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“Merely countering my attacks….” Our swords met again, sparks flying like fire and shadow entwined, and for a moment, the world shrank to nothing but steel, breath, and the silent rhythm of life and death. “…will gain you nothing” The provocation worked. His eyes narrowed, a flash of a smile tugging at my lips, and Yugo attacked. He moved with precision and speed; each strike was a challenge. We separated from a moment, each of us ready for the next strike— I made my move, stepping forward to strike—but then—suddenly—I froze. Pain erupted before I even realized it. A sharp arrow tore through the air and pierced me from behind. My breath caught in my throat. Another followed almost instantly, thudding into my shoulder The metallic taste of blood flooding my mouth. My heart pounded. Blood poured freely from my abdomen and shoulder, warm and biting as it ran down my skin. A third arrow struck my hand, reason why I had to let go of my sword. I saw how he froze, caught off guard by the sight. I stepped back, instinctively pressing my hands against the blood gushing from my wounds, the warmth sharp against my skin. Yet a smile curved my bloody lips Behind me, the cliff yawned, the cold wind rushing up from its depths, carrying the scent of snow and stone. “Yugo...” I whispered, voice strained but calm, “…if I am bound by the four pillars of the judgment chamber one more time---" “---I will confess.” The snow swirled around us, carried on the bitter winter breeze. “I confess… that I did, slaughter and murdered the city” “…This time I will not defend myself--- you know.” The winter breeze swept past, carrying flakes of snow that fell silently from the darkened sky. “Arsinoe—" I smiled, even as the arrow burned through me. “Because this time… it is no longer accusation. I committed a crime Yugo. I brought this fucking rebellion, and myself is the witness to their desperate, begging cries.” I saw him step forward instinctively eyes wide, as I let myself fall backward over the cliff’s edge. Everything seemed so slow, as I hovered in the midair Wind whipped past, tugging at my hair. As a tiny glacier of snow drifted lazily from the midnight sky, glittering like frozen fire. The moon hung impossibly high, fascinating. Casting a pale light that made the snowflakes shimmer like stars falling just for me. My chest raced, heart hammering against ribs…. …. Yet my lips curved into a smile.

Zephyr was taken to his first step into the trial when the world itself seemed to turn against him. Thrown into chaos without warning, he found his body already pushed beyond its limits—bloodied, brutally battered, and teetering on the edge of death. Every breath burned his lungs, every movement threatened to tear him apart. Yet the trial offered no mercy, no pause to recover, no chance to retreat. This was no ordinary test of strength. It was a crucible designed to break the weak and refine the strong. An endless death march stretched before him, a path littered with the fallen—those who had once carried hope, ambition, and pride, now reduced to lifeless reminders of failure. The air itself felt heavy, suffocating, as if it demanded sacrifice. Hunger gnawed at his insides, exhaustion clouded his thoughts, and pain became his only constant companion. Here, survival was not granted to the strongest alone. Power meant nothing without cunning. Skill meant nothing without awareness. And even the most prepared could fall if luck turned its back on them. In this merciless domain, only those who could adapt—who could endure—would carve a path forward. Zephyr staggered, nearly collapsing as his vision blurred. His body screamed for rest, for surrender. But deep within him, something refused to yield. A spark—small, fragile, yet unyielding—burned against the overwhelming darkness. Would he survive this relentless trial? Or would he become just another forgotten corpse beneath the weight of the crucible? The answer had yet to be written. But one truth remained undeniable... This was only the beginning. Now… let the Ascent begin!!!!

The journey of twin brothers in an unknown world. _____-______ No promises on when to upload new chapters, but it's a very interesting story and worth reading. If anyone wants to make a comic based on this novel, come to me and I'm open to chatting with you. Thank you for reading.

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