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King of the Underworld

Battle against dark forces for freedom

By Dyname75Published 2 years ago 3 min read

In a hidden world deep beneath the surface of the earth, there is a kingdom called Abyssia. The kingdom is filled with vast caves, quietly flowing lava rivers, and crystal forests emitting a faint and mysterious light. Abyssia was ruled by a wise and slightly careless king named King Alaric.

King Alaric was descended from a long line of Abyssian kings who ruled justly and kept the peace. However, this peace is threatened by a dark force led by an evil wizard named Morwen. Morwen, who used to be a palace adviser, turned evil after being caught up in his ambitions and hatred. He wanted to seize the throne of Abyssia and rule with an iron fist.

One dark night, Morwen launches a massive attack with an army of shadows and dark creatures she created from black magic. The Abyssian army led by King Alaric fought valiantly, but Morwen's dark power was too strong. In that fierce battle, King Alaric was seriously injured and almost lost hope.

In his dying state, King Alaric is saved by a mysterious warrior named Kael. Kael is a tough fighter who has a mysterious connection to a long-forgotten ancient power. He takes Alaric to a secret hideout within the crystal forest, where he is cared for by the healers and light fairies who live there.

During the recuperation period, Alaric not only regained his strength, but also learned a lot about the dark forces threatening his kingdom. He learns that Morwen uses the Dark Artifact, an ancient object that has great power to control shadow creatures. The artifact is hidden inside the Dark Fortress, a nearly unspoiled fortress in the heart of Abyssia.

Alaric, with determination and high fighting spirit, decides to reclaim his kingdom and destroy the Dark Artifact. With the help of Kael and the new allies he meets on the way, including light elves, brave warriors, and an old dragon named Gorin who would rather eat fish than fight, they devise a plan to attack the Dark Fortress and defeat Morwen.

However, their journey is not always serious and stressful. There are many funny moments that happen along the way. For example, Alaric, who is notoriously careless, often stumbles and falls into small traps that he actually creates for enemies. Or when they discovered that the dragon Gorin was actually very afraid of the little spiders that often wandered in the cave.

One night, while they are resting, Kael tries to show off his cooking skills by making soup from strange ingredients he found in the crystal forest. Result? The soup turned out to be able to make anyone who drank it burp colorfully for several hours. Although they burst into laughter, Kael promised never to cook again.

The big battle has finally arrived. The Alaric army led by Kael advanced with burning spirits, fighting against Morwen's shadow army. The battle was fierce and full of heroic actions. Alaric, although still a little careless, led the direct attack into the fortress with strong determination.

Inside the Dark Fortress, Alaric came face to face with Morwen. They fight in epic duels, magic against swords, forces of darkness against light. With Kael's help and the ancient powers he possesses, Alaric manages to destroy the Dark Artifact, weaken Morwen, and eventually defeat him.

However, Morwen did not give up so easily. In his final defeat, he tried to destroy all of Abyssia with his black magic. Alaric, with his residual strength and a little luck, uses the ancient magic he has learned from Kael and the light elves to protect his kingdom. With great sacrifice and a bit of silliness, Alaric manages to stop the destruction and lock Morwen's dark forces once and for all.

After the battle was over, the Abyssians returned in peace. King Alaric, though tired and wounded, led his kingdom wisely and lovingly. Kael, a mysterious warrior who becomes a true friend, chooses to remain in Abyssia as Alaric's protector and advisor. Gorin, the hilarious old dragon, became the royal mascot that everyone loved.

The legend of the King of the Underworld who fought dark forces for freedom spread throughout Abyssia and even reached the surface of the earth. This story of courage, sacrifice and friendship, peppered with a hint of comedy, became an inspiration for many generations, reminding everyone that light will always overcome darkness, and freedom is a right that must be fought with all effort, and a little laughter will never hurt.

AdventureFan FictionFantasyHumorMysteryShort Story

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