As the shadow disappeared into the fissure, a distant scream rang out.
It was Queen Ilara of the Forest Kingdom, leading a group of her soldiers to escape the fog.
She met Salim, their eyes meeting in silence.
"You're here… too?" she said quietly.
Salim nodded, saying nothing.
Circumstances left no choice.
Despite the ancient enmity between the kingdoms, they were forced to cooperate. King Rodan of the Mountains and the Sand Kingdom, led by Zahir, had no option but to face the shadow together.
And so the alliance began, but with trepidation… Each king knew he must be wary, for the Island of Immortality held secrets greater than power and gold.
