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Chapter 21 - Shadows

With each passing day, Kaze's plan begins to take shape, a delicate web of escape routes and contingencies that he weaves with painstaking care. The constant fear of discovery only serves to sharpen his focus, his every move calculated and precise as he navigates the treacherous path towards freedom., The opportunity for escape presents itself in the most unlikely of moments – when a new group of prisoners is brought into the fortress, their arrival heralded by the cacophony of shouts and the clang of metal against metal.

Kaze, his senses attuned to the rhythms and routines of the fortress, recognizes the chaos as a chance to slip away unnoticed. With his shadow magic coiled and ready, he waits with bated breath, his eyes scanning the dimly lit corridors for the perfect moment to strike.

As the guards are distracted by the task of herding the new arrivals, Kaze makes his move, his body blending seamlessly into the shadows. With a deft flick of his wrist, he conjures a swirling vortex of darkness, the shadowy tendrils lashing out to create a diversion that sends the guards scrambling in confusion.

Kaze darts forward, his movements swift and silent as he navigates the winding passages, his keen eyes searching for the path that will lead him to freedom. The sounds of chaos echo all around him, the shouts and the clang of steel providing the perfect cover for his escape.

The young man's heart pounds in his chest, his breath coming in short, ragged gasps as he pushes himself to the limits of his endurance. He knows that the slightest misstep, the faintest sound, could spell his undoing, and the constant fear of discovery weighs heavily upon him.

Yet, Kaze refuses to be deterred, his determination fueling his every step. He navigates the labyrinthine corridors with a practiced grace, his shadow magic a potent ally in his quest for freedom. The dark tendrils lash out at any perceived threat, creating diversions and clearing a path through the chaos.

As Kaze draws closer to the outer walls of the fortress, he can taste the promise of freedom on the air, the crisp, cool breeze a tantalizing lure that spurs him onward. The guards, their attention divided by the commotion, fail to notice the young man's stealthy approach, and Kaze seizes the opportunity, his shadow magic propelling him upward and over the towering ramparts.