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Our eyes locked, and in that moment, a silent understanding passed between us.
I wasn’t just adapting for the sake of being Claimed; I was communicating with him, showing that I could see and appreciate the beauty of his kind.
He turned away briefly, conversing in hushed tones with the overseer of the Prize Pool.
The finality of the moment settled in.
I had done it.
The Norixian Champion stood before me, his colors now a calming shade of lavender, a sign of contentment.
In the most delicate and melodic voice, he spoke:
“I Claim you, Earthling.”
And just like that, the chapter of the Prize Pool ended for me, and a new, uncertain one began.
But one thing was clear: I wasn’t just another face in the crowd anymore.
I had claimed my destiny.
* * *
Ikmal prison was unlike anything I had ever seen.
The sterile scent of the metallic walls, combined with the soft hum of the prison’s energy barriers, created an almost hypnotic atmosphere.
However, that sense of calm clashed starkly with the inhabitants of the prison.
As I walked, I could feel the intense gazes of the prisoners following me.
Some were curious, some covetous, while others displayed an emotion I couldn’t quite discern.
I’d learned early on to keep my guard up.
But I wasn’t afraid; it was clear they knew better than to lay a finger on a Champion’s Prize.
The prize tag brought with it a strange blend of prestige and vulnerability.
And though I was adapting quickly, there was still much about this place, its customs, and its inhabitants that remained enigmatic.
Rounding a corner, my thoughts were abruptly interrupted.
The corridor in this section was dimly lit, causing shadows to play tricks on the eyes.
Yet, amidst the sea of unfamiliar faces, one face captured my attention, freezing me in place for a heartbeat.
It was him.
Kuana.
Seeing him now, there was a magnetism about him.
His eyes, deep and soulful, held centuries of wisdom and pain.
And as our gazes locked, the world seemed to shrink, leaving just the two of us in a shared universe of recognition and curiosity.
We didn’t stop.
