Recap of the Previous Chapter
Jemil and his beasts survived the Shadow's Gambit, defeating the shadowed figure that attacked them with illusions of desire, fear, and betrayal. Their Intimate Resonance kept them united under extreme temptation. Now, the Tower escalates its trials: a floor designed to attack mind, body, and heart simultaneously, where the harem's bonds will be tested like never before.
Main Story
The staircase spiraled upward, winding endlessly, each step resonating with the low, oppressive hum of the Tower. Mist twisted around the edges, curling unnaturally, carrying faint whispers that tugged at their thoughts, teasing with promises and fears alike.
Lyra's claws scraped lightly against the stone. Flames flared automatically, casting long, flickering shadows across the floor. "This floor… it's alive. Not like before. I can feel it watching, learning, waiting for us to falter."
