Chapter 80: The breaking point

Chapter 80: The Breaking Point

The days leading up to the final confrontation felt like an unrelenting storm. The air was thick with tension, and Anita could feel it in her bones. Every step she took, every decision she made, seemed to carry the weight of the world on her shoulders. The fox bead, ever-present and pulsating with its ancient power, felt heavier than ever before.

She stood on the edge of the school’s rooftop, staring out at the sprawling city below, trying to collect her thoughts. But it was hard to focus with everything crashing down around her. Kael’s forces were closing in, and despite their preparations, Anita couldn’t shake the feeling that they were running out of time. Every time she closed her eyes, she could see his face—smiling cruelly, knowing that he was playing the long game.