon Doom spoke out with clenched fists.
“Father, stop. Don’t hunt them. Report this to the Royal Court. I don’t want a simple revenge hunt. We must appeal for a Justice Gathering. This time, the Frost family will lose their honor once and for all.” Princess Chuli suggested.
King Hoon quickly caught on to his daughter’s strategy. “A Justice Gathering…” he murmured, his lips curling into a smile. “Yes. We’ll drag the Frost family into the Royal Court and watch them crumble. They’ve finally given us the perfect excuse.”
He turned to the Doom Gang, his elite squad of warriors and wizards, and with a wave of his hand, he passed them his command and seal. “Prepare the report and send it to the Royal Court immediately. Summon every ally we have. The Frost family must fall.”
The Doom Gang bowed deeply and hurried off, knowing the gravity of the situation. The news spread through the nations and several other powerful families like wildfire. After years of simmering tension, the Doom family finally had the chance they had been waiting for.
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Far away, in the Lin family nation, Scott Lin, the prince and heir to the Lin throne, hovered in the air, leading a massive army of 30,000 soldiers in a fierce battle against a horde of monstrous beasts in a nearby forest.
His metal whip, a ten-foot-long weapon of destruction, cracked through the air with deadly precision. Every time he unleashed a spell, the front lines of beasts were burned down, creating space for his troops to advance.
“Almost there!” Scott’s voice boomed above the chaos. “Finish this last group, and we’re heading home. Archers, move forward! Healers, check the fallen soldiers! Move! Move!
Move!”
The army surged forward with renewed energy, responding to Scott’s commands with discipline and precision. His leadership was flawless, his presence commanding, and with each flick of his whip, more beasts fell.
Suddenly, a figure flew beside him—an armored woman, her face grim. “Master Scott!” she called out over the din of battle. “You need to hear this. Princess Lily… she’s returned from the Blue Planet.”
Scott didn’t turn, still focused on the battle below. “Good, We’ll see her when we return.”
The armored woman hesitated, then added, “There’s more. She… had a quarrel with the Doom family. They’ve filed for a Royal Court Justice Gathering.”
That made Scott freeze in mid-air. His whip, halfway through its arc, stopped cold. His sharp gaze snapped toward the woman, the news hitting him like a punch. “A Justice Gathering?” His voice was low, dangerously calm.
“Yes, Master Scott. It seems serious. If the Doom family succeeded in the Royal Court, Frost family King Ragnor needs to apologize while standing before the people of Eternal Doom city.”
For a moment, Scott’s eyes darkened, his mind racing. The beasts below were momentarily forgotten. He knew what this meant. The Doom family had been waiting for this for years, and now, Lily was in the middle of a storm that could tear the Frost family apart—and by extension, threaten the Lin family’s alliance with them.
He tightened his grip on the whip, then made a swift decision. “Finish this without me,” he ordered, his voice decisive. “I’m leaving immediately.”
The armored woman looked surprised but quickly nodded. “Understood, Master Scott.”
Without another word, Scott mounted his long-toothed leopard, a beast as fierce and fast as the wind. With a powerful leap, he vanished into the sky.
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Frost Family nation…
Kent, led by Lily, finally reached the home. The news of what happened at Doom city reached even before their arrival.
As Kent, Lily, and their entourage approached the Frost family residence, the servants lined up for command. The grand palace loomed ahead, its icy blue towers reaching into the sky. As Lily led the group toward the gates, all the wizards and guards on duty bowed deeply, showing their respect.
“Lady Lily,” they murmured in unison, their eyes flicking with curiosity to the man in the mask at her side.
At the palace entrance, a small figure blocked their path—a lively eight-year-old girl with wide, curious eyes. She ran up to Lily, tugging at her robes. “Sister! Sister, who’s the man beside you?”
Lily glanced down, a fond smile tugging at her lips. “He’s my partner, I’ll marry him in the future.” she said simply, the words slipping out without hesitation.
The little girl’s mouth dropped open in shock. “Marry?!” she squeaked, her eyes going round as saucers. Without a second thought, she turned and ran as fast as her little legs could carry her, her voice ringing through the halls. “Grandma! Grandma! Lily sister brought a husband!
Lily sister brought a husband!”
The servants who had accompanied Lily stopped in their tracks, their eyes wide with surprise. A murmur swept through the group as the realization dawned. Lily, who had always been silent during the journey, had just revealed her relationship with Kent for the first time.
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