Extra Chapter: "Revelations and Vows"

Azour adjusted to his new life with Master Mev, gradually overcoming the trauma of his past. One day, as they trained in the quiet forest, Azour noticed a peculiar mark on Mev's back.

"What's that mark on your back, Master Mev?" Azour asked with curiosity, his eyes fixed on the intricate pattern.

Mev sighed, revealing the truth about the slave mark. She explained its origins and the unbreakable nature of the spell. Azour felt a mix of sympathy and admiration for his master, realizing the struggles she had faced.

As they continued their training, Mev decided it was time to share her true identity as one of the twelve living zodiacs. Azour, astonished, tried to comprehend the significance of being in the presence of such a mythical being.

"Mev, you're a zodiac? What does that mean for us?" Azour questioned, his mind racing with possibilities.