---- 287. THE TRUE IMMORTALITY NARRATOR The magic contained in his body bubbled with excitement as he climbed higher and higher toward the mountain''s peak. Frederick had hidden the missing piece of the Heart at the very top of the tallest mountain, half-concealed among the clouds The huge wolf''s paws gripped the gravel. He climbed the winding, slippery path until he stepped onto solid rock. The mist of the clouds filled the air, making it cold and bringing an atmosphere of mystery.
But Khalum knew exactly where that divine energy was, the one so tainted by the wickedness of mortal beings. His paw pads sank into the grass that just days ago had been bright green and damp, and now withered from the curse left at the center of the clearing "There it is, Khalum. What do you think will happen when we recover it?" Drakkar asked with some uncertainty. Knowing its origin, what worried them most was a trick from the Gods. "We must do it.
Don''t be afraid, everything will be fine." ---- Khalum pressed on, following the threads of magic that were already spreading from his body and reaching out to those within the cold surface. When his body pierced the ice and expelled thest darkness, a beam of powerful light came down from above, even outshining the sun.
Khalum closed his eyes, letting himself be wrapped in the divine power granted to him since birth It coursed through every vein of his body, growing him to a colossal size no wolf on four legs had ever reached. His dark, silver fur gleamed healthy and shifted as if a loving hand were caressing his back. It was the touch of the Goddess, he remembered it well. Those cold fingers, like the midnight breeze yet so delicate and soft, belonged to Selene.
?My beautiful little wolf, how much you''ve suffered, but you''ve also lived so many wonderful experiences. I''m so proud of you, my little Khalum.? The ethereal voice rang in his ears and, in the midst of the silver lights, Drakkar thought he saw the smiling silhouette of a beautiful woman. ---- However, when Khalum finally opened his eyes fully, it wasn''t the Moon Goddess he found, and Drakkar''s spirit was no longer inside him.
The mes of a small fire flickered before him, casting shadows on the stone walls. He was standing at the entrance of that cave that carried so many memories. Outside it looked like night, a world on pause, a parallel magical space, and sitting on the old cushions was "him," transformed back into the weak elemental he once was. "Lykahel..." Khalum''s wolf voice spread with his thoughts, without even opening his mouth. "was afraid you might have forgotten my name too...
old friend The man with a mortal appearance lifted his gaze, where a fierce beast seemed to sleep deep within those pupils. Khalum was overwhelmed with nostalgia and precious memories. He moved closer, stretching his enormous body beside the fire, recreating those times when he had protected him from predators and kept him safe from the cold.<style>
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