Villain of Dominion

Kael awoke with a sharp intake of breath, his body hitting the cold, hard ground. He opened his eyes and found himself lying in the center of a ruined battlefield. The stench of death and decay filled the air, and the sky above was dark and stormy.The world had not changed in his absence, but Kael had.As he pushed himself to his feet, he saw the devastation around him—the remnants of his army, the broken bodies of rebels and soldiers alike. The creature he had summoned was gone, but the scars it had left on the land were deep.Kael took a deep breath, feeling the weight of his magic settle within him. He had returned, but the path ahead was uncertain. The world would not welcome him back with open arms, and there were still battles to be fought—both within and without.But for the first time in his life, Kael was no longer fighting for power. He was fighting for something greater.He was fighting for redemption.And in the distance, a familiar figure appeared—Aeron, standing on the horizon, watching him with wary eyes.Kael took a step forward, ready to face whatever came next.

End of Part I