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Chapter 71

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The Blood Within

As Aria and Kael crossed the threshold of the temple, the atmosphere thickened — laden with dust, ancient blood, and another sensation… memory.

The expansive chamber in front of them was unlike anything they had encountered. Pillars embellished with bizarre runes soared high into the shadows, their surfaces slick with dried blood. At the far end, a solitary flame flickered above an altar hewn from dark stone. The floor shimmered faintly, mirroring the dim light like a reflection of shattered spirits.

Kael’s instincts screamed of impending danger. Every sound, every hushed whisper in the shadows felt animated — observing them.

Aria advanced cautiously, her gaze wide, her heart racing. The deeper she ventured, the louder the whispers grew. This time, they lacked words — merely faint murmurs that seeped beneath her skin and into her consciousness.

When she ran her fingers along one of the stone columns, it pulsed faintly beneath her touch, radiating warmth and chill simu
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    The Blood WithinAs Aria and Kael crossed the threshold of the temple, the atmosphere thickened — laden with dust, ancient blood, and another sensation… memory.The expansive chamber in front of them was unlike anything they had encountered. Pillars embellished with bizarre runes soared high into the shadows, their surfaces slick with dried blood. At the far end, a solitary flame flickered above an altar hewn from dark stone. The floor shimmered faintly, mirroring the dim light like a reflection of shattered spirits.Kael’s instincts screamed of impending danger. Every sound, every hushed whisper in the shadows felt animated — observing them.Aria advanced cautiously, her gaze wide, her heart racing. The deeper she ventured, the louder the whispers grew. This time, they lacked words — merely faint murmurs that seeped beneath her skin and into her consciousness.When she ran her fingers along one of the stone columns, it pulsed faintly beneath her touch, radiating warmth and chill simu

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