THE KING'S COMMAND
The Void Emperor’s declaration echoed across the battlefield.
“…already belongs to us.”
Silence followed.
Then—
The Alpha King stepped forward.
Golden power exploded around him like a rising sun, pushing back the darkness creeping across the clearing.
“No.”
His voice was calm.
But it carried absolute authority.
“This world belongs to those who fight for it.”
Lucian’s lips curved slightly.
“There he is.”
Rowan grinned.
“Finally.”
The Void Emperor looked down at the Alpha King.
For the first time—
It seemed mildly interested.
“You lead them.”
The King didn’t flinch.
“I protect them.”
The Void Emperor tilted its massive head.
“Then you will fall first.”
The King’s golden aura flared brighter.
“We’ll see.”
The tension snapped.
The Void Emperor raised one claw.
“Destroy them.”
The army of Void creatures surged forward again.
A black tide rushing across the battlefield.
“Hold the line!” the Alpha King roared.
The war exploded into motion.
Lucian dashed forward, his blade cutting through the first wave of creatures.
Rowan tore into another group, his massive wolf form ripping them apart with brutal strength.
The dragon took to the sky, unleashing waves of fire across the advancing army.
The Dark Alpha charged straight into the center of the Void creatures, scattering them with raw force.
But the Void Emperor didn’t move.
It simply watched.
Aria stepped forward.
Her silver energy flared brighter than ever before.
The Primordial power surged through her veins.
She could feel it now.
The connection.
The same power that once sealed the Void.
Lucian noticed.
“Aria.”
She didn’t look at him.
“I can feel the gate.”
Rowan shouted while fighting off two creatures.
“That’s great!”
“Can you close it?!”
Aria’s voice tightened.
“…I don’t know yet.”
The Void Lord suddenly moved.
It appeared in front of Aria in a blur of darkness.
Lucian reacted instantly, slashing toward it.
Their powers clashed in midair.
Lucian was thrown back several feet, sliding across the ground.
“Stay away from her!” he snapped.
The Void Lord ignored him.
Its glowing eyes remained fixed on Aria.
“You are the key.”
Aria’s silver gaze hardened.
“I’m the one who will stop this.”
The Void Lord raised its claw.
Dark energy gathered.
“Then prove it.”
It attacked.
Aria lifted her hand.
Silver energy exploded outward.
The two forces collided, sending a shockwave across the battlefield.
Rowan staggered.
“Okay!”
“That’s intense!”
The Alpha King launched himself into the air.
Golden power surged around him as he aimed directly for the Void Emperor.
“If we take it down—”
Lucian finished from below.
“—the army might fall!”
The King’s fist slammed toward the Emperor’s chest.
The impact exploded with blinding light.
For a moment—
Everything went silent.
Then the light faded.
The Void Emperor hadn’t moved.
Its massive hand was wrapped around the King’s fist.
Stopping it completely.
Lucian’s eyes widened.
“…No way.”
The Void Emperor looked down at him.
“Impressive.”
Then it tightened its grip.
The ground cracked beneath them.
The King’s golden aura flickered under the pressure.
Rowan shouted,
“HEY!”
The dragon dove from above, slamming into the Void Emperor’s side.
The impact forced the giant creature to release the King.
The Alpha King landed hard but quickly regained his footing.
Lucian rushed to his side.
“You okay?”
The King nodded once.
“It’s strong.”
Rowan snorted.
“That’s the understatement of the year.”
Aria clashed with the Void Lord again.
Silver and black energy exploded across the battlefield.
But she could feel something else pulling at her.
The gate.
Calling her.
The Primordial voice whispered urgently.
You must close it.
Aria glanced toward the portal.
More creatures were still pouring through.
Endless.
If it stayed open—
They would lose.
Lucian followed her gaze.
“…You’re thinking about the gate.”
Aria nodded.
“I have to close it.”
Rowan growled while fighting.
“Then go!”
“We’ll handle this!”
Lucian hesitated.
“Aria—”
She turned to him.
Her silver eyes burned with determination.
“Trust me.”
For a moment—
Lucian said nothing.
Then he nodded.
“…Go.”
The Alpha King stepped forward again, facing the Void Emperor.
“We’ll hold them.”
Aria took a breath.
Then she turned—
And ran toward the gate.
The Void Lord’s eyes widened.
“Stop her!”
But it was too late.
Aria was already moving.
Straight toward the portal that connected their world to the Void.