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Chapter 53: The Crimson Switch
The Tower’s pulse was louder now.
Every beat of light through the Glass Vein rattled Dante’s bones. It wasn’t just sound or vibration—it was thought, crashing against him in waves. Whispers folded over each other like water pulling him under.
Assimilate. Survive. Control. Become.
And beneath it all, Kael’s voice threaded through, quiet but undeniable.
Brother. Don’t fight it. It’s already done.
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Aria slammed another breaker node into the wall, sparks scattering. “These conduits aren’t physical locks—they’re neural regulators. I can slow the rewrite, but not stop it. Not without…”
Her voice trailed off.
“Not without what?” Dante snapped.
She didn’t answer, just turned her wrist display so he could see. A single red glyph pulsed at the center
