Chapter 29 – Revenge
Leon landed gracefully on solid stone—both feet flat, his posture controlled and deliberate. No stumble. No awkward crash. Just a clean, silent descent, perfectly balanced.
He straightened slowly, dusting off his cloak with practiced movements as his eyes adjusted carefully to the dim new surroundings.
The tunnel had expelled him into another chamber, but this one felt starkly different. No jagged throne dominated the room. There was no lingering scent of burnt mana, no ashes scattered around. The air was noticeably cooler here, quieter, carrying an unnatural stillness that settled on his skin like a delicate veil.
'Still inside the dungeon… but somewhere else entirely.'
