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A reader survives torture and emerges into a fragile new life in Liyue Harbor, where she tends an apothecary and builds quiet connections with those who ask no questions, haunted by the memory of an inhuman savior from eleven years ago. When a Harbinger notices her, his inconsistent tenderness and predatory attention blur the line between protection and possession, while mysterious forces close in from all sides—including an Abyssal figure who seems to know far more about her past than he should. Caught between a Fatui conspiracy, Abyssal hunters, and a man who claims to want to keep her safe, she discovers that rescue and captivity wear the same face. As secrets unravel and trust becomes a weapon, she must decide whether survival means surrendering to the darkness—or fighting to reclaim herself.
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