The Truth of the Ancient Kingdom

After completing the ritual, Aisha leaned against the treatment table, exhausted. "This is only a temporary measure. It'll last a few hours at most. I've activated every ancient protective formation on the island to give the residents a chance to evacuate."

Kalgara stared at the Life Key in astonishment. "Incredible... Is this the technology of the Ancient Kingdom?"

Aisha nodded. "Only a fraction of it. The power of all seven keys together could change the fate of the world."

She turned to the village chief on the treatment table and found that he had regained consciousness, though he was still weak. "Chief Rax, can you hear me?"

The chief nodded faintly. Aisha continued, "The island has been discovered. You must organize an immediate evacuation. Activate the emergency plan and take the underground passage to the backup island."

The chief struggled to sit up. "Guardian... What about you?"

"I have to leave for a while," Aisha said softly. "There's a more important mission I must complete. Please take care of everyone."

She turned to Kalgara. "We can go now. The Life Key's purification effect will last a few hours, long enough for us to break through the blockade."

Kalgara nodded and quickly organized the group for evacuation. "Our ship is anchored in a hidden cove on the east shore. If we can reach it, we have a chance of breaking out."

Just as they were about to leave, the hospital doors exploded inward. Several members of the Purification Force charged through the dust, carrying specialized weapons.

"Life Guardian located! Capture her immediately!" the commander at their head shouted.

Aisha did not panic. She activated the Life Key again. "You have no idea what you're up against."

The Life Key blazed with dazzling green light in her hand, forming an energy shield