Chapter 526:

Vladya smiled. An actual, genuine, unguarded smile.

Daemonikai noticed the subtle changes in his friend since his return. Little by little, glimpses of the old Vladya were resurfacing. But this—this sincere smile—was something he hadn’t seen in a long time.

“You know,” Vladya said, his smile still lingering, “I think this is the first time I’ve seen you so… happy. It’s been a long time.”

Daemonikai cleared his tight throat, resuming his walk. “You took the words right out of my mouth.”

“And you can’t blame my ears for this,” Vladya teased, grinning. “You were the one who moved from your well-fortified master’s chambers to another.”

That much was true. The memories of Evie had been too overwhelming, too painful. But now… he didn’t regret it.

He liked his current chambers. Yet perhaps it was time to consider making it his main residence, fortifying it accordingly.

this thing between you a chance?” Vladya asked, his tone losing some of its

we are working toward that.

with a discerning look. “All these changes I see—they look good on you. The smiles, the easier air about you… even your

too,” Daemonikai replied softly. “I didn’t think it would happen either. Who would

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smile dimmed, but warmth lingered in

were each other’s strength and destruction. We had to part ways to

Vladya agreed, his tone flat but tender. A

returned. “Huh. And the

break,” Vladya groaned, rolling his eyes

only chuckled in

silence, heading toward the training grounds. The fresh breeze hit them as they

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