6 Days Remaining Before the Death of the King.
Liam paced through his dormitory, calculating each step and every move he made. The interdependencies of corruption unraveling, making everything clear about the conspiracy:
Alaric, the second son, masterminded it.
The Harbingers of Ruin bring chaos to summon a demon.
The eldest son is just a pawn.
Liam clenched his fists. Tonight, it ends. "Nyx," he said, Everything in his eyes glowed with resolve. "We expose the corruption, defeat the Harbinger leader, and secure being the youngest prince's throne."
Nyx's dark form slithered like a snake in his shadow. "Master, are you prepared for this? The Harbinger leader is not an ordinary foe."
Nodded by Liam. "I don't need to win. I just need to stop the summoning."
The Final Confrontation - Uncovering a Truth: The royal court had assembled beneath the dazzling chandelier-natured throne room. Noblemen and foreign dignitaries found space as though readying themselves for the eldest son's glorious moment. Now was the time to crown that son the heir apparent.
Dressed as a servant, Liam entered the place: calm expression but with eyes bore a sharp angle. From his small slit, he peered through:
The youngest prince, frail but present, sat quietly in a corner.
Here, among all the guests, the princess was pretending ignorance; it was all known to her.
Alaric, standing beside the king, offered him a polite mask of loyalty to cover up his schemes.
"Let the ceremony commence!" the royal advisor said. Liam moved forward. "Stop."
Gasps overcame the whole chamber. All heads turned to Liam. The guards moved to capture him, but Liam raised his hand with a glowing Tower Seal above his palm.
"This kingdom is on the brink of ruin," Liam declared boldly. And the man orchestrating it stands among us!"
"Silence!" the royal advisor barked. "Who do you think you are, servant?"
A slight smirk graced Liam's face. "A servant to the truth."
No sooner had anyone reacted than Nyx's shadowy tendrils swept across the hall, everything stopping as if frozen in place. Liam built a vision into the air, projecting evidence he gathered:
>The Harbingers' meeting with Alaric.
>The priest's betrayal and his foreboding plans.
>The last prince's weakening as part of a broader scheme.
The nobles murmured in shock. The eldest son turned to Alaric, confused. "What is this nonsense?"
Alaric's calm mask broke. "Lies!" he shouted. "This is a trick-"
Liam cut him off. "And indeed, who would believe you now?"
He instead pointed at the princess. "Evelyn. Tell them."Princess Evelyn was standing now. Her voice was sure. "Everything that he says is true. I've seen Alaric's schemes myself."
The room went into chaos.
The king, frail and slumped into his throne, gazed with pity at Alaric. "Is it true...?"
But Alaric smirked, previously loyal pretense falling away. "Too late; it doesn't matter anymore."
A dark surge of energy erupted from Alaric as he raised his hand. "The summoning already begins!"
The Harbinger Leader Appears
The walls of the throne room trembled as a dark portal split the air behind Alaric. The Harbinger Leader emerged from its depths, cloaked in shadows, his presence suffocating the room.
"You have done well, Alaric," the Harbinger Leader said, his voice a low rumble. "Now the kingdom is ready for their fall. The summoning of the Demon King is at hand."
Liam stepped forward, Nyx materializing at his side. "Not if I stop you."
The Harbinger Leader then turned his glowing eyes at Liam. "You? A mere mortal stands against me?"
"I've faced worse."
The Harbinger Leader roared, dark energy swirling around him. Then, perish with the rest of this kingdom!
War for the Kingdom
The throne started bursting into chaos noise. This is the Harbinger Leader who turned the air into a bending power with dozens and dozens of waves of black energy. Shifting quickly, Liam avoided burns while fetching charges from the Tower Store.
A Barrier Scroll to protect the youngest prince.
A Strength Elixir for enhancing speed and strength.
"Now, Nyx!" Liam beckoned.
Without delay, Nyx hurtled herself at the Harbinger Leader, shadowy fangs biting into his form. The Harbinger staggered, roaring in rage. Liam seized the opening, striking with his dagger infused with Tower Points.
But the Harbinger Leader was powerful. He countered with a wave of energy, sending Liam crashing to the floor.
"Liam!" Nyx yelled as she reformed beside him.
Liam pushed himself up. Blood began to trickle down his lip. "We can't let him finish the summoning".Shifting the Momentum.
By that point, Liam even managed to cast a glance towards the youngest prince, who was still shielded by the barrier. "Your Highness! The kingdom needs you now."
Shaken, he got up and asked: "What can I do?" "They need to see your strength," Liam told him.
The prince stepped forth and raised his voice. "People of this kingdom! I am not weak. I will fight for our future!
The nobles and guards were inspired by the bravery of the prince, and they began following him. The eldest son, overwhelmed, fell to his knees in defeat.
Liam turned once more to the Harbinger Leader. "Your time is up."
The Purification Crystal-purified tower item-threw finally with a last surge of strength into the Harbinger's core. The very dark energy surrounding the leader began to untangle.
"No!" bellowed the Harbinger Leader as his form cracked and disintegrated into light.
The portal behind him collapsed, and the throne room fell silent.
Crowning Achievement of the Youngest PrinceHaving brought defeat to the Harbinger Leader and unveiled Alaric, the nobles turned to the youngest prince. The king, with his last remnants of vigor, gazed at his youngest son and nodded."From now on, you are my rightful heir."
The throne room resonated with cheers. The youngest prince stood tall, and newfound strength surged within his frail frame. Princess Evelyn smiled faintly at Liam, who was watching from the shadows.
Ending SceneAs Liam went out of the throne room, a Tower Notification appeared before him: Stage Complete. Rewards: 50,000 Tower Points, 5 Gold Tokens.
Nyx's voice rang in his mind. "You did it, Master. The youngest prince will rule, and the kingdom is saved."
Liam sighed and strained his gaze at the sky above as it began to darken. "It's not over, Nyx. This was just one floor. The Tower has more challenges ahead."
He clenched his fists, determination blazing in his eyes. "And I will be ready."
The Triumph of the Youngest Prince
"The nobles then turned to the youngest prince when the Harbinger Leader was defeated and Alaric was exposed. The king cast one last penetrating glance at his youngest son and nodded."
"You are."
Cheers filled the throne room. Tall the youngest prince stood; the strength in him replaced the earlier frailty. Princess Evelyn smiled faintly at Liam, who was watching from the shadows.
Ending Scene
Liam slipped out of the throne room and in front of him: a Tower Notification popped up:
Stage Complete.
Rewards: 50,000 Tower Points
5 Gold Tokens.
Nyx's voice echoed in his mind. "You did it, Master. The youngest prince will rule, and the kingdom is saved."
Exhale, Liam of darkening sky. "It's not over yet, Nyx. This was just one floor. The Tower has more challenges ahead."
He clenched his fists, his eyes ablaze with determination. "And I shall be ready."
To be continue...