Recap – Chapter 63: Moonrise Duel
In Chapter 63, tensions reached a boiling point as Kai was forced into a high-stakes duel orchestrated by Velis—his enigmatic, manipulative rival whose games were laced with layered motives. What was meant to be a simple test of strength and valor became a harrowing moral trial when Kai realized his opponent, a fierce and masked warrior named Siranth, was not fighting of her own free will.
Bound by an ancient hex and infused with artificial loyalty magic, Siranth had become a puppet of Velis' cruelty. With every swing of her blade, her true self screamed for release, though her body acted against her will. Astra, always attuned to arcane disturbances, identified the soul-binding threads laced beneath Siranth's armor, and it became clear—this wasn't just a duel. It was a statement.
