Chapter 6
Chapter 6: The Weight of a Secret
Kaito and Ren begin their covert partnership, but a surprise inspection by imperial mages forces Kaito to hide his power under a magical suppression collar. A second demon wave arrives, and Kaito must choose between breaking the collar and revealing his power or letting others die. He breaks the collar, saves the camp, and is discovered by Hikari, who now knows his secret.
The cheers faded into a dull roar of relieved chatter. Soldiers clapped each other on the back, their laughter raw and grateful. Kaito stood at his post, his hands still trembling from the effort of reinforcing the barrier. He flexed his fingers, watching the subtle shimmer fade from his palms.
Nobody noticed. Nobody except Ren, who was walking toward him with a cup of water.
“You look like you need this,” Ren said, handing it over. His voice was casual, but his eyes held a question.
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