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Backstory of Donald Cage
“Donald Cage was not born to wealth, Barry,” The Golden Cat’s began. “Just like you, he was born to nothing. A street rat with no future nor glory.”The Golden Cat continued calmly. “As a little boy, he slept in shelters, polished shoes for salary men, and worked in the mines to cough up a living.”Barry’s attention sharpened.The Black Cat’s eyes narrowed. “And then one day, fortune smiled upon him. It was during the stock market crash of 1987. Black Monday.” The Golden Cat added. “But while the world panicked, and empires collapsed, Donald Cage prospered.”Barry leaned forward. “You made him rich?”“Yes,” the Golden Cat replied. “Donald amassed a fortune during the crisis. He became the first man in human history to amass a personal wealth of $100 trillion."Barry's eyes widened in surprise. "Unbelievable. You mean he was the world's first trillionaire?""Indeed he was," the Black Cat of misfortune responded, her voice raspy. “And that was the beginning of his downfall.”Barry rear
Donald Cage
Barry settled into the bleacher seat, watching his twin daughters, Daisy and Debby dominating in their high school tennis game. The afternoon sun hung warmly over the high school courts, glinting off the clean white lines and the taut net stretched between them.On the court, Daisy and Debby Sullivan moved like the perfect duo. They showed no mercy to the opposing team; bagging perfect scores for everyone to see on the scoreboard. The opposing team barely had time to breathe before the next serve came screaming in.Barry exhaled slowly, pride swelling in his chest.Beside him, Veronica leaned closer, her eyes shining as she watched their daughters dominate the court.“They’re incredible,” she said softly. “Do you remember when they could barely hold a racket?”Barry smiled. “They always had focus. It is impressive how far they've come. I'm super proud of them. I'll buy them a Manta-Ray custom Jet each for their birthday.” Veronica laughed quietly, then lowered her voice. “You know,
A great achievement
The sound of running water filled the bathroom as Barry stood before the mirror, studying his reflection one last time.The beard that had grown thick and wild over the past six months was gone. He dragged the razor carefully along his jaw, smoothly, wiping away the final traces of hair until his face was clean-shaven once more. He splashed cold water on his face, watching the last of his beard swirl down the drain.He shut off the tap, grabbed a towel, and wiped his face slowly, pressing the cloth against his skin. When he looked up again, the man staring back at him was the old Barry.Moments later, he changed into a crisp white shirt and a pair of dark jeans. Despite their casual cut, the clothes still couldn’t hide the powerful build they now covered.He walked back into the spacious living area, where the city lights were beginning to glitter beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. Veronica was there, a glass of wine in hand, a soft smile on her lips. But she wasn’t alone. Besi
Home
Han’s fists slowly clenched.Golden light seeped from his knuckles, growing brighter as the energy wrapped around his hands like burning silk.It was the visible manifestation of the Supreme Life-Force Art. He exhaled sharply, and with a roar that sent chills down everyone's spine, he charged at Barry.He led with a crushing punch aimed directly at Barry’s chest. The air crackled in its wake.Barry did not meet force with force. He shifted his weight half a step to the side, turning his body just enough for the punch to whistle past his ribs. At the same time, his palm snapped out, striking Han’s forearm.Han snarled, then he spun his leg in a sweeping kick of golden energy aimed at Barry’s legs.But Barry stepped cleanly over the sweeping kick as if he had already seen it coming.Han snarled and pressed harder, unleashing a flurry of punches and kicks, his golden fists flashing like lightning. The courtyard roared with the sound of his attacks, each one capable of shattering a bou
The sparring duel
Towards the end of the sixth month, Barry was summoned to the central courtyard at dawn, to stand before the assembled clan. Every disciple, every elder, and Grandmaster Wei himself stood in a wide, circle around the flagstones.Wei stepped forward, his aged face filled with pride as he faced Barry. "Barry Sullivan," he began. "Six months ago, you arrived on this island as a common man with a raw talent. Today, you stand before us having achieved the impossible."A brief pause ensued. Then he went on. "You have mastered in half a year what many of us spend lifetimes pursuing. You have surpassed my expectations. Congratulations."Barry bowed deeply, his fist pressed to his palm. "Grandmaster," he said calmly. "I owe you everything. Thank you for guiding me to my full potential."Wei nodded, a faint smile touching his lips. "The gratitude is mutual. You have inherited all my knowledge and the deepest secrets of the Supreme Life-Force Art. When my time ends, take over as Grandmaster. T
Master of the supreme life-force art
Barry stood at the edge of the trench, the heat from the coals warping the air before him. He looked down at his bare feet, then at the long path of hot coals. He swallowed a lump down his throat. "I can do this," he said, steadying his breath. "I know I can do this."He lifted his right foot and placed it squarely onto the bed of embers.A searing, immediate pain exploded from his sole. It felt like molten metal eating away on his skin. He gasped and jerked his entire leg back as if pulled by a string. He stumbled backward, staring at the red blistering skin on the bottom of his foot. A cold wave of doubt flooded him. This was madness. He wasn't built for this. The fire would consume his flesh. Unfortunately for Barry, Wei offered him no sympathy.“Again,” Wei snapped.Barry's jaw clenched as he tried to push the doubt aside. He stepped forward again, this time forcing his foot down and attempting to walk on the coals.The result was worse than before. The burn was just as fi
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