He stood tall on the stage without showing the slightest trace of nervousness.His gaze remained calm. His breathing steady.Yet the pressure pouring toward him from every direction was unmistakably real.The old man before him took one step back.“Here,” he said calmly, his voice echoing clearly throughout the hall, “we do not judge with words.”He paused briefly before continuing.“We judge… with proof.”Oscar said nothing.He simply stared ahead.“Many claim that you can create the Eternity Pill,” the old man continued. “A medicine capable of pulling someone back from the edge of death itself.”Several people beneath the stage exchanged glances.Some were curious.Some doubtful.And others quietly waited for an opportunity.“But,” the old man said, his voice sharpening, “the world we live in does not run on rumors.”He raised a hand.Two men immediately carried a middle-aged man onto the stage. His body looked weak, his face deathly pale, and every breath came out ragged and uneven

In the middle of it all, Oscar stood calmly one step ahead of Ellizabeth, shielding her instinctively.Meanwhile, the mysterious man slowly loosened his shoulders as if he had merely finished warming up.His expression remained calm, but his eyes were sharp and calculating.“Interesting,” he said softly. “It’s rare for anyone to block my attacks without taking a step back.”Oscar remained unfazed. His gaze stayed steady, though his focus sharpened.“I don’t have time for games like this,” he replied shortly.The man smiled faintly.“Unfortunately…” he said, taking another step forward, “I do.”Without any warning, the man vanished from where he stood.He moved far faster than before—so fast that even Ellizabeth couldn’t follow him with her eyes.“Oscar!” she cried in panic.“Stay behind me,” Oscar cut in firmly without turning around.A sharp gust of wind came from the left.In a split second, Oscar twisted his body.BAM!A powerful kick slammed into his raised arm.The collision echo

Silence returned once again.Oscar stood there for several moments before turning toward the house.The lights inside were still on.Ellizabeth was definitely waiting for him.Oscar let out a long breath.Then he walked inside—closing the door behind him.The next morning, the atmosphere inside the house felt much calmer.Sunlight filtered through the curtains, illuminating the spacious living room. Yet the peaceful morning did little to ease Oscar’s mind.He sat quietly on the couch, staring at the cup of tea in his hand without taking a sip.His thoughts remained fixed on the two people who had appeared the night before.Two people... with terrifyingly unusual auras.Ellizabeth walked out of the kitchen carrying a plate of breakfast. She looked refreshed, but the concern lingering in her eyes was impossible to hide.“You still haven’t eaten?” she asked softly.Oscar shook his head. “Not hungry.”She set the plate on the table before sitting across from him. For a moment, she simply

Both men moved simultaneously.One from the right.One from the left.Yet Oscar remained standing exactly where he was.Calm.The next second—he vanished from sight.CRACK!A brutal kick smashed into the side of the first man’s head.THUD!Oscar’s elbow drove hard into the second attacker’s stomach.His movements were fast.Efficient.Without a single wasted motion.Within seconds, both men collapsed to the ground.Silence.Oscar stood between them.Not even breathing hard.Not even slightly disturbed.“If this is all you’ve got...” he muttered coldly, “don’t bother coming back.”But suddenly—the sound of applause echoed behind him.“Impressive.”The street fell silent again as Oscar slowly turned around.A man stood at the far end of the road.His expression looked relaxed.But his aura...was different.Far heavier than the three men before him.“Looks like I won’t need to waste time testing you myself,” the man said as he casually walked closer.Oscar narrowed his eyes.“And who

Only then did Oscar realize—his clothes were covered in dust, and bruises had formed along his arm.“You were fighting again, weren’t you?” Her voice lowered.Oscar didn’t answer immediately.“It wasn’t a big deal.”“Not a big deal?!” Ellizabeth glared at him sharply. “Do you think I can’t see what’s happening?”Silence filled the room.Oscar finally let out a slow breath.“People have started coming after me.”Ellizabeth froze.“Coming after you... for what?” she asked quietly, even though deep down she already knew the answer.“For my abilities.”The moment Oscar said those words, the atmosphere in the room changed completely.Ellizabeth swallowed slowly.From the very beginning, she had already suspected this day would come. Once Oscar’s name started spreading... people like these were inevitable.“You need to be careful,” Ellizabeth said softly.Oscar gave a faint smile.“I’m always careful.”“That’s not what I mean.” She shook her head. “These people aren’t ordinary. If they’re