Recap of the Previous Chapter
Dragged into the storm's domain, Jemil and his wives fought desperately against the Herald's hunt. Lightning scattered their formation, wolves of thunder tore at their defenses, and the reflection in Jemil's image sought to break them not only with blades, but with truths twisted into chains.
And then she appeared—his swordmaster wife, her eyes cold, her presence sharp as a drawn blade. She accused Jemil of breaking a vow, of abandoning her to silence and obsession. The Herald exulted, declaring her proof that Jemil was a predator who bound and used his wives like shackles.
Before Jemil could answer, lightning carved a cage around them, sealing him and the swordmaster together. The Herald branded Jemil with a glowing mark, searing his chest, declaring the trial a hunt that would only end in blood.
Now, it is only him and her—blade to blade.
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Scene 1 – Lightning Cage Duel
