Chapter 106

As I spoke those words, a fire ignited within me—a fierce resolve I hadn’t known I possessed until now. The weight of my lineage pressed down on me like a mantle, its significance suddenly palpable, but rather than feeling crushed, I felt uplifted by it. I couldn’t afford to be weak—not when the stakes were so high and the threat of Yelda looming ever closer.

“What do I need to do?” I repeated, this time my voice unwavering, firm enough to break through the tension enveloping us.

Rylan’s eyes narrowed, betraying a mixture of pride and concern. “We’ll start with the basics. You have to learn to channel your emotions. Fear can be a powerful ally if you guide it, but it can equally ensnare you if you let it. You’ve felt what happens when you’re afraid, haven’t you?”

I nodded, recalling the chilling grip of Yelda’s presence, like ice wrapping around my heart. “I can’t afford to feel like that again. Not when the battle could be upon us at any moment.