Zachary's POV

Zachary stood before the mirror, gazing intently at his reflection, observing the scars that adorned his body and the transformation he had undergone thus far. A profound transformation has taken root within him since the healer commenced her session. He found himself unable to turn a blind eye to it. The curse he bore had dulled in its sting over time. Throughout the last week, he had sought solace in the meditation room, as was his customary practice.

As the manifestation of his curse unfolded, he observed that it brought him a measure of relief, less pain and discomfort than he had experienced previously. He sensed that soon...