The Telmarines: Legend of the Realm of Darkness
The shifting mists of the Rift surged once more, and before the light could fade, a fourth figure skidded into the clearing. Lief of Del stood tall, his cloak tattered from travel but his posture defiant. He didn't look at the strange metal pod or the man with the glowing gun; his eyes were fixed on the belt cinched around his waist. The Belt of Deltora glowed with a fierce, rhythmic intensity, each of the seven gems—from the deep red topaz to the shimmering diamond—pulsing like a heartbeat. The Guardian Joins "The shadow is spreading!" Lief shouted, drawing the sword of his father. "It’s not just a leak, Haru—it’s being pulled by the Shadow Lord’s influence from across the borders of my land!" Gene blinked, looking at the ornate belt. "Great. Another kid with magical jewelry. Does everyone in the multiverse have a fashion sense based on glowing rocks?" "This 'jewelry' protects a kingdom, Outlander," Lief snapped, though he offered a ...