Chapter 86 — The First Betrayal
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Location: The Crimson Chamber — Heartspire's secret sanctuary
The air is thick with heat — both from the burning candles and the tension.
Yuuto stands between Aika and Rei, their eyes heavy with unspoken truths.
Mayu kneels at his feet, her lips trembling with a dangerous promise.
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Aika's Broken Brand
Aika touches her back — the cursed sigils glow unevenly, flickering like dying flames.
> "My curse... it's weakening," she murmurs, voice trembling.
"Mayu's craving is eating away at me. If it breaks completely... I'll disappear."
Yuuto's gaze softens, but his heart tightens.
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Rei's Shattered Blade
Rei's sword — once her symbol of strength and loyalty — cracks audibly.
> "I can't protect you... not anymore," she whispers.
"And I don't know if I can protect myself from this... jealousy."
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Yuuto's Torture
Mayu's eyes burn with desperate need.
> "Take me," she begs, voice raw.
"Or lose everything you love."
Yuuto's chest tightens.
He feels the pull from each woman—
the lust, the fear, the betrayal.
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The Breaking Point
Suddenly, Mayu's hands shoot forward, gripping Yuuto's arm with surprising strength.
> "I won't ask again."
Before Yuuto can react, Aika lunges, trying to protect him.
But Rei blocks her, eyes blazing.
A silent war erupts—a battle not of fists or blades, but of heart and desire.
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The Storm Within
Yuuto closes his eyes, feeling the swirling chaos inside.
> "If I choose... someone will break."
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