At that moment, Elvis slowly turned his back to Damien and faced everyone in the room. His eyes swept across their stunned faces Master George, Serenity’s grandfather, Serenity herself, and every other person too afraid to breathe.“Well…” his voice was steady, cold, and deliberate. “I can see it in your eyes. Every single one of you is curious. You’re shocked. Some of you are even disgusted.”He took a step forward.“You’ve all been wondering… Is it true? Is what Damien said true? Has Elvis really joined the Circle?”He let the silence settle for a moment, then nodded.“Fine. Let me clear the air.” His lips curved into a calm, mocking smile. “Yes. It’s true. I’m a member of the Circle. Not just a pawn. I’m now one of the strongest fighters they have. That’s not something I can hide anymore. Not after what just happened.”His gaze shifted sharply to Serenity.“You felt it yourself, didn’t you?” he said, his tone turning sharper. “You attacked me with your full strength. You put your p

At that moment, hearing what Elvis just said, the atmosphere inside the mansion tightened like a rope being drawn to its limit. The tension was so thick it felt like the walls themselves were holding their breath. No one moved. No one spoke.Master George’s face had drained of all color, his legs trembling beneath him. He was frozen, caught between fear and helplessness. Serenity’s fists remained clenched at her sides, knuckles pale, her jaw tight, but even she didn’t dare to speak. Her pride had already been shattered earlier now, she was overwhelmed by a growing storm of confusion and powerlessness. And her grandfather? He couldn’t even raise a single word. His old heart was heavy. He had never imagined this situation unfolding inside his very own home.However Elvis stood tall and calm, exuding danger like it was stitched into his skin. His eyes never left Damien, who remained poised, unshaken.Then, to everyone’s surprise, Demian… smiled, not a mocking smile, not a smile of fear.

Immediately, when everyone saw that Damien was holding Elvis' decaying sword, they were completely shocked. Their eyes were wide, and nobody could speak. This was the same decay technique that had turned trees into black ash. It had destroyed everything it touched. Even the ground where the sword landed earlier had started to rot and crack.So how was Damien still standing?How was his hand not melting? Why was his body not falling apart?However Serenity could not believe it. Her heart started beating fast. She looked at Damien’s hand again just to be sure. Yes, he was really holding the sword. Yes, he was not shaking. Yes, he was fine.At that moment Master George was the first to whisper, “That’s not possible…”Even Serenity’s grandfather took a step back. He had seen many deadly weapons before, but he had never seen anyone survive touching a decaying blade never.But Damien… he was still standing. Calm. Silent. Like he had just picked up a wooden stick.Immediately Elvis was the m

Elvis was sure he could block the punch. He had faced many strong fighters in training and real battle, and he believed he had enough strength and skill to stop Damien. So, as Damien’s fist came flying toward him, Elvis quickly raised his hand, planning to catch the blow mid-air and hold it still. But the moment his hand touched Damien’s fist, everything changed.It wasn’t just power it was something deeper, something heavier. A strange, burning energy rushed through his skin the instant they made contact. His hand didn’t just feel pain it felt like it was being crushed from the inside. His body had never experienced anything like it. However before he could pull his hand back or even react properly, the full force of Damien’s punch slammed straight into his face.At that moment his head jerked backward violently, and a thick burst of blood shot out of his mouth. His vision turned blurry. He could feel his knees going weak, but he didn’t fall at least not yet. For a second, he stood s

At that moment, Damien calmly stepped away from Elvis’s motionless body, the air still humming with the residue of his devastating power. He looked down briefly, then lifted his hands and casually dusted them off, as though everything that had just happened was nothing more than a chore he had finished ahead of schedule.“Well,” he muttered under his breath, his voice carrying an eerie calm, “it seems this ended quicker than I expected. I thought he was actually strong…”There was no gloating in his tone just quiet observation. As if he’d faced countless opponents like Elvis before, and this was merely another name on the list. Another enemy dealt with. Another threat… erased.Across the courtyard, Serenity and her grandfather, Master George, remained frozen.They didn’t blink, they didn’t move.They just stood there, stunned beyond words.Serenity’s hands trembled slightly by her side, her lips parted, but no sound came out. Her eyes, wide and filled with disbelief, were locked on Da