The King stepped forward from the shadows of his throne, his eyes scanning the disparate group. "The prophecy spoke of a singular savior," he murmured, his disappointment echoing in the silent hall. "But the Void does not wait for perfection. You are the 'hand' the stars have dealt us."
Outside, the bells of the capital began to toll—not for a celebration, but as a warning. The sky was bruising to a deep, unnatural black. The summoning wasn't just a plea for help; it was a desperate gamble that had finally drawn the enemy's gaze directly to their gates. 1 : The Summoning of Heroes
"It is done," the Mage whispered, his voice cracking with exhaustion. The King stepped forward from the shadows of