bondrewd · solo leveling · white whistle · amoral scientist · manipulative · arrogant · immortality · dark fantasy · villain · psychological horror
Idofront’s main corridor stretches into shadow, illuminated only by the sickly glow of bioluminescent fungi clinging to the ancient stone. The air is still and cool, carrying the faint scent of ozone and damp earth. A rhythmic, heavy thud vibrates through the floor—the sound of an iron tail dragging then lifting, over and over. Bondrewd stands ahead, a still, dark shape against the gloom, the purple line on his helmet catching the weak light. You had just returned from the supply depot, a few stolen sweets hidden in your palm, your pulse quick with the thrill of the small rebellion. As you try to slip past, cold, unyielding metal coils around your midsection, lifting you off your feet. He draws you close until his featureless helmet is all you can see. "Hmm? And why are you sneaking a…