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“How did you do that?” James asked, disbelief etched across his face. He stepped closer to Serena’s bed, as if seeing her awake would make it real. “Dr. Alvarez, check her vitals.”Andrew immediately approached, pulling his stethoscope from around his neck and examining the monitors. “She’s fine,” he said, still sounding stunned. “Everything’s normal now.” He turned to Joaquin. “What kind of medicine was that?”“That’s not medicine,” James interjected sharply. “That’s a drug, isn’t it?” He looked at Emilio and Clarissa, voice rising. “We need to run further tests on Serena immediately.”Serena blinked at the chaos, confused and groggy. “Wait… what’s going on?” she asked, trying to sit up. “Why is everyone here?”Joaquin took a step toward her, wanting to be the first to reassure her—but James blocked his path with a raised hand. “Don’t you dare get near her.”Emilio moved to Serena’s side and gently took her hand. “Are you really okay now, anak?” he asked, his voice trembling.

Last Updated : 2025-05-03

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Last Updated : 2025-05-24

Chapter 232 : Connection

“You know it’s time, Joaquin.”Joaquin exhaled deeply as he heard the voice of Miguel Suarez. After leaving the hospital, Rick had picked him up, saying Miguel had called for him.“I know what you’re going through right now. But you can’t neglect your training,” Miguel said. “Master Aiden is waiting. We need to start the search for the Serpent.”Joaquin let out a long breath, torn between his duty and his love.“I understand,” he said. “But I can’t just leave Serena like this.”Rick placed the iPad he was holding onto the table.“I think you’ll want to see this,” he said. “We’ve been digging into the information George Beckham left behind. We found out he’d been meeting with someone connected to the Villareals.”Joaquin stiffened.He took the iPad and scanned through the information.He still hadn’t told them the truth about who he really was.They had no idea about his connection to the Villareal family.But right now, that didn’t matter. Not when they were looking into someone who m

Last Updated : 2025-06-02

Chapter 233: Longing

Ever since Joaquin left her room, Serena hadn’t been able to stop thinking about him. She couldn’t explain the strange feeling that kept nagging at her.Up to now, her father and stepmother still hadn’t told her anything.The last thing she remembered was getting into an accident—an incident she believed happened because of the heartbreak and frustration from her father’s decision to marry her off to James Villareal. But something about it felt… off. It didn’t line up with what her parents and James were saying.“Where’s Joaquin? Hasn’t he come back yet?” Serena asked Clarissa.Clarissa paused mid-slice, the apple in her hand momentarily forgotten. She sighed when she saw Serena once again staring out the window.She had already lost count of how many times Serena had asked about Joaquin—or when he was coming back.“I’m not sure yet, Serena. I’ll try to call him again later,” she said gently and went back to slicing.Serena shook her head slowly.“I just don’t understand why James won

Last Updated : 2025-06-20

Chapter 234: Getting ready

“Are you really sure about leaving? Aren’t you going to fix things with Serena first?” Jasmine asked worriedly, watching her brother pack his things again.Joaquin paused for a moment. He let out a deep sigh before continuing what he was doing.As much as he wanted to prioritize Serena, he had no choice but to send her a letter for now. Deep down, he knew he had to focus on the ranking first. In the current state of his life, he had no power to change anything—not yet.“Yes, Jasmine. That’s why I need you to watch over Serena for me. I know you can do that, right?”“I… I don’t know. I’ll try my best. But you know James, don’t you? And now, his hatred for us is even worse.”Joaquin finally stopped what he was doing and turned to his sister.“Don’t worry. After this, I’ll face him. I’ll make sure he can’t do anything to us anymore.”Jasmine’s brows furrowed.“What do you mean? What are you planning, Joaquin?”Joaquin’s expression turned serious.“I’m done being silent, Jasmine. When I r

Last Updated : 2025-06-20

Chapter 235: Fighting your fear

Joaquin hadn’t realized how long the ride with Rick had been until the car finally rolled to a stop in front of a large, weathered house. The sun was already dipping beneath the horizon, casting an orange hue across the sky. The house looked as though it had stood for centuries—its wood faded and chipped, vines curling around its pillars like ancient guardians. The air was thick with the scent of damp leaves and earth, and every shadow seemed to move just slightly when you weren’t looking at it.“We’re here,” Rick said, stepping out of the car. “I hope that you are really ready.”Joaquin clenched his fists and breathed in deeply. He didn’t know what kind of welcome awaited him, but it didn’t matter anymore. “I am ready,” he replied with quiet resolve.

Last Updated : 2025-07-01

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Last Updated : 2025-07-01

Chapter 236: Sole Healer

Joaquin woke with a strange kind of energy coursing through his veins. It was as if he had been baptized in fire and emerged reborn. Every breath he took felt sharper, deeper. His senses heightened. His vision was clearer. His resolve—unshakable.He had descended the mountain at dawn. Rick was waiting for him. Without wasting time, they headed straight to the venue for the Tiger Ranking competition.Because of Joaquin’s overwhelming performance in the Blue Tiger trials, he had earned the rare privilege of bypassing two full ranks. Now, he was headed straight into the Gold Tiger Ranking.“You’ll need to register first,” Rick told him as they drove through the winding city streets. “They said the tournament begins in a week. You still have time, Joaquin.”

Last Updated : 2025-07-02

Chapter 237: The Trial of Flame and Coil

Rick watched as Joaquin was swallowed by the darkness behind the hidden door. The moment the last sound of his footsteps faded into silence, Rick stepped forward to follow. But a hand stopped him.“You cannot enter,” the gatekeeper said firmly. “Only the participant may proceed.”Rick sighed deeply. He didn’t argue. He trusted Joaquin. Still, it didn’t stop the worry pressing on his chest.Inside the tunnel, Joaquin was engulfed in darkness. The only light came from the faint, golden pulse of threadlike energy woven into the soles of his shoes—the same shoes granted to him upon entering this trial.Eventually, the tunnel opened into a wide, circular chamber carved from raw, time-worn stone. Strange symbols were etched into every

Last Updated : 2025-07-03

Chapter 238: The Flamebearer’s Mark

Joaquin didn’t know what to feel after the trial.One moment he was inside that chamber, touching the amulet—the next, he was back inside the cobbler’s shop.His heart was still pounding, sweat clinging to his temples. He looked down at his arms.On his right forearm, burned into his skin, was the face of a tiger—fierce, noble, and alive in its expression.On his left, a serpent coiled tightly around his arm, its mouth open in mid-hiss, eyes sharp and predatory.Both marks pulsed faintly, as though his veins were lit with fire.“What was tha

Last Updated : 2025-07-04

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