After the test, we began walking through the dark corridors of the king's palace. The walls were decorated with mysterious details, and the lights shone unnaturally, making the place seem even more mysterious.
The king said, stopping suddenly, "Iyad, there's something you should know. Not everything in this world is as it seems."
His words surprised me. I asked, "What do you mean?"
The king replied with a sigh, "Our world faces a threat deeper than the Dark Lord. There's something else lurking in the shadows. Something beyond magic."
Lilia was silent, but she kept her eyes on me, as if watching me for my reaction.
I said, "You mean I wasn't just part of a prophecy?"
The king replied sadly, "You weren't just summoned to fight the Dark Lord. There's a much broader plan. You're part of a missing link in history."
End of Chapter 4