Chapter 42: Duel with Lilith
As the days turned into weeks, a full month had passed since Zara arrived in the Vampire Realm.
Unable to leave, she had reluctantly accepted Lilith’s offer to stay in her manor.
In that time, Zara trained relentlessly. Every single day, she pushed herself—her sword swings growing sharper, her body becoming leaner and stronger. Her once-fragile human physique had transformed into something powerful, honed by sweat and sheer determination. She even mastered basic aura control, her presence no longer timid but sharp and focused.
Meanwhile, Lilith continued her habit of watching silently from the upper balcony, her silver eyes studying every movement with growing curiosity—and something more.
She’s changing... fast.Interesting.
Today, like every other, the sound of steel slicing through air echoed in the courtyard.
Swishhh... Swishhh...
Zara moved fluidly, her large sword sweeping through the air in wide arcs. Her body was slick with sweat, and a faint shimmer of crimson aura danced along her skin.
This time, however, Lilith wasn’t watching from afar.
Footsteps approached.
Zara paused, wiping her brow, and turned to see Lilith walking toward her across the training ground.