What would you do when you have nearly lost your family, your home...everything that you had cherished? You take matters into your own hands and deliver the hand of vengeance on your enemies who dare to threaten everyone's future. Once more, a story...
I know I was supposed to have this uploaded on Friday, or Boxing Day for all my readers in Commonwealth countries, but it's finally here.
So this chapter sort of serves as a continuation of the quad upload I did, but with my own originality, or attempt at it, to make it feel like its own chapter. If you do enjoy this format and want me to do more double uploads, leave a comment. Also, hit the vote button, follow me on Wattpad, and share this with everyone to gain more engagement. Let's get to 10,000 reads and 300 votes by the end of the year.
Hope you guys enjoy this chapter, and I will see you all later!
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(Azazel's POV)
June 10th, 2023 ME
Our chapter begins not at Squidbeak Tower, but within the tranquil confines of my own home.
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This residence is a traditional Inkadian minka-styled manor, characterized by its elegant wooden structure and curved, tiled roof, nestled in the quaint Little Highlyon neighborhood of Inkopolis. The estate sprawls across a generous plot of land, with its spacious outdoor gardens facing a gently flowing river. A picturesque wooden bridge arches over the stream, connecting the main house to the grand gate that leads outside, offering scenic views from every angle.
Surrounding the estate are meticulously maintained gardens dotted with stone lanterns casting a soft glow, whimsical shishi-odoshi fountains adding a soothing rhythmic clang, and a variety of lush bushes, carefully pruned bonsai trees, flat stones arranged as stepping paths, and other vibrant shrubbery, all enclosed within a sturdy wooden fence.
Inside, the house features a cozy kitchen and a welcoming dining room, a large library lined with towering shelves filled with countless books, a pristine bathroom, an open foyer with traditional tatami mats, a practical laundry and storage room, and two comfortable living rooms—one of which houses a detached chashitsu for tea ceremonies, complete with tatami mats, a low wooden table, and traditional tea utensils. The only doors are shoji-style sliding panels made of translucent paper and wood, complemented by ink-inspired wall art scrolls that hang gracefully in the corridors. An elegant dry garden, with carefully placed stones and minimalist Zen décor, adds tranquility to the walkway leading through the main building.
The second building serves as the private quarters, containing a bathroom and cozy bedrooms for my mother and Alice. The third building accommodates my personal space—a peaceful bedroom and study filled with books and artifacts, another bathroom, a guest room ready to host visitors, and a dedicated shogi room for playing the traditional game. To enhance our comfort, an indoor onsen heated by geothermal activity beneath Inkadia offers warm, mineral-rich waters for relaxation anytime.
