Recap – Chapter 61: The Beast Within the Blade
Jemil and the swordmaster faced the predator bound to the Fang—a beast of storm and hunger that tried to consume Jemil's will. With the swordmaster's aid, he resisted its whispers and proved that his oath held stronger than the blade's hunger. Together, they severed the chains and subdued the beast, earning its respect.
But the tower never stops testing. Where one trial ends, another begins…
Main Story
Scene 1 – The Shifting Floor
The stone of the beast's domain dissolved into mist, and the air chilled as the arena walls bled away. Jemil blinked, his legs unsteady from the fight. The swordmaster caught him before he fell, her grip firm on his arm.
"Don't get sloppy," she said gruffly, though her hand lingered longer than necessary.
He smirked despite his exhaustion. "Admit it, you'd miss me if I collapsed."
Her cheeks flushed faintly, and she shoved him upright. "Tch. Don't flatter yourself."
