Recap of Chapter 56: No Way Out
The labyrinth's twisting halls had left Jemil and his harem exhausted, both physically and emotionally. Endless waves of shackled beasts tested their combat skills, while the curse beneath Jemil's skin flared intermittently, pulling at desires, doubts, and insecurities. Golden chains had briefly burst from his chest during the battle, visible and terrifying, reminding them all that the Mistress's influence was no longer subtle. Trust had been strained, bonds shaken, and the realization settled heavy: the Tower did not just challenge strength—it exploited intimacy.
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The floor before them stretched like a dark mirror of the previous hall. Smooth black stone, polished so perfectly that it reflected their images—but twisted, exaggerated, and wrong in subtle ways.
Lyra's wings quivered. "This… this isn't a hall. It's watching us. Again."
