Chapter: Choose your fate“I never really thought the boy had it in him to keep going after he lost his home,” someone observed in a calm, benevolent voice. “I must admit his resilience is quite impressive for a mortal. Were it anyone else in his shoes, the ending would have been a lot different.”“I knew there was something about him right from the day he was born. Alas, his mother never got the chance to see him grow up,” a feminine voice stated wistfully. “The question remains, what must we do with him now?” the male voice questioned.“I think it is time to leave the choice in his hands,” a second feminine voice spoke aloud. “Wake up, my dear child. Your mortal troubles cannot touch you here. Wake up and choose.”Groggy and disoriented, Ezra slowly parted his eyelids and immediately squinted as the bright white light flooding the room smarted his eyes. Still dizzy and weak, he somehow rolled over and gasped.“Where am I? What happened?” “You are safe inside the Hall of Wandering Souls,” a measured feminine
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Chapter: Sins of Thy Father“The hour of darkness descends upon this world like a shroud, and the bleeding moon beckons the Lord of Decay to reclaim his lost domain. Come forth and ascend the throne of darkness, my Lord!”Ezra’s heart pounded inside his chest like a caged animal, and his head throbbed in pain as he heard muffled words shouted in the distance. Lying in a bloody puddle on the black marble floor, he parted his droopy eyelids and saw Lord Wilhelm standing behind the altar and Lady Lillian facing him on the other side.Though Tanya’s face was hidden from view, Ezra could see her supple white fingers tingling as her delicate arm dangled from the stone altar. She was still alive, but Lord Wilhelm was already anointing the ceremonial dagger forged from infernal obsidian and preparing to plunge it into her heart.“You…cannot do it. You need the crimson moon to…summon Zepheroth,” Ezra said, fighting the pain.“The hour of our Lord is nigh. And all celestials shall obey his will,” Lord Wilhelm continued cha
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Chapter: Heroes never winThe enchanted nock gun vibrated with elemental energy as Jasenki loaded it with enchanted rounds. The glyphs carved into its stock shimmered and dazzled as he aimed at Ezra.“Scream for me, Ezra!” Jasenki yelled, pulling the trigger.Bang! Fwoom!A fiery barrage lit up the dark pavilion as fifteen fireballs erupted from the silver-dusted barrels. The first hit burned Ezra’s left sleeve, setting his tattered leather jacket ablaze, and the rest of the fireballs charred his white shirt, burning his skin.“This gun was forged by the best Gunsmiths in Stonewell, and enchanted with the rarest of ancient glyphs. No one can withstand its power!”Jasenki reloaded his weapon and fired again, unleashing another flaming barrage.But this time, a barrier of flames erupted around Ezra, cocooning him within an elemental shell.All fifteen fireballs exploded into sparks as they collided with the flame barrier, leaving Ezra unharmed.“Damn you, Ezra. Keep trying your tricks and see how long you can su
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Chapter: Lovers in CrimeEzra looked at the two Spectral Companions hovering behind Jasenki and Cecilia and realized these spirits weren’t obtained from their ancestral artifacts. “I see you have abandoned your family relics,” he said, carefully analyzing the two specters with his Dragon Eye skill. “These spectral entities are gifts from the Lord of Decay,” Jasenki replied, raising his head with arrogance. “I bet you have never encountered anything so powerful before.”“Go on, Ezra. Call your little Spectral Basilisk, and let us see if it can stand up to our companions,” Cecilia mocked, casting a disdainful glance at Ezra’s tattered brown jacket and muddy black boots. “You still look as beggarly as before. I suppose some things never change. I am so glad I rejected you when I did.”Suddenly, Ezra’s eyes glinted, and his pupils brightened with a bright blue flame that blazed with magic energy. The scar on his chest glowed through his shirt, revealing his true power.Reaching inside his jacket, Ezra pulled out
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Chapter: Hour of JudgmentFollowing the glowing trail left behind by the Spectral Beholder, Ezra avoided the rot vines squirming in the mire, and the Medallion of Purity hanging over his chest shielded him from the swamp's corrupting influence.Dark geysers erupted around Ezra, spewing molten tar several feet in the air and filling the swamp with a sulfurous haze. The choking odor brought tears to his eyes, but he pushed on through the vaporous veil.The Spectral Beholder led Ezra to a small patch of dry land surrounded by rotting oak trees. As he stepped onto the elevated mound, he spotted a fiery blue orb floating in the distance.Ten more orbs appeared out of thin air, floating through the foggy darkness. At first glance, they looked like glowing power crystals, but as Ezra took a closer look, he realized these orbs weren’t floating crystals or fireflies, but Elven Wisps.The Elven Wisps were unique spectral entities only found in the Violet Everglades. Unlike Banshees and Spectral Wraiths, the Elven Wisps w
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Chapter: Lady of the SwampA weary traveler lost inside the Violet Everglades was an easy prey for the creatures of the dark, and Ezra had just encountered one such nefarious entity. But instead of fear, his eyes lit up with a strange hopefulness.“You called out to me in Tanya’s voice, so you must have seen her passing through. Point me toward the Fountain of Chaos, and I won’t kill you,” he spoke in a cold, emotionless voice, without even turning to look at the creature creeping toward him.The creature laughed at his words and rushed through the darkness, moving like a shadow to play with his mind. Her voice echoed from different directions as she disappeared like smoke and danced around Ezra.“You are in my home, youngling. The dark ones told me you’d be coming,” she cackled. “But you won’t be walking out alive. So, forget about your friend and save yourself if you can!”As Ezra stood there motionless, a howling shadow rushed past him and gathered on a dry patch of grass overgrown with violet tulips that glo
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Dominance of the Forgotten God of War
Alex Verlaine was a walking, talking blood-bag who only existed to donate plasma to his ailing brother-in-law. His selfless love for his wife is repaid by betrayal and his sacrifices mocked and ridiculed by his mother-in-law.
But when Alex discovers his wife never loved him and is already in the arms of another man, he casts his veil aside and reveals his true identity as the Legendary Miracle Maker.
They treated him like a servant, now he is back to make them kneel like slaves.
They called him a penniless loser, only to discover that he was the wealthiest man in Alexandria.
"Just who are you really?" Felicia asked in a trembling voice, her face rapidly losing color.
Alex looked into her hazel eyes and breathed like a man possessed, "I am the God you will kneel to from tonight, or watch your whole world burn to ash. I am Alexandria's beating heart, and the only one who can save your dying brother."
Felicia clasped her hands, falling to her knees in submission. "Please forgive me. I was wrong to insult you. My family needs you. Please give me another chance!"
Alex grabbed her face, squeezing her flushed cheeks, and whispered in a husky voice, "Then beg me like you mean it!"
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Chapter: 231. The falloutAlex was surrounded from all sides as an angry mob of infuriated protestors thronged to his SUV while reporters crowded around like vultures.The flashes from the cameras nearly blinded his driver as clicks and snaps lit up the windows, adding further fuel to the fire.“Don’t stop. Just keep driving!” Alex ordered.After a slow crawl, the car finally managed to reach the gate, where the cops and the private security agents managed to push the crowd back and escort them to safety.But all the noise came back at once, erupting in a furious uproar as soon as Alex stepped out of the SUV and headed up the stairs.“Mr. Verlaine, how could your company be so careless with the testing?”“Do people’s lives have no value?”“How are you going to compensate those who contracted skin cancer?”“Can people still trust in Kronos Tech? Or has it all become a part of its new strategy under you?”The same crowd that had once cheered for his announcement a week ago was now out on a witch hunt, ready to b
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Chapter: 230. Everyone has a priceIn a private cabin inside the VIP lounge of Brezza Ares, Henry Pietersen was seated with his charming young companion, Charlotte Henderson, the shining new star of Weekly Buzz, the most popular celebrity news channel in all of Glenmonte.Just booking the table alone had cost Henry a million, and the premium lounge access another 10 million to secure the exclusive membership.Never in her whole life had Charlotte even imagined she would end up in such a place someday, that too without spending a dime from her own purse.It wasn’t just unaffordable for her, but completely out of reach, just like the stars in the sky. Yet Henry had made her wildest dreams come true in a single night.“I see you haven’t touched your food yet. Don’t like how the steak was made?” he asked, glancing at her plate.“The stake looks good,” Charlotte mumbled back. “It’s just that I am not used to…such places. I don’t really belong here. I am just an ordinary reporter.”“Everyone has to start somewhere, Charlotte
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Chapter: 229.A Gentlemanly RivalryOut of all the names Nakamura had expected to hear, Alex Verlaine probably wasn’t even at the bottom of the list.All the dots connected instantly in his mind as he understood it was Alex who had sent Haruto to sabotage the biotech lab. It was the only logical explanation.However, what Alex was doing inside the wildlife reserve still remained a mystery to him.“I think Mr. Verlaine is behind the attack on our lab. We should go after him!” the security chief urged, eager to keep his job.But Nakamura sighed dismissively.“You still have plenty to learn, Takashi. Alex Verlaine isn’t just any random business owner. That man is a billionaire who enjoys watching empires crumble. It is in our best interest to learn more about his motives before doing anything.”“Alright, we can still take down that lying bastard, Haruto. He can’t hide from us. My men will find him before this week ends. I promise!”“I am quite confident he isn’t Glenmonte anymore. If Alex Verlaine is behind the attack, he
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Chapter: 228. Genetic BreakthroughThe God Serum had already caused more trouble than it was worth, and Alex wasn’t ready to wager anything on another medication derived from the same serum, even if it could offer unimaginable benefits.Thus, despite hearing Dr. Lucy’s impassioned explanation, he wasn’t convinced about the idea.“I don’t want you working on the God Serum or anything related to it. This chapter needs to be closed.”Dr. Lucy felt like someone had splashed cold water on her plans. She looked desperately at Alex and asked, “Did you not hear what I just said? The benefits of this new medication would far outweigh our troubles. And this time, I am going to handle things myself. The researchers from Kronos Tech will be working right here in this lab.”Alex thought about it for a while and then asked, “What about the side effects?”“If I can modify the serum correctly and find the right dosage for ordinary people, then the side effects would be negligible. Nothing to be concerned about.”However, Alex still di
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Chapter: 227. Rebirth of a Demigod!Inside Dr. Lucy’s private research center on a remote island off the coast of Norcross, Samantha Atkins was waiting with a team of genetic engineers and biotech specialists when Alex arrived.The tremors had gotten worse by now, and the side effects of the contaminated God Serum were starting to manifest more clearly.As the elevator doors opened, Dr. Lucy’s eyes widened, and a gasp escaped from her trembling lips.“What happened to him?” she cried out in panic as she laid eyes on Alex.Half his body had turned limp, leaving the left side of his face paralyzed and his left arm and leg completely immovable.Captain Williams had to support him with an arm under his shoulder just to keep him standing straight.“The Commander went into cardiac arrest right inside the chopper. He is barely holding it together. Please, help him. I beg you!”Dr. Lucy rushed to Alex’s side and shouted out her instructions.“Clear a table and get the Multi Monitor ready! Move it!”They laid Alex down on a stee
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Chapter: 226. The common enemyEven a second ago, Henry was ready to paint the whole city with blood and quash the insolent mobs of tribals and ungrateful construction workers. But hearing Phillip’s explanation, he sobered up just as quickly.“Alex Verlaine…that name has been like a curse hanging around my neck. No matter what I do, I just can’t seem to get rid of that pup. He has been plaguing me ever since I started the airport project.”“I know. I know it all,” Phillip responded with familiar sympathy.Henry threw his gun in the backseat of his car and took a few deep breaths to bring his nerves under control.“These young swashbucklers think the world owes them something. They think they can point at whatever they want, and it will be theirs,” he muttered, staring blankly into the distance. “Alex Verlaine is a nobody. Yet he thinks he can topple me with his sly little tricks.”“I know guys like Alex a little too well. They come from nothing, but as they somehow manage to amass a fortune, they start believing th
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Chapter: A delicate friendshipAs Zi Han and his friends left the restaurant, Feng Xiao thanked him for the treat and wished him good luck for this upcoming match. “I am confident that you can pull off another magnificent win, but you must find your edge before the match begins,” he advised, before bidding him good night.Once the boys had left, Bridgette and Daisy cosied up to Zi Han again.“It’s already too late. My house is pretty far from here,” Bridgette said, making a puppy face at him. “You wouldn’t mind if we spent the night at your place, would you?”“I…could just drop you off if you—”“I told you he doesn’t consider us as his friends,” Daisy cut in, pulling Bridgette by her arm. “Zi Han still thinks we are trying to take advantage of his kindness.”“I understand.” Bridgette looked away and turned to go. “Wait. It’s nothing like that!” Zi Han called them back. “You can stay the night. I have plenty of extra rooms at my place.”Bridgette smiled faintly, with her back still toward Zi Han. Her act had foole
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Chapter: The Oriental ConnectionZi Han read the name again before glancing at the details scribbled under it. Ingrid wasn’t just a smart businesswoman, but a cultivator as well. And shockingly enough, her Sacred Art was also Elemental Manipulation.“Do you know why I asked Bridgette to suggest this restaurant for our celebration?” Feng Xiao asked.Zi Han’s brow furrowed, and his voice turned dead serious as he looked at Feng Xiao. “Why?”Feng Xiao leaned over the table and whispered, “Because your opponent owns Oriental Delights. She uses the restaurant to source rare ingredients required for brewing her most potent potions. It’s an easy way to keep things out of the public eye and conduct business with utmost secrecy.”Zi Han couldn’t believe that Ingrid not only owned a restaurant in Zhuxin but also carried out her secret business deals right under their noses. It was just the perfect front for smuggling rare herbs and spices without causing a stir.All this new information made Zi Han realize that even though the
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Chapter: Flipping the scriptLisa’s wild accusation infuriated the manager. He couldn’t believe a mere waitress like her could insult such a high-profile customer.“That's enough! You’re fired! Don’t freaking show your face in this restaurant again!” he shouted, showing her the door.“But I did read them the menu!” Lisa cried out indignantly. “Just listen to her lie. She has been standing here like a mute mannequin for ten minutes now,” Bridgette joined in, taking Zi Han’s side. More than defending her friend, she enjoyed watching the lowly waitress make a fool of herself in front of the manager.Even Yutai and Lefan got in on the game without any invitation.“I don’t think a waitress has been this rude to us before,” Yutai said.“Perhaps she is too lazy to attend tables,” Lefan quipped. “I am surprised more people haven’t complained about her till now.”Seeing all her friends joining the fun, even Daisy got down and dirty.“You should teach your waitress how to behave with customers. She is the most obnoxious an
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Chapter: What goes around, comes around“Why the hell are you staring at Han like you’ve never seen a good-looking guy in your whole life?” Daisy scoffed, giving Lisa the condescending side-eye.Bridgette noticed Lisa’s shell-shocked expression as well. But she couldn’t tell if she was genuinely astounded by Zi Han’s appearance or if it was something else.“Hello!” She snapped her fingers in front of Lisa. “Aren’t you supposed to greet the guests and guide them to their table?”“I think this one is still under training,” Yutai sneered. “We should ask for another waitress who knows basic etiquette.”Lisa quickly came back to her senses and snapped out of her stupor. “I am so sorry. I just thought your friend looked awfully familiar to someone I used to know.”“Who was this friend of yours?” Zi Han asked, stepping forward. “Tell me about this friend. Did he used to work here with you?”At first, Lisa had thought she was just thinking too much, but hearing Zi Han’s voice, she realized it wasn’t a case of mistaken identity. This
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Chapter: A dish best served coldBefore the next lecture could start, Zi Han excused himself and walked out of the classroom. Making his way to a quiet corner overlooking the cafeteria, he dialed Chef Roland’s number.“Hello. Who is this?”Since Zi Han had switched to a private number, the chef had no idea who was calling. However, since the name was hidden, he automatically assumed it was someone important.“Hello? Can you hear me?” he repeated. “I am Chef Roland Jenkins from Oriental Delights. How may I help you today?”Zi Han waited a while longer, testing the man’s patience just for fun.“I am going to disconnect if you have nothing to say. It’s the middle of the day. We are awfully busy here, so please—”“Good afternoon, Mr. Roland,” Zi Han spoke at last. “I was hoping to make a reservation at your restaurant. I hear it’s a pretty upscale establishment.”The head chef cleared his throat and put on his best behaviour.“You have heard right, sir. Oriental Delights is among the best fine dining experiences in the ci
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Chapter: Campus HeartthrobThe next day, as Zi Han returned to college, the whole campus greeted him with roaring cheers and a loud round of applause. By defeating the cultivator from the School of Lunging Shadows, he had brought honor to the entire college and proved his worth as a martial artist.Even the principal came out to greet him with a friendly smile. “That was some incredible performance. The best I have seen in years,” he said, shaking Zi Han’s hand. “We are honoured to have a cultivator like you study in the Argos College of Commerce. You have already made our hearts swell with pride, but I am confident you are made for even greater things.”“I just did my best,” Zi Han replied politely, showing little emotion.This gesture broadened the principal’s smile, and he patted Zi Han on his shoulder. “I like your confidence. Keep training, and the college promises to support you in every way possible. You can skip your lectures whenever you deem fit, and I will find someone to do your assignments as well.
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