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Chapter 14: Masquerade Ball
The moon hung high in the night sky, casting a silvery glow over the sprawling estate of Cedric Potter, the sixth wealthiest noble in the capital. From a distance, his mansion loomed like a gilded fortress, its towering spires and golden domes glinting under the moonlight. The air was thick with the scent of blooming night flowers, and the distant hum of orchestral music drifted through the trees as we approached on horseback. "Ready, guys?" I asked, my voice low but steady. "Infiltrate, gather information, assassinate Cedric, and leave the crime scene with little to no evidence behind. Jessica, you got the assignment, right?" Jessica nodded, though her hands trembled slightly on the reins. She was new to this kind of mission, and her nerves were evident. Melanie, on the other hand, exuded confidence, her posture relaxed and her eyes sharp. She had been through worse, and her experience showed. We arrived at the front porch, where two guards stood at attention, their polished armor
Chapter 13: Journey to Álvarez
The sun had long since dipped below the horizon, casting the city of Judíos into a twilight glow. The streets were alive with the hum of anticipation, as the nobility prepared for the grand masquerade ball at Lord Cedric's mansion. For the common folk, it was just another night of opulence and excess for the elite. For me, it was the night everything would change. I stood in front of the cracked mirror in our hideout, adjusting the collar of the tácito suit I had borrowed or rather, taken from old man Jakens. The suit fit perfectly, as if it had been tailored for me. Jakens had always been a man of refined taste, and his wardrobe reflected that. The dark fabric clung to my frame, the silver cufflinks catching the dim light of the room. I smirked at my reflection. Tonight, I wasn't just a shadow in this world, I was a player in the game of the elite. The mission was clear, infiltrate Lord Cedric's masquerade ball, eliminate him, and escape without a trace. Simple in theory, but the
Chapter 12: Our first mission
Dusk had begun to fully prevail, casting a deep indigo hue across the sky as the sun dipped below the horizon. It was 8 a.m., but the world seemed cloaked in an eerie twilight. The air was thick with the scent of spices and simmering broth from the ramen shop, a small, dimly lit establishment tucked into a narrow alley. The flickering lanterns outside cast long shadows on the cobblestone streets, and the occasional clatter of horse hooves echoed in the distance.I waited at the venue, my fingers drumming impatiently on the wooden table. The ramen shop was nearly empty, save for a few scattered patrons slurping their noodles in silence. My mind wandered back to the earlier interaction with Melanie, her piercing gaze and the way her stern demeanor had left me both intimidated and intrigued. The memory of her half-nude body flashed in my mind, and I quickly shook my head, trying to dispel the inappropriate thoughts. My body had reacted instinctively, a primal response I couldn't control,
Chapter 11: Morning Wood
Being a leader meant more than just wielding power or commanding respect. It meant being crafty and smart, always thinking ten steps ahead to ensure the safety of my teammates. But even as I embraced this responsibility, I couldn't forsake my ultimate goal, revenge. The fire that burned within me, the desire to right the wrongs of the past, was inextinguishable. It fueled my every action, my every decision, even as I trained my body and mind to become stronger.Waking up in the mornings had become easier over time. Gone were the days when I needed old man Jaken's early morning water splashes to jolt me awake. Now, I rose with the sun, my body attuned to the rhythm of the day. Sometimes, I even trained before dawn, pushing myself to the limits of my endurance. The discipline was grueling, but it was necessary. I had a mission, and I couldn't afford to falter.This particular morning, I headed to the waterfall for my usual training. The journey there was peaceful, the world still cloake
Chapter 10: Training
I stared at the holographic stats displayed in front of me, the glowing numbers a proof of the progress I'd made over the past few months. The system's interface was sleek, almost futuristic, with a faint hum that resonated in the air. My stats were clear and undeniable:[Current Stats: Time Cultivation: Level 60 Healing Cultivation: Level 65 Pervert: Level 105]I smirked at the last one. It wasn't exactly a skill I'd been aiming to improve, but somehow, it had become a defining trait. Still, the other stats were what mattered. My Time Cultivation had reached Level 60, allowing me to manipulate time in short bursts, slowing it down, speeding it up, or even freezing it for a fraction of a second. It was a game changer in combat, and I'd been practicing relentlessly to master it. Healing Cultivation, on the other hand, had soared to Level 65, making me nearly indestructible in battle. I could recover from most injuries within seconds, a skill that had saved my life more than once
Chapter 9: The Reapers
The sun hung low over the dense forest, casting long shadows across the grasslands where Jessica and I sat cross-legged, meditating. The air was thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, and the faint hum of spiritual energy buzzed around us as we practiced our healing cultivations. My mind wandered, reflecting on the journey that had brought us here. The crew I had managed to assemble, Jessica and Melanie was coming together nicely, but I knew we needed more. More people, more power, and more opportunities to prove ourselves.I had decided to name our group the Grim Reapers. It had been a toss-up between that and Twilight Hunters, but the ominous ring of Grim Reapers had won out. It was a name that carried weight, a name that would make people think twice before crossing us. And, if I was being honest, I liked the idea of instilling a little fear in our enemies. After all, fear was a powerful tool.We also decided on code names, I was Alpha(Grim Reaper)Jessica was Nova(Grim sha
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