Soulbound
“It’s already corrupted. Engaging him directly will only waste your energy. Observe, learn, strike the soul itself.”
Avery exhaled sharply. It was still hard, resisting her instinct to intervene. Her hands tightened on her scythe. The man’s shadows writhed, forming spikes that jabbed at the air. Avery watched, noting the speed and direction of each movement. The corrupted soul was teaching her, almost mocking her through its extensions.
Kael gave a subtle nod. “Good. You’re reading it.”
The next encounter was deadlier. Shadows erupted from a side alley, humanoid shapes lunging with jagged precision. Avery swung her scythe, striking the first few before another lunged from above. She ducked j
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