Chapter 186 The Silent Game

• *Syvester’s POV*
• Leaving Stradanie behind is always a struggle, despite knowing her training is essential. Each departure seems to intensify our farewells, with the moments spent in each other's arms lingering poignantly.
• As I journeyed back to Borneth, the fresh scratches on my neck served as a reminder of my own vulnerability and the humanity I sometimes forget. The ache of missing Stradanie affected me on a heavy scale.