The Ultimate Power

The lava immediately stopped flowing as golden light shot out the Shadow Precipice. A stunning woman walked out of the light even though there was no ground to stand on. 

She was stunning! Her long golden hair flowed behind her as the gold light danced off of her dazzling brown skin. Her white eyes were terrifying and yet so warm. 

She stood between Cedric and I as though trying to decide who the winner was.

She turned to Cedric and my heart dropped. I really had lost. 

But I gave my best effort and everything that I had. I did my best, even if it wasn’t good enough. 

“You gave a great effort,” She said to Cedric. 

Suddenly it was just the woman and me. Cedric had disappeared. “Empress Zelda…you are the winner of The Four Trials of the Forsaken Apex.”

Wait, I recognized that voice. “Moxdea?” I asked. 

“Yes, Empress, it is I. In my true form. You have released me from my duty by completing t