. . The news about the unknown, beheaded figure discovered in Dimvale City Hall was not the only story shaking the city. Just a few hours later, another harrowing report emerged, and it soon took center stage across all media. Inside an abandoned building in Dimvale City, a gruesome scene awaited. Calling it a “pile of bodies” would have been an understatement; it was a mountain of corpses. Bodies upon bodies were stacked haphazardly, forming a grotesque monument to violence. These people had not died of natural causes; they had been murdered in all sorts of horrific manners, as if by a brutal, animalistic force. The sight resembled a savage slaughterhouse more than anything fit for human eyes. News reports revealed that police had been tipped off by an anonymous source, urging them to inspect the building. Following the tip, officers entered the building and made the horrifying discovery. This mountain of corpses, reeking with the stench of death, sent chills through even the most

..One Month LaterDimvale CityA month had passed since the deadly path of the south had come to an end. The internship at Cradle Valley University had also concluded, and most students had returned to the campus; including Landon.This time, however, Landon didn’t come back alone. He returned with Daisy, his foster sister fortunate enough to be accepted as a freshman at the renowned Cradle Valley University. Excited to start her new life, Daisy had joined Landon and Trixie on the trip back to Dimvale City, ready to embark on her studies.Landon’s friends—those he considered his brothers—were already waiting at their shared house in Dimvale. With Landon back in town, the house came to life with activity and laughter. He took the time to introduce Daisy to each of his friends, who quickly welcomed her into their circle. He also decided to enroll Trixie in school, hoping she could finally experience the life of a regular child. However, Landon ensured she was closely guarded at all ti

..Everyone was utterly shocked when they saw Tricia step out of one of the luxurious Rolls-Royces parked outside. It was as if time had stopped; they could hardly believe their eyes. Tricia looked completely transformed. She was dressed in high-end designer brands, wearing clothes and accessories that clearly cost a small fortune. Her appearance radiated elegance and sophistication. This was not the Tricia they all knew—this was a version of Tricia no one had ever expected to see.The main question lingering in everyone’s mind was simple: What on earth had happened to Tricia? She had always been the kind of person who blended into the background, but now she looked like someone who belonged on the cover of a fashion magazine. It was obvious that something significant had changed in her life, though none of them knew what it could be. They stared, still reeling from the shock of seeing her step out of a high-end Rolls-Royce, an experience unimaginable for most of them.As they were p

..The rest Sovereigns’ actions were playing out exactly as Landon had anticipated. Attempting to seek them out, scouring whatever caves or hideouts they were entrenched in, would have been a monumental task, both tedious and time-consuming. He had already predicted that if he had chosen that approach, he would still be searching for the remaining shadow families even a decade from now.Instead, Landon had conceived a more efficient plan to locate his elusive enemies: he would lure them into Dimvale City and strike once they revealed themselves. After all, this was his territory; he knew every inch of it and would easily be able to identify intruders. With the city under his control, he would have the upper hand, allowing him to detect any invader the moment they set foot within his domain.As Landon pondered the strategy, a sudden idea lit up his mind, causing him to smirk. Speaking of invaders…“By the way, there’s someone I want you to investigate for me,” he said, his tone casual

..After Landon left the Crescent Resort, he returned home with a heavy heart and a mind clouded by worries. There were so many troubling thoughts swirling within him that he found it difficult to concentrate on anything else. The mysterious disappearance of his siblings weighed heavily on his mind, filling him with a sense of dread and helplessness. However, as evening fell, he realized that dwelling too deeply on their sudden vanishing would only drive him to madness.He decided, for his own sanity, to stop obsessing over it. He didn’t have enough clues yet to solve the mystery, so he would simply let the matter rest for now. A clue was bound to surface eventually—some thread or lead that would reveal what had happened to his siblings. When that moment came, he would be ready to act decisively.That night, Landon forced himself to sleep, though rest did not come easily. In the morning, he resolved to stick to his tactic of lying low, observing patiently, and letting events unfold u