"...because you were never supposed to be human."The words echoed across the First Kingdom.Silence followed.Complete.Crushing.Ariana stood frozen.She stared at the First Bloodbound woman, searching her face for even the smallest sign that this was some cruel joke.There was none.Only sadness.And compassion."What... did you say?"Her voice barely rose above a whisper.The First Bloodbound took another step forward.Silver light danced beneath her feet."I know how frightening it sounds.""No."Ariana shook her head violently."No, you're lying.""I wish I were."Those four words struck harder than anything else.For the first time since this journey began, Ariana felt truly afraid—not of monsters or ancient beings, but of herself.Behind them, the Watcher let out another earth-shaking roar.The sky continued breaking apart.Yet no one moved.Even the Hollow King remained silent.He wasn't denying it.He wasn't defending her from the claim.His silence was answer enough.Arian
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