Chapter 122

Chapter 122 Seraphina's POV The Binding Ritual The Star Guardian raised her hands, and ancient words began to flow from her lips in a language that predated kingdoms and empires. The altar responded immediately, the three symbols blazing so brightly that they cast dancing shadows across the approaching army of corrupted followers. "Place your hands over your respective symbols," the Guardian commanded, her voice carrying over the sound of Cassian's advancing forces. "Fire for Seraphina, Dragon for Kaelos, Moon for Ruvan. And remember—once we begin, there is no retreat." I pressed my palms against the burning flame symbol, feeling its heat surge up my arms. Beside me, Kaelos placed his hands on the dragon sigil, which immediately began to pulse with silver light that matched the scales now permanently visible along his forearms. Ruvan's weathered hands covered the crescent moon, and lunar radiance cascaded down his staff like liquid starlight. "The blood must be given freely," the Guard