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The Crimson Elf

Silax a young elf struck by a mysterious illness that takes away his ability to get stronger, yearns for a cure and a way to get stronger. Legend whispers of the World Tree, a mythical entity rumored to hold the key to ultimate power and unmatched healing. Reaching it promises not only a cure but also a chance to reclaim what was taken from him. Driven by ambition and a thirst for strength, Silax leaves home. He spends years searching until one day his efforts bear fruit. What he finds is not the blessing he anticipated, but a curse. It requires a sacrifice, a darkness that must be embraced to wield its might. A power fueled by darkness and life force absorbed from others. This dark power grants him immense strength but test his morals. Torn between ambition and morality, he must make a choice. Embrace his monstrous nature and achieve his goals at the cost of everything or give up on this power to protect the world from its danger. This is a story of the corrupting nature of power, the sacrifice and the cost of achieving ones goals, and the blurred lines between ambition and self-preservation. It's a tale that explores the lengths one might go to in the face of mortality.

kynikoiTDM · Fantasy
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106 Chs

First Animus Obtained

Alzar's froze hand, a stream of insects flowing out of the box he had tipped to the side. He turned to face Silax, an unamused look on his face.

"Young fellow, it's not proper to joke about things that weigh heavily on people's heart. My impression of you is that of a polite young man, don't make me believe have made a mistake."

"I would never do that. You would find few people who understand better than me, the strain struggling to achieve that which is next to impossible, and the conviction it takes to keep on striving for that desired result." Silax said in an earnest voice.

Alzar saw the look of seriousness on Silax face. The way he spoke also gave him a feeling of someone that understood what he had been going through.

"Alright, I'll choose to believe you. How would this work?"