My Husband Hides His Beauty - Chapter 81: A Twist of Fate
The tension crackled in the air, thick as the smoke from the burning incense in the temple. We were all gathered, waiting for the Oracle to pronounce her verdict. The fate of our families, our kingdoms, and perhaps even the world hung in the balance.
My husband, the stoic and beautiful General Lian, stood beside me. He held my hand, a silent anchor in the storm of uncertainty. His face, usually so serene, bore a furrow of concern. He had been hiding his true form for years, fearing the power it held. Now, the Oracle might reveal it all.
The Oracle, a woman ancient and wise, spoke in a voice that echoed through the cavernous hall. "The balance is broken. The darkness threatens to consume the light. A sacrifice must be made."
A collective gasp echoed through the crowd. This was worse than we feared. The prophecy had spoken of a sacrifice, but no one knew what it would entail.
Then, the Oracle’s gaze fell upon Lian. "The General, he holds the key to restoring the balance. But it will come at a cost. He must reveal his true form, and the world must know the truth."
Lian’s hand tightened on mine. I knew the weight of this decision. He had sacrificed so much already, hiding who he truly was for the sake of others. He was the protector, the beacon of hope, and now he was being asked to reveal his true self, a self that could be both a blessing and a curse.
The crowd buzzed with anticipation and fear. The truth had always been shrouded in mystery, a whispered legend. Now, it was about to be revealed.
Lian stepped forward, his gaze steady and resolute. "I will do what is necessary," he said, his voice calm and unwavering. "For the sake of the world, for the sake of my people, I will reveal my true form."
The air crackled again as Lian’s transformation began. He shed his mortal guise, his skin shimmering as scales of pure gold spread across his body. A pair of magnificent wings unfurled, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun. He was breathtaking, a vision of celestial beauty.
A wave of awe swept through the crowd. The Oracle had spoken the truth. Lian was not just a General, he was something more, something powerful, something extraordinary.
The Oracle's words echoed in my mind. "The General holds the key to restoring the balance. But it will come at a cost." The weight of that cost settled on my heart like a leaden weight.
As Lian stood there, bathed in the light of his true form, I knew this was only the beginning. The journey ahead would be long and arduous, filled with challenges and trials. But I would stand by his side, every step of the way. We would face this new world together, embracing the truth, whatever the cost.
This was our destiny, and we were ready to fight for it.
