Chapter 66: The Struggle for Freedom

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Annalise's Inner Battle

Annalise's body shook as she knelt, her mind caught between past and present.

Lucian's Imperial Lord's Aura pressed down on her soul, making her feel as if defying him was unnatural.

"No… I am not his servant!" she thought.

She gritted her teeth, resisting the overwhelming pull of submission.

But the chains of fate tightened around her.

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Lucian's Calculated Pressure

Lucian's golden-black eyes gleamed as he watched her struggle.

"You're strong, Annalise," he said, stepping closer. "But strength alone won't break destiny."

His villain system notifications flashed in his mind.

[Soulbinding Chains Activated]

[Target's Loyalty: 40% → 60%]

A smirk played on his lips.

He was winning.

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The Heaven-Sealing Monarch's Last Stand

The Monarch, seeing Annalise faltering, gritted his teeth.

"He's corrupting you!" he roared, summoning his final attack.

"[Celestial Wrath: Heaven's Annihilation!]"

A massive golden formation exploded into the sky, summoning an avatar of a Heavenly Saint.

Lucian glanced upward, unfazed.

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System Rewards & Strategic Counterattack

[System Update: Opponent's Final Struggle Detected]

New Rewards Unlocked:

Heaven-Defying Monarch's Crown (Boosts resistance to divine suppression)

God-Slaying Sword Technique (A forbidden art to slay celestial beings)

Lucian raised his hand, activating his new God-Slaying Sword Technique.

"[Void Severance: Divine Execution!]"

With a single slash, the celestial avatar shattered.

The Monarch stumbled, coughing blood.

"No… impossible!"

Lucian looked down at Annalise and extended his hand.

"It's time to stop resisting, my dear fiancée."

Her breath caught.

Would she continue to fight… or accept the fate Lucian had woven for her?

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