Ethan Colberg: Rise Of The Hidden War God

Chapter 1

Sophia called Ethan to bring him to the hospital because he needed to donate blood to his mother. Leaving home, a woman approached him. "You are a war god," she said. "You safeguarded the nation, but fate has caused you to lose your powers and memory. You have much wealth and influence."

Ethan never believed her. He rushed into ignoring her. The lady handed him her card. "If you don't believe me, I will be back tomorrow."

Ethan took the card without checking and rushed out. He got a taxi and moved to the hospital. Sophia already waited for him at the entrance of the hospital. Her cold stare made Ethan feel uncomfortable.

"You are late," Sophia spoke in an affected tone. Ethan replied with an apology, but Sophia turned her face away, leading him to the donation room.

Just as the doctor was about to draw blood, Ethan felt a slight flutter in his stomach at the thought of it. He married Sophia at the time when he was under the shock of losing his memory and wasn't able to eliminate the nagging feeling in his subconscious that this beautiful woman really cared about him. The doctor took 600ml blood out of Ethan, leaving him looking pale and weak.

A well-dressed man, who was suave in contrast to the others, approached them. "Ah, Sophia; I see that you have the work for your mother's treatment." He said this with a sugar-coated tone to his voice. Immediately, it came to Sophia; she smiled and thanked him for helping get the best doctors for her mother.

Alexander Grey had an extended discourse with Sophia, while Ethan cringed alongside them. A doctor emerged and mentioned that Sophia's mother had an illness that was treatable but that the so-called "Miracle Doctor" would have to carry out the operation. Alexander said he would bring the doctor immediately, and Sophia's hope came to life.

Ethan grew increasingly uneasy during their conversation. Sophia nodded in his direction and then told Alexander, "This useless thing is no longer needed." Alexander signaled to the doctor, who said that one more blood draw could be needed. Sophia told the nurse to continue drawing blood from Ethan.

Ethan did not like this and felt fear pouring through him. "That would kill me," he rasped, trying to pull the needle out.

On the other hand, Sophia mocked him, "Draw until he's on the brink of death, but leave him with a last breath."

For an instant, the nurse waited, but Sophia's glare forced her to continue. Ethan felt himself growing weaker and losing sight. All of him tried to resist, but he was too weak.

Ethan's eyelids were heavy as the nurse drew blood. Sophia rose from her seat without any expression on her face. "Take care of my mother," she commanded as she prepared to exit. "I don't want him to die yet."

With her departure, there was a vacuum in the room. Ethan's gaze remained on the ceiling above, and he could feel his breath slowly dying. His countdown had begun.

The last strength of his being brought Ethan to reach out for his phone lying on the floor. He clasped it when the lady's card slipped from his pocket. Miracle Doctor, Linda Sarman. Ethan's eyes glowed in shock. Is not this the doctor Sophia and Alexander were looking for?

Ethan's sight began to blur, and he felt it was fading away. He knew he had to hang on, but his body seemed to disagree with him. Just then, as darkness engulfed him, Ethan heard footsteps approaching; footsteps that filled him with hope.

The world was covered with darkness for Ethan, but he was still not out. He felt as though a force of some kind was dragging him back into himself. He lay on a hospital bed with beeping machines screaming out for attention all around him.

As he opened his eyes slowly, a figure appeared to be standing in the corner watching him. This was the woman who had said he was a war god. Linda Sarman, the Miracle Doctor stepped forward, and their eyes met.

"Remember what you went through," she said, her voice low and calm. "But don't fear. You're more than safe now."

Ethan tried to sit up, but he was soon met with a feeling of dizziness. Linda rushed to his side, helping him get steady.

"What...what happened?" Ethan asked in a voice harsh from blood loss.

"Your wife was draining your blood," Linda said, her eyes flashing with anger. "But not anymore because now I will protect you."

"Wife?" "Protection?" "What on earth was happening?" Ethan thought.

The door burst open, and in rushed Sophia, her furious face twisted. "How can you do this?" she cried at Linda, her gaze deeply focused. "He's my husband, and I'll do anything to rescue my mother."

Linda towered over Sophia in spite of the words, her eyes set straight on Sophia as she declared, "You won't be doing anything." In a firm tone of voice, she added, "Ethan is under my care now and not a single person will lay a finger on him again.”

He watched his two mothers battle it out for victory. And the tension? Oh the tension? A thousand times worse than ma and dad grounding him when he got in the car and took off without letting them know where he was. Ethan looked at Linda and saw something in her eyes that gave him a glimmer of hope.

Pushing himself up with vigor, Ethan set his eyes on Sophia. "I will not let you use me." He affirmed. "I took charge of my own life."

Sophia's face was flushed with anger, and she walked forward; however, Linda shut her down. "You won't harm him again," Linda said, her voice cool, "and he's under my protection, and I will make sure you become responsible for your actions."

Ethan twisted his legs over the side of the bed, testing his strength. He was weak, but he would have fought for himself. He looked at Linda, who gave him an encouraging nod.

Alexander Grey came to the doorstep, concerned on his face. "What's wrong?" he asked, while looking through the room with his eyes. Instantly, Sophia's face was lit up with a clear smile. "Darling, this woman is molesting me," she said innocently.

Ethan looked deeply with his eyes. He knew that Sophia was playing with him in a live game. He just didn't know about the rules. He turned to Linda, but she seemed to know what was going on.

The environment filled up now froze, holding up to the outcome. Would Ethan free himself completely of Sophia?

Or was he going to fall prey to her again?

Time was the only thing that would tell.