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Chapter 309 - Island X

A sentry stood near a pile of crates, distracted, arguing with another troll. Rhys was on him before the words finished leaving its mouth. One clean strike. No sound. The body eased to the ground, unseen.

They slipped inside the perimeter.

Chaos hadn't started yet—but order was already fraying. Dusk blurred distances. Firelight cast false shapes. Voices overlapped.

The leader stood near the raised stone, barking short commands.

Rhys met Caria's eyes once.

Now.

Puddle surged forward, its body flashing with muted light that bent and fractured shadows. Trolls nearby turned, confused, shouting.

Caria released her spell—tight, focused. It slammed into the leader's chest, staggering it back a step.

Rhys was already moving.

He crossed the distance in a breath, blade flashing once, twice—precise, relentless. The leader roared, swinging wildly, but its balance was gone. Control shattered.

Puddle wrapped around its legs, slowing, anchoring.

One final strike drove the leader down.

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