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Chapter 81. The Stepbrother
Morning sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating the hallway. Lucius descended the stairs, his stomach growling.As he reached the landing, voices drifted from the foyer. Mr. Von Doom and a stern-faced commander stood near the entrance."...bringing some fresh meat for the soldiers and hunters," Mr. Von Doom said."Much appreciated, Monsieur Von Doom," the commander replied."We'll need all the help we can get. Our scouts report the beast's movements are unpredictable."Mr. Von Doom nodded. "I've heard rumors of a Chinese princess joining the hunt.""Silvia, yes," the commander confirmed. "A skilled huntress. We're assembling the best team possible."Lucius lingered, listening."The hunt will commence soon," the commander announced. "We'll require a local guide. Someone familiar with the forest's layout."Mr. Von Doom's expression turned polite but firm. "I'm afraid I must decline. My duties here are too pressing."The commander's eyes narrowed. "Understood, Monsieur Von Do
Chapter 80. Silvia
Silvia sipped her ale, her eyes scanning the bustling tavern. Fellow hunters gathered around, their voices rising."The King's bounty is 10,000 livres," one hunter boasted."I'll take that beast down myself," another hunter claimed.Silvia listened intently, her expression unreadable.A grizzled hunter, Diego, leaned in. "I've heard it's not just any beast," Diego said."Rumors say it's a lycanthrope.""A werewolf?" a young hunter repeated, wide-eyed.Diego nodded. "The villagers have seen it. Tall, with razor-sharp claws and teeth."Silvia's gaze narrowed. She had heard similar stories in China. Of the Jiangshi, bloodthirsty creatures roaming the night. But this beast seemed different, more powerful.A burly hunter, Argent, slammed his fist on the table."We'll need traps, silver bullets, and men with steel nerves."The group nodded in agreement. Silvia remained silent, her thoughts racing. She had left China to escape the Emperor's expectations, to find adventure and purpose.Now, s
Chapter 79. Fierce Confrontation
I gripped my knife tightly, my senses on high alert. The Darach's eyes seemed to bore into my soul, its gaze hypnotic. "You're... different," the Darach repeated, its voice low and menacing. "A threat to my existence." My heart pounded, my breath caught in my throat. "I won't back down," I said, trying to sound braver than I felt. "You've killed many innocent people, and now I can do something about it."The Darach chuckled, a low, rumbling sound. "We'll see about that." Without warning, it lunged, its massive body blurring as it struck. I tried to dodge, but the Darach's speed was incredible. Claws swiped across my chest, tearing fabric and flesh. I grunted, pain searing through my torso. I stumbled backward, knife flashing in the dim light.The Darach followed, its eyes blazing with fury. I felt dizzy from the pain, but I knew that any mistake would make me its next victim. "You should have stayed hidden," it snarled. I parried its attacks, knife slicing through the air. But the Dar
Chapter 78. A New Path
I burst out of the basement, my heart racing. The mirror's reflection still haunted me – purple eyes, blood-stained hands, and razor-sharp canines. I sprinted up the stairs, slamming my bedroom door shut behind me. Breathless, I rummaged through my worn leather bag. Amidst the chaos, a tattered book emerged. Its cover, once a deep blue, now faded to a muted gray. The pages yellowed with age. My trembling hands opened the book, revealing my mother's handwriting across the pages, a mix of ancient languages and cryptic symbols. Teachings she had shared with me before her passing.I flipped the pages until I got to the part I was searching for. My mother had once taught me about the werewolves. In fact, she had once told me that my Uncle, General Maximus Decimus, was rumored to be one of these ungodly beasts. My focus was now on this page where my mother wrote down details of werewolves."The most famous mythological account of werewolves comes from the legend of Lycaon, a king of Arcadia
Chapter 77. A beast no doubt
Lucius woke with a splitting headache, as if his mind was cleaved in two. He sprang up, disregarding the pain, and rushed to the mirror.His abdomen, where the gray wolf's claws had torn through his clothes, showed no sign of injury. No wound, no scar.Confusion etched on his face. How was this possible?No time to ponder. Lucius glanced at the clock; he was already late for work.One more absence, and Monsieur Lafleur would dismiss him without hesitation.Lucius hastened downstairs, grabbed a bucket of water, and splashed it over his face.The icy shock cleared his mind. He dressed swiftly, donning his worn leather apron.As he rushed out the door, Mrs. Von Doom's concerned voice called after him."Lucius, are you well? You look—""I'm fine, Madame," Lucius replied hastily. "Late for work."The crisp morning air invigorated him as he sprinted toward the town's barnyard.Monsieur Lafleur's stern face awaited him."Late again, Lucius," Lafleur growled. "You're pushing your luck."Luciu
Chapter 76. The Curse
Lucius and Eryndor sat together in a private room. Eryndor was wondering how Lucius managed to take on the human form, but he couldn't bring himself to ask the latter."I'm sure you're wondering about my new appearance." Lucius spoke with a smile on his face."Well, yes.. but if you don't want to share it with me.." Eryndor said. Even though he said this, his curious mind was screaming something else."Don't worry, I'll tell you my story. The story of how I got this Lycaon curse.. of how I became a the being you've come to know. It's time you know the other side of the coin." Lucius said.*[FRANCE, 1784, EARTH].Lucius Von Blake adjusted his waistcoat, ensuring the silver buttons were securely fastened. He smoothed his dark hair, a habit his mother, Lucilla, had instilled in him. His eyes, an unsettling shade of brown, gazed back from the mirror.Downstairs, the door creaked open, and a rugged voice echoed through the hallway. "Good morrow, Monsieur Von Doom. I'm looking for your exp
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