Chapter 74

Darkness enveloped us as Malachi and his men led us deep into the foreboding cave. My heart pounded in my chest, a mixture of fear and anticipation coursing through my veins. Sumerian gripped my arm tightly, her eyes filled with determination.

“What is this place, Malachi?” I demanded, my voice laced with defiance.

Malachi smirked, his eyes glinting with sinister delight. “Welcome to the heart of my domain, Akkad. A place where secrets are unveiled and destinies are sealed.”

He raised his hands, and with a surge of dark magic, the cavern walls groaned, revealing a hidden passage. The air crackled with an otherworldly energy as we stepped into a vast chamber, adorned with ancient carvings and illuminated by a dim, eerie light.

“Now, behold the truth,” Malachi hissed, his voice echoing through the cavern. “The Dagger of Ishtar is not a dagger at all, but a magnificent emerald, imbued with godlike powers.”

My eyes widened in disbelief, trying to comprehend