Absolute silence conquered the main lobby of Aristhos Corp.The gunpowder smoke was slowly sucked into the giant air vents on the ceiling. Hundreds of elite mercenary corpses were scattered in every direction. Fresh blood pooled, soaking the ruined marble floor. The concrete walls were riddled with bullet holes. The lobby of the trillion-dollar skyscraper now looked exactly like a slaughterhouse.In the middle of that sea of blood, Xavier stood with perfectly upright posture.His black tailored suit looked absolutely flawless. His leather shoes were polished without a single speck of dirt. There was not a single drop of blood or dust clinging to his body. His demonic aura completely rejected all mortal filth."The slaughter is complete, Boss," Lyra reported over the comms channel. The female hacker's voice sounded incredibly enthusiastic."A flawlessly clean job, Sir," Fenrir added. The giant man stood guarding the elevator doors in the back. "Not a single rat escaped this lobby."Xav

The air inside the secret passageway felt incredibly suffocating. The putrid stench of rotting carcasses and wet mud stung the nose. Adrian clamped his hands tightly over his face. He stepped downward behind his mother with violently trembling legs."It smells like absolute shit!" Adrian complained in a hoarse voice. "What the hell is this place, Mother?! Why is there a tunnel this disgusting underneath our house?!""Keep your mouth shut and keep walking," Isabella ordered sharply. The woman held a small flashlight to illuminate the incredibly steep stone steps.They arrived at the bottom of the staircase. A circular underground room stretched out before them. The chamber was constructed from ancient brickwork covered in thick, dark moss.The beam of Isabella's flashlight swept across the entire room.Adrian widened his eyes in sheer horror. Bones were scattered across every corner of the concrete floor. There were goat skulls, cow ribs, and several bones shaped suspiciously like huma

Heavy rain continued to batter the streets of New York City. The night wind howled fiercely.Xavier walked with absolute calm through the storm. His long black overcoat fluttered elegantly behind him. Fenrir walked closely on his left side. The giant man vigilantly surveyed every corner of the dark street."Boss," Lyra called out over the comms channel. The female hacker's tone sounded incredibly tense. "My satellites are picking up strange movements straight ahead of you.""Explain," Xavier ordered without breaking his stride."There are three SUVs moving to intercept your position," Lyra reported rapidly. "The vehicles do not have civilian license plates. They are broadcasting on NYPD frequency codes. But they have not activated their sirens.""They are trying to ambush us quietly," Fenrir deduced with a heavy voice. "Are those Isabella's reinforcements?""No," Lyra answered. The sound of frantic keyboard typing echoed. "They are genuinely registered as police detectives. They are m

Heavy rain continued to batter the asphalt streets. The golden light radiating from the spear in Gideon's hand was blindingly bright."You are going to burn to ashes tonight, you bastard!" Gideon shouted with a savage laugh. "This spear has killed hundreds of demons just like you! Your heart is going to be pierced wide open tonight!"Xavier stood tall in his bound position. The golden chains from the four remaining detectives were still tightly wrapped around his arms and legs. White smoke continuously billowed from his severely blistered skin. Yet that aristocratic face did not radiate a single ounce of fear or panic."Your light is nothing but a pathetic illusion," Xavier replied highly elegantly. "You possess absolutely no authority over my life.""You talk too much, you idiot!" Gideon roared, brimming with fury. "Let us see if you can still speak elegantly after this!"Gideon pulled his spear backward. The muscles in his arm tensed rigidly. He swung his arm forward with his absolu

The rainstorm battered the asphalt streets with extreme cruelty.Xavier walked, dragging his incredibly heavy feet. His black shirt was torn and scorched in multiple places. Thick black blood dripped continuously from his fingertips. Every single step left a dark, lingering trail across the puddles of rainwater.Dead ahead, the massive iron gates of the Aristhos Estate towered high.A reddish-purple dome of energy completely enveloped the entire perimeter of the luxurious mansion. The dome radiated a suffocatingly thick, scorching heat. A primal, ancient hum echoed from deep within the mystical barrier.The sharp crackle of static hissed from the earpiece in Xavier's ear."Boss! Please answer me!" Lyra screamed over the comms channel. The female hacker's voice sounded profoundly desperate. "Have you arrived?!""I am already looking at the gates," Xavier answered, his breathing ragged."Please retreat, Boss!" Lyra begged, sobbing uncontrollably. "Your mortal vessel is completely shatte