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Ascendant: Struggle

Zai, a soldier, and her squad live a life of brutal hit-and-run operations and training the people of Aviye to resist the will of the Hegemons that divided her nation. When a beautiful defector falls into her lap, the terrible secret of how the Hegemony creates its Ascendants, powerful warriors wielding powers only a few understand, is revealed, as well as a lost path to the same power. As Zai and Amri struggle to understand the truth of the path, deadly enemies and even divisions within their own people must be overcome. Yet in the shadows of the Hegemony lurks an enemy far older and more powerful than even they can imagine. -------- I invite you to consider my other works if you are interested: https://www.webnovel.com/book/the-demon-lord-is-an-angel_28486713700592205#review I also have a Discord if you want to communicate with me directly: https://discord.gg/ksJ8dJup4d Special thanks to SapphoAndHerFriend for her support and help with the cover. I am so lucky to have her as a fan and supporter. Humbly, ~Haizao

Haizao · Fantasy
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323 Chs

The Hot Springs

Lutis, Rebellion-Held Aviye

Amri

That evening, Zai surprised Amri with a spontaneous adventure.

Amri was physically tired after a day of hosting the children from Zuret, whose parents had brought them when they heard she was back. Zai told her they were only going one valley over, and then carried her lightly over the ridge, before taking her downhill in short leaps that left Amri screaming from vertigo and the wind against her face.

"You jerk! I told you I'm scared of heights!" Amri beat lightly at the back of Zai's head with her fists after the third hop.

"I wanted to see what I could do," Zai said with an unapologetic grin. "Did you see the place?"

"No, I was too busy screaming and trying not to look down!" Amri replied. "You better make this up to me!"