Return of Tower's Phantom-Chapter 20 – The Real One Awakens:

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Beneath the tower—far below the known floors, hidden beneath sealed runes and collapsed pathways—a quiet chamber pulsed with ancient magic.

And inside it... a cocoon of obsidian crystal began to crack.

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Meanwhile, Selene sat in her private quarters, fingers trembling over an old file. A list of forbidden combat styles. She flipped to the one marked: Phantom Blade Doctrine.

Only one user in Tower history: Rael Valtair.

Executed. Soul shattered. Body unrecovered.

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She closed the file and whispered, "Then how the hell is he alive?"

Across the city, Aeris stalked the rooftops, tailing Cain through the rain. She'd followed him for three days now—through alleys, black markets, abandoned ruins. And tonight, she'd corner him.

She landed behind him, blades drawn. "Take off the hood."

Cain didn't flinch. "Still subtle as ever."

"Do it," she growled. "Or I'll carve off that face myself."

Cain slowly pulled the hood down. Same hair. Same eyes. But something deeper flickered in them—like he was both Rael... and someone else.

Her hand shook.

"You really came back..."

He looked at her. "Would you believe me if I said I never wanted to?"

She blinked. "What?"

"I died, Aeris. And when I woke up again, all I felt was rage. Betrayal. The tower, the gods, the ones I trusted..." He stopped. "But you weren't one of them. You never turned."

Aeris stepped back, confused. "Then why not tell me? Why the shadows?"

Cain—no, Rael—smiled faintly. "Because this time, I'm not here to be the hero."

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Deep below, in the ancient chamber, the obsidian finally shattered—and from it, the real Rael's true body emerged.

Stronger. Sharper. Eyes glowing violet with power—and memory.

"I've gathered the pieces. The clones played their part."

He looked up, toward the highest floor of the tower.

"Now... it's my turn."

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