2025-11-09 23:56:26Chapter 27: double
Kael finished his preparations, though the word was almost a lie. Preparation was a perfunctory dance when one was armed with The System’s favor. He slipped into his robe, the fabric falling over him like liquid shadow, and invoked Shield of Nourishment, its soft, golden aura radiating warmth around him. Blessing of Stats followed, cascading in silent waves over both himself and Shingen, the veteran swordsman whose expression remained carved from stone.H
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