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Chapter 269  Into The Spirit World [5]

"I see there is no turning back from what you've become. Regardless, I am still your BloodBlade and forever will be at your service."

Alex bowed his head, turned, and departed without saying another word. Asher leaned back in his chair and soon fell into a slumber. Despite Alex's loyalty, Asher had nothing to say in response to Alex's words. He had no words to give—not while grappling with the reality that he saw no future sitting idly on that throne and pretending like nothing happened like those other nobles.

But the time for him to return was drawing closer. He had spent months honing his strength, cultivating an elite troop that surpassed any he had trained in the county and forged a strategic alliance with Winter Stronghold—a fortress in need of troops but rich in powerhouses.

Their structure provided a delicate but essential balance to him.

For the first time in months, his thoughts drifted, thinking about the people he had left behind—his officials, Kelvin and finally… her. 'It's been months. If I have changed so much, she must have changed too. But isn't it high time I let go of the fear Lia's betrayal left behind?'

His thoughts wandered, keeping him teetering on the edge of the realm of slumber. Yet, he couldn't fully dive in—Sapphira's face kept appearing in his thoughts. Alex had managed to crack open a small hole through the ice wall guarding Asher's heart.

Recalling her expression when he was leaving, Asher felt a pang of regret. His eyes opened, greeted by the star-filled sky.

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