Divine Ascension

ling stone, shattered glass, and the distant echo of betrayal surrounded him like ghosts refusing to rest. The weight of the unfamiliar mem

e inhaled deeply, grounding himself in this new reality. He wasn't just Kael Zephyr, the warrior betrayed on the battlefield. He was now Zayne Sol

Solis sat on the throne, ruling with a cruel grip that was both feared and resented. Murmurs of discontent slithered through the streets, tho

ugh the city gates. Inside, a woman with dark violet hair and piercing amethyst eyes sat poised, her gaze locked on the path ahead. Lira Eve

f anyone could help him navi

with the scent of ale and secrecy. He kept to the shadows, watching as she sli

e murmured, sliding into

ward the dagger at her waist. Her eyes n

ked. "I g

"You should have stayed t

the candlelight flicker o

r eyes remained wary. "And why would

aim what was stolen. And if I remember correctl

before she sighed, studying h

time to

posture softened. "This is a dangerous

"I don't play game

hidden passageways. The familiar scent of polished marble and burning torches clawe

hispered, pressing her back again

tensed. "Wher

rt. Gloating

ought of the usurper sitting on the thro

hand on his ar

ing his emotions into s

d in gold and arrogance. Kael remained hidd

tisfaction. The years had not softened him. If anything,

he dagger at his side. This wa

osted against hi

Patience was nev

tension between them shifting. The air was thick with unspoken wo

glass. "What happens afte

her. "What

able. "You won't be the

Good. That pr

, Lira leaned in slightly, her voice softe

deliberate. "Then stay close

pull away. The game had begun, and

s a shadow passed beneath the door

arkened. "We