Recap of Chapter 50: Shackles of the Sword
Jemil dueled the storm-forged swordmaster wife inside the Herald's lightning cage, every strike carrying not only her blade but the weight of betrayal, grief, and unhealed wounds. She accused him of chaining her to a vow and then abandoning her, her fury striking deeper than steel. Yet Jemil stood firm, declaring his bonds were not chains but love, swearing to never abandon her again. For a heartbeat, her sword trembled, and the storm inside her cracked. The Herald's laughter shook the battlefield, furious at her hesitation, and the storm cage collapsed—signaling that the true predator was about to step out of hiding.
Scene 1 – The Herald Steps Forth
The storm shattered inward. Lightning forked down like spears, carving the battlefield into a jagged wasteland of glassed stone and molten cracks.
From the ruin of thunder and mist, it emerged.
The Herald.
