Recap of the Previous Chapter
Jemil and his harem survived the Heart of Temptation, facing individualized illusions designed to exploit their deepest desires and fears. Flames, shadows, and steel converged in perfect Intimate Resonance, shattering illusions and proving their bond unbreakable. The Tower acknowledged their unity—but a new floor awaited, filled with predators that stalk both body and heart, promising challenges more cunning and perilous than ever before.
Main Story
The floor opened into a cavernous arena, dimly lit by faint, pulsating light from the walls. Mist swirled low, carrying a metallic scent and an undercurrent of tension. The air was thick, almost tactile, as though the Tower itself was alive, anticipating every move.
Lyra hissed, flames coiling around her paws. "I feel it… there's something hunting us already. Not illusions this time—something real."