Chapter 468 – Jurisdictional Wars
This wasn't just revenge. Or defense.
This was control.
And the Market had noticed.
He scrolled further down.
[Soulbond Transfer Viability: High]
[Investors seeking Vault Nexus control confirmations]
[Comments from Upper Hell Tiers: "Vaelthorn may be young, but his grip on contracts is terrifying. He's Greed. With teeth."]
Teeth, huh?
He glanced down again.
Rava hadn't moved. Her tentacles pulsed faintly with her breath, still coiled tight around him like he might vanish if she let go.
A warmth spread through his chest again. Not fire. Not lust. Just… anchoring.
He wasn't just feared anymore. He was trusted. By investors. By factions. By Sira, who fought at his side without hesitation. By Rava, who let him sleep six hours straight without demanding an invoice or asking what she'd get in return.
And maybe…
Maybe by himself.
A soft chime rang through his system.
[Urgent Message from Malris Korr – Infernal Threat Prevention]
