Chapter 312 Flames Of Betrayal

• The air was thick with smoke, and the stench of blood hung heavy over the village. The battle had escalated in a matter of minutes, and the group found themselves fighting alongside villagers who had little skill in combat but a fierce will to survive. Ariella’s heart pounded in her chest as she weaved through the chaos, her magic channeling through her with a strength that was both frightening and exhilarating.
• Kaelen’s sword flashed in the dim light, cutting through the attackers with deadly precision. His eyes, however, remained sharp, constantly searching for any sign of weakness in their enemies or potential threats within the ranks. The Queen’s spies had moved swiftly, and the villagers were caught off guard. But it wasn’t just the spies they had to worry about—it was the traitor in their midst.
• “Stay close!” Kaelen shouted to Ariella, his voice barely audible over the noise of clashing steel and the cries of the fallen. He reached out, grabbing her wrist and pulling her toward a small cluster of defensible huts on the edge of the village.