When Kael opened his eyes, the village was gone.
Ash.
Silence.
Death.
Mira was nowhere to be found.
A cloaked figure stood nearby.
"You've finally awakened," the stranger said.
"Who are you?" Kael asked.
The man smiled faintly.
"I am the last guardian of the Crown… and you, Kael…"
"You are its king."