Chapter 117: Only You

Ophelia gasped loudly as her eyes flew open, her breath catching in her throat at the nightmarish sight before her. The grand Celestia imperial castle was ablaze, its once majestic towers now engulfed in searing flames. The sky above was a menacing canvas of dark clouds, swirling ominously as if ready to rain blood rather than snow. Screams echoed from every direction, their chilling cries mingling with the crackling of the inferno. Despite her frantic urge to see what was happening around her, she found herself frozen, her gaze fixated on the burning fortress. Her bloodied, bare feet seemed inexplicably tethered to the ground, a horrifying realization that heightened her sense of panic. Her hands shook uncontrollably, her pulse racing in sync with the chaos unfolding around her. The pain from the scratches on her exposed skin was intense, but it paled in comparison to the agony consuming her from within. Her chest felt as though it was being pierced repeatedly, the weight of her tor