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Kell approaches the White London fortress, carrying Holland’s body and armed with a royal blade and a dangerous Black London talisman. Despite Holland’s taunts, Kell resists using the talisman, aware of its corrupting influence as dark threads creep up his arm. The absence of guards and the unnervingly open path to Athos Dane’s throne room heighten his tension, signaling the king’s arrogance. When Kell enters, the torches ignite, revealing motionless guards, and Athos emerges, taunting him with the…-
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The chapter opens with a brutal confrontation between Kell and Athos in a shattered hall, where the two engage in a fierce magical duel. Athos, seemingly unaffected by the dark stone’s corruption, taunts Kell as he unleashes bolts of dark energy, overpowering him and sending him crashing through the castle doors. Kell, battered and bleeding, struggles to defend himself, questioning whether balance between light and dark magic is even possible. As Athos presses his advantage, Kell’s bound hand suddenly…
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King Athos Dane sits in his throne room, observing the movements of Kell and his companion through a scrying stone. The stone, linked to its missing half, provides a clear view of their approach to his castle. Athos reflects on the events that unfolded across different Londons—Kell’s escape, the girl’s cleverness, and the failures of his own servants. His emotions oscillate between amusement, annoyance, and a dark excitement at the prospect of killing Kell, though he bristles at the loss of his…
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Kell arrives in White London to find Lila surrounded by hostile locals, her knives bloodied from fighting off attackers. The crowd, drawn by the scent of magic, taunts her with violent intent. Kell intervenes, commanding them to back away with a display of power, though some remain defiant. Lila, visibly shaken, chastises him for his tardiness and questions his drenched appearance, to which he cryptically replies, "I hit a snag," referencing Holland's unconscious body. The tension escalates as the crowd…
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Lila arrives abruptly on a pale, unfamiliar street, disoriented but quickly steadying herself. She expects Kell to follow, but he is nowhere in sight. The eerie setting—a half-frozen river, pale blue lanterns, and the distant White Castle—casts a colorless, unsettling glow. Spotting Kell’s white rook on the ground, she pockets it, though his absence unnerves her. The atmosphere grows more ominous as she notices a starved dog and unseen eyes watching from shadows, prompting her to grip her knife…
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This chapter, 'XII. Sanctuary & Sacrifice V', is rich in content and well worth a careful…
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The chapter opens with a tense scene as Kell collapses after performing a mysterious ritual to save Prince Rhy’s life. Lila, recovering from her own injuries, watches in shock as Kell and Rhy simultaneously draw breath, revealing identical black marks branded over their hearts. Kell explains he has bound Rhy’s life to his own using a "soul seal," a forbidden and permanent form of magic. Lila expresses concern over the consequences, especially when Kell reveals he cannot release the dark stone talisman,…
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The chapter opens with chaos erupting in the palace as rumors of violence and treason spread among the panicked guests. A guard is reportedly murdered, and a woman in a green gown is seen stealing a necklace before collapsing. The king and queen’s calm demeanor contrasts with the growing frenzy, culminating in the king accusing Kell of stabbing the prince and demanding his arrest. Amid the turmoil, a mysterious figure named Gen, drawn by the scent of powerful magic, infiltrates the palace. Disguised in a…
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The chapter opens with a description of the London Sanctuary, a revered place where magic is both studied and worshipped. Scholars and masters, including Kell’s tutor Master Tieren, dedicate their lives to understanding the essence of magic. Kell, though no longer a permanent resident due to Prince Rhy’s insistence on his presence at the palace, retains a room marked by a symbolic circle of blood. The sanctuary’s austere design reflects its focus on discipline, with Kell’s room featuring only…
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The chapter opens with a chaotic and violent confrontation as Rhy stabs himself with a knife, shocking Kell, who desperately tries to intervene. The magical pendant, a key object in the scene, is knocked away and picked up by a guard, while Kell rushes to Rhy’s side, pulling the blade free. As Kell attempts to heal his brother with magic, a guard attacks him, leading to a brutal struggle. The guard, possessed by Astrid, is flung over a balcony, and the pendant falls into the hands of a bystander, who is…
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