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BREAKING NEWS

DARIUS VALE CONFRONTS THE TEMPLARS

GRAND MASTER AELRIC SENDS A WARNING TO THE GOLDEN CORSAIR

Only hours after defeating Voricus inside the Grand Coliseum, Darius Vale may have stumbled into something far more dangerous than a wrestling rivalry.

He may have gained the attention of the Templars.

And according to witnesses inside the western district of Ironhaven…

that is not a good thing.

THE CELEBRATION ENDS

Following his controversial victory over Voricus, Darius Vale reportedly spent the night celebrating across the harbor districts of the Korvan Republics.

Ships fired gold flares into the sky.

Taverns overflowed with supporters.

Music echoed throughout the docks as crowds hailed Vale as:

“The Untouchable Corsair.”

But sometime near midnight…

the celebration stopped.

Witnesses claim an unnatural silence spread across the harbor road leading toward the Ironhaven Gate District.

Then the bells rang.

Not war bells.

Templar bells.

Merchants immediately abandoned the streets.

Soldiers stepped aside.

Even drunk spectators reportedly fell silent as armored riders carrying the crimson cross of the Templars entered the district.

At their center rode:

Grand Master Aelric

“The Righteous.”

The Supreme Leader of the Templar Order.

THE CONFRONTATION

According to witnesses, Darius Vale initially laughed when the Templars approached his celebration convoy.

Vale reportedly raised a goblet toward Aelric and shouted:

“What brings the holy knights to MY victory feast?”

But nobody laughed.

Grand Master Aelric dismounted slowly before staring directly at Vale in complete silence.

Multiple witnesses claim the atmosphere became instantly oppressive.

Then Aelric finally spoke:

“You carry influence like a weapon…
yet wield it without discipline.”

The crowd reportedly went silent.

Vale smirked in response.

“Discipline doesn’t sell tickets, old man.”

That answer changed everything.

THE SENTINEL APPEARS

Before tensions could escalate further…

another figure emerged from behind the Templar ranks.

A massive armored warrior stepped into the torchlight carrying an enormous tower shield marked with the red cross of the Order.

The streets immediately parted.

Even hardened Korvan sailors backed away.

Because everyone recognized him.

THE SENTINEL

The legendary Templar enforcer.

The shield of the Order itself.

Witnesses described the warrior as:

  • motionless
  • silent
  • terrifying

Unlike the other Templars, the Sentinel never removed his helmet.

He simply stood behind Aelric like a living wall of iron.

Darius Vale reportedly stopped smiling the moment he saw him.

AELRIC’S WARNING

Grand Master Aelric then addressed Vale before the entire harbor district:

“You defeated Voricus.
You earned your glory.

But glory creates followers.
Followers create chaos.

And chaos…
creates war.”

Vale answered immediately:

“War built this world.”

The Grand Master shook his head.

“No.
Men like you destroy it.”

According to witnesses, several Korvan sailors drew blades after the statement, but the Sentinel merely stepped forward once.

That was enough.

Nobody moved again.

THE FINAL MOMENT

Before leaving, Aelric reportedly delivered one final warning directly to Darius Vale:

“You have become larger than the arena now.

That makes you dangerous.

Pray you never force the Templars to choose between your fame…
and the stability of Valthoria.”

The Templars then departed the harbor without another word.

But the encounter has already spread throughout every kingdom in Valthoria.

WHAT THIS MEANS

Political analysts across the Taelorian League now fear tensions are escalating between:

  • the Korvan Republics
  • the Templar Order
  • and the growing cult of personality surrounding Darius Vale

Meanwhile, supporters of Vale have begun accusing the Templars of attempting to intimidate independent warriors.

But others believe Aelric sees something far more dangerous coming.

Something larger than wrestling.

Something larger than kingdoms.

And according to sources close to Ironhaven…

The Sentinel has reportedly requested permission to enter the Grand Coliseum personally.

If true…

Darius Vale may soon face the Templars inside the arena itself.