Chapter 57 — Gate of the Fifth Mirror: Birth or Imprisonment
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8:49 AM | Within the Heart of the Fifth Mirror
The moment Yuuto's hand sank into the bone-etched womb pedestal, the labyrinth around them howled.
Not a cry of pain—
A climax.
Hundreds of Aikas, Hanas, and Amariels—all moaning at once, writhing in alcoves, pressing into walls, begging to be touched.
But Yuuto's eyes stayed fixed on the original Aika,
the one kneeling before him.
Her skin cracked with black lightning.
Her curse was waking.
> "You don't have long," she whispered. "Either seal me with you, or leave me behind."
"If we stay too long—I become this place. The Fifth Mirror is my womb."
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The Choice
Yuuto staggered. The womb-pedestal pulsed under his palm.
> One choice:
Bind Aika to himself forever — she survives, becomes immortal… but loses her soul.
Break the Fifth Mirror alone — he'll lose his curse armor and his only weapon… but Aika remains free.
Aika's voice trembled for the first time.
> "Do it. Bind me."
"I don't need a soul if I can moan only for you."
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He Chose Her
Yuuto stepped forward.
He kissed her hard, deep, pulling her against him. The mirror glowed red.
He pressed her back against the altar as red runes coiled up her legs.
> "If you're going to be the mirror's heart…"
"Then I'll be its key."
They merged.
Body to body. Curse to curse.
The mirror shattered behind them,
runes exploding like orgasmic light, flooding the chamber.
The Tower screamed—then fell silent.
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Aika Reborn
Aika stood naked before him, body glowing like a sunbound goddess.
But her eyes…
> No longer hers.
Emotionless.
Cursed.
Beautifully blank.
> "I am yours, Yuuto Hayami. Forever. Curse or not."
Yuuto stepped forward.
And kissed the lips of a girl
he'd just sacrificed a soul to keep.
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