AN: I've edited the first 93 chapters by hand over several months, but it took up too much time to continue. Still, 93 is uglier than 100, so the next 6 chaps are AI-edited. Bear with it, please, and accept my apologies.
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Julius's breath caught in his throat as Adam's eyes—those brilliant orbs that had blazed with otherworldly fire—suddenly dimmed like dying stars. His brother's consciousness vanished into whatever realm claimed him, leaving only inert mist behind.
The shift struck Julius like a physical blow. One moment, Adam had been present, vital, scheming; the next, he was little more than a breathing statue. The weight of solitude crashed down upon Julius's shoulders with crushing finality.
"Are you alright, Julius?" Asha's voice snapped him from his thoughts.
