Chapter 19: Fire Metamorphosis

A faint chill swept through the air, and it vanished before Connor could relish the sensation. Meanwhile, the unconscious and twitching Gerald slowly opened his eyes. "It's all right now," murmured Connor. When it came to willpower, Connor prided himself on his unmatched willpower, even surpassing those who had faced life and death or endured countless hardships because he had been on this path since he was seven. It was something he had cultivated from a young age. Yet, the sight of Gerald filled...