CHAPTER 134: THE ENCOUNTER WITH DARK SEER

Dahlia moved swiftly through the dense forest, her cloak flying behind her. As she walked, Her thoughts were solely on Drakon and the urgency to restore the spell. She could not afford any delays. The arranged route to the palace was secluded and known only to a few trusted guards who would grant her secret access. As she neared the meeting point, Dahlia's heart raced. But something was wrong. The guards were nowhere to be seen. Instead, a lone figure stood at the edge of the clearing, his face covered by a hood. Dahlia stopped abruptly, her senses on high alert. "Who are you?" she demanded, her voice steady but cautious. The man did not lower his hood. "I've been waiting for you, Dahlia," he replied, his voice smooth and menacing. "Where are the guards?" Dahlia asked, her eyes narrowing. "They won't be coming," the man said. "You can call me Dark Seer." Dahlia's eyes widened slightly. "Dark seer... You're a mage." "Very perceptive," Dark Seer replied, taking a step forward. "Bu