Chapter 141: We messed up
Sylvara could only stare, jaw hanging open in disbelief, as Damon vanished beneath the black water, leaving only ripples that quickly settled into an eerie stillness. His final words lingered in the frozen air, as if mocking her with their casual farewell.
Around her, the rest of the clan exchanged uncertain glances, their expressions a mix of confusion, embarrassment, and seething rage. Some muttered under their breath, others simply stared at the pool as though a monster might suddenly jump out from within it.
Sylvara’s hands trembled at her sides, her fists clenched so tightly that her nails bit into her palms. The sheer arrogance of that man!
Even after everything, after her grandfather’s warning, after her own grudging acceptance of his importance, he’d found a way to spit on their legacy, to mock their every effort.
And yet... She couldn’t deny the way he moved in the cold water, the casual ease with which he shrugged off its bone-chilling bite. He was undeniably powerful!
Sylvara ground her teeth and straightened her back. "Listen up!" she barked, her voice sharp enough to snap everyone’s attention back to her.
"Damon may think this place belongs to him, but he’s wrong. This is our trial. Our legacy. And we are going to claim every last piece of it, no matter what that arrogant bastard says."
Her clan rallied around her, their eyes hard and determined.
"Prepare yourselves," she continued. "Every one of you will attempt this trial. We will not rest until every member of this family has claimed their place in the legacy. Damon can play his games all he wants, but the future will belong to us."
Sylvara felt the rage inside her solidify into a cold determination, stronger and sharper than the ice beneath her feet. Let Damon laugh and flaunt his power, she would be the one standing at the top in the end.
She turned her gaze back to the black pool, its surface still as glass. "Blood God," she muttered under her breath, her eyes narrowed. "Enjoy your swim while you can. I’m coming for you." She then dove straight into the pool without any hesitation.