Chapter Sixty

Summary

• The chapter opens with the main character and Xaden assessing the aftermath of a battle.
• The wardstone, a key defense, is shattered, leaving the city Navarre vulnerable.
• Jack, an antagonist, has been seriously wounded and is on the brink of death.
• Xaden and the protagonist try to extract information from Jack about his betrayal and transformation into a venin, a malevolent being.
• It's revealed that Jack managed to become a venin within the protective wards, hinting at a greater threat within.
• Jack boasts about the organized infiltration and impending attack by dark forces led by him and a horde of greens.
• They realize they need to cut off Jack's power and do so with a special serum meant to suppress magical abilities.
• Dain, another character, is harmed by Jack, who drains away his strength before being knocked unconscious by Xaden.
• Tense strategic planning ensues as the magical academy prepares for an imminent attack by wyvern-led forces.
• The main character feels doubtful about leaving the wardstone chamber undefended and voices concern during the planning.
• There's a sharp divide among the cadets, with some choosing to fight and others to defend, as leadership assigns positions and responsibilities for the upcoming battle.
• Despite the main character's protests, the decision to leave the wardstone without a proper defensive force remains.
• Tension arises from the impending threat and the strained relationship between the protagonist and their mother.
• Rhiannon and Xaden, close to the protagonist, share in their concerns and anxiety about the battle's outcome.
• The chapter ends with the protagonist and Xaden trying to find solace in each other despite facing an uncertain future.
• An unexpected arrival of Brennan and other fliers offer a glimmer of hope and additional support.
• Rhiannon convinces their mother to allow their squad to defend the airspace above the wardstone chamber.