Chapter 1:

Frozen Scales of Betrayal

"Whispers Beneath the Fallen Crown


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The scene opens in a freezing, harsh atmosphere where the wind howls like a wounded beast. Jagged spikes of ice rise from the ground like spears, glistening under the pale light. At the center of this frozen battlefield stands a massive white-scaled dragon, its breath forming storms of frost. A long sword is already embedded in its head, proof of the fierce and desperate battle the nine party members have been fighting against the enormous creature 🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲.

Suddenly, an enchanting sound of magic echoes across the frozen field—runic chants weaving through the air—and a massive explosion bursts on the dragon’s body, shaking the ice beneath them. Through the smoke, a human plummets from the sky, wielding a sword that gleams sharply. He aims directly for the dragon’s neck. Using his ability to add extra weight and remove extra weight, he releases the sword mid-air, letting gravity multiply its force.The dragon snarls, “That small sword of yours cannot go through my scales, you filthy hum—”Before he finishes, a mature-bodied girl shouts proudly, “As expected of our Hikimi! Always killing enemies in one strike!”

Hikimi lands on the ice and replies calmly, “Don’t give me all the praise. We defeated the dragon because everyone worked together. Without Kiragi and Gand casting the depth-curse on the beast, defeating it would’ve been far more difficult. Now, let’s do our signature pose.”

One by one,in different pose the party introduces themselves:

“I am Yakumo. I am from the Eastern Kingdom, Sikkim.”I am Kiragi from the Western Kingdom I belong to. Please s-w-a-r-t-s.”“I am Gand. I belong to the Kingdom of the North, Timmy.”

“I am Kamao. I am from the South. Actually, I do not belong to any kingdom—I was created by all kingdoms, and people also call me the holy h**** girl.”I am Maruti from the Northeast. The country’s name is Mahadrai. I am a sneaker, and I have a very angry personality.”

“Chut. I am from the Northwest, from the kingdom known as The Call, where the girls are beautiful and dominating. I am a magician who values dignity over the world.”

“Lund, from the Southeast. I mostly hang around the party and cook food. Almost everyone in my party is a girl; only three of us are boys, so I always feel uncomfortable. The girls are very dominating. I grew up in an orphanage, so I never know how to react in certain moments.”He continues narrating his past. Currently, he is staying in a small village in the Northeast, where an old friend explained the troubling circumstances happening there. Traveling to this place by carriage takes nearly a month—four long weeks through forest and mountain. The village was threatened by a poisonous mushroom the elves couldn’t cure. They called for him, and he stayed in the elves’ forest for three years. Though the work was difficult, the experience strengthened his bond with the elves, something that might help him in the future.

Let’s Go To My Kingdom, He Says.

But when he arrives, he sees a commotion. Crowds gather around a single spot.What’s happening? Why is everyone crowding here?”Don’t you see?” someone replies. “The party known as the second-best in the world is preparing a sacrifice.”“What? Don’t joke. They aren’t the type to perform human sacrifices…”I don’t believe it either. There must be a misunderstanding. I’ll go talk to them.”He pushes through the crowd and approaches his former party members.Everyone… what are you doing?”Gand turns and snaps, “Don’t come near us. You are just a worthless healer. You never did anything in our party.His heart sinks. “What? What do you mean? Remember the forest? I gave you the pendant that protects you from poison.”

Gand laughs coldly. “That locket was convenient. Kiragi gave it to the princess, saying it was a legendary artifact. Thanks to that, he’s marrying her.”Yakumo adds smugly, “And I know you had a crush on that princess.”What are you talking about!? Why bring her up now!?”Chut’s face twists. “Because we’re going to sacrifice her.”Then he smirks. “Oh, and your sister? She made a good pet.”What…? A pet!? What did you do to my sister!? Where is she!?“Don’t rush. Aakar, bring his sister.”A creature is dragged out—its face that of a girl, but twisted with exposed bone, bulging eyes, and a mouth warped unnaturally inward.What do you think? Your sister was amazing—both in bed and as an experiment. A very good experience.”