Chapter 18: Blood Scripture
[22 years old. You and Lilith had grown distant.]
[Something seemed to have happened between her and Selena. You thought of asking a few times, but with the Inheritance Dimension’s appearance drawing near, you didn’t probe any further... until the day Lilith, heavily injured, arrived at the house with your adoptive mother.]
[The words your mother spoke — Protect her — echoed in your ears. And in that moment, you lost control of your emotions, yelling at your adoptive mother while holding Lilith close.]
[You stayed by Lilith’s side, while your adoptive mother tended to her.]
[A week passed. When Lilith’s condition finally stabilized, you calmed down and turned your attention back to your adoptive mother.]
[But instead of her usual gentle presence, she now gave off a cold, dangerous air. Naturally, that wasn’t a reason for you to back down. You stared at her for a while, intending to demand answers — until the sound of the door unlocking behind you stopped you.]
[A familiar voice followed: Her injuries have stabilized. Now come with me.]
[Your expression twisted as you turned to see Selena. You already had an idea of where this was going. You were about to protest—]
[But couldn’t.]
[Your body froze. You couldn’t move. You couldn’t even blink.]
[It was then that your adoptive mother, Linda, stepped forward — her expression furious, her aura cracking the air around her.]
[Whatever had bound your body suddenly snapped. You regained control.]