The Shadow Patriarch's Rebirth: Cast Aside as the Weakest, I Returned to Rule the World
Chapter Twelve — The Silver Mage
Location:
Argent Blade Academy — Astral Observatory
Time: Dawn
Scene 1: Summoned
A silver seal ignited on Celsius' wrist.
Eridiaries: "Do not resist."
Celsius appeared inside a circular chamber of floating runes.
A woman stood waiting—tall, calm, eyes like cold moons.
Silver Mage: "Celsius Valerius."
Silver Mage: "My name is Archmage Aurelion Vale."
Scene 2: Truth and Threat
Aurelion waved her hand.
Images appeared—shadows, cultists, the reliquary.
Aurelion: "You are not a sword awakener."
Aurelion: "You wield something older."
Celsius remained silent.
Aurelion: "I could erase you."
The air tightened.
Celsius: "Then why haven't you?"
Aurelion smiled slightly.
Aurelion: "Because demons fear you."
Scene 3: A Bargain
Aurelion: "Continue purging the cult."
Aurelion: "In return, I will shield you."
Celsius: "And my family?"
Aurelion's gaze sharpened.
Aurelion: "House Valerius is watched."
Celsius nodded.
Celsius: "Deal."
Scene 4: The God's Warning
Location: Inner Void
Eridiaries: "Do not trust her."
Celsius: "I don't."
Eridiaries: "Good."
Scene 5: New Eyes
Location: Training Grounds
Selene watched Celsius pass.
Selene: "You're involved."
Celsius: "Stay away."
She shook her head.
Selene: "Too late."
Scene 6: A Wider War
Location: Astral Observatory
Aurelion stared at the sky.
Aurelion: "The Shadow Patriarch has returned…"
To be continued
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