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Chapter 94 - Chapter 94 — Blood and Shadows

Chapter 94 — Blood and Shadows

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Location: Shinjuku Alleyways — Bathed in red neon and falling rain

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The shadows thinned, but the air remained suffocating. Rain dripped from metal fire escapes and overhanging signs, mixing with the blood pooling on the pavement.

Bodies lay twisted — some corrupted, others barely human. The battle had slowed… but the true threat was only just revealing itself.

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The Enemy's Face

The figure stepped forward through the mist.

Clad in torn ceremonial robes, his face was hidden beneath a cracked porcelain mask. Crimson runes glowed along his arms — a sign of ancient dark arts, long forbidden.

> "Yuuto Hayami," he spoke with unnatural calm.

"You have touched power not meant for mortals. You should've stayed in the red-light district, boy."

Yuuto narrowed his eyes. His fists clenched.

> "You're the one spreading the curse."

"No," the figure smiled. "I am the curse."

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Aika's Breakdown

Suddenly, Aika fell to her knees.

Her curse marks surged — a violent crimson spiral climbing her legs, stomach, arms… glowing under her skin like fire trying to break out. Her eyes clouded, flickering between her and something else.

> "Y-Yuuto… it's taking over… I can't…"

"No!" he grabbed her, pulling her into his arms. "You're stronger than this. I'll fight it with you."

But the dark figure only laughed.

> "You bonded with her, boy — but you never asked what the bond cost her."

Aika screamed.

A pulse of cursed energy exploded from her — enough to shatter glass and blow out nearby neon signs.

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The Blood Seal

Mayu's eyes widened.

> "That's not just a curse… It's a Blood Seal. Ancient magic— the kind that kills everyone around the host if it breaks."

> "If Aika loses control," Rei said, voice cold, "she could kill all of us."

Yuuto gritted his teeth.

> "Then I won't let her break. I'll go as deep as I need."

He turned back to the figure, eyes glowing faint gold.

> "Come at me. You wanted me cursed — now you'll see what you created."

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Duel of Fate

The cursed enemy raised a jagged blade — black as night and whispering to the void.

Yuuto clenched his fists. Light and shadow collided once again.

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