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Chapter 137 – Into the Crimson Vault
The night air hung heavy over Lagos, thick with the scent of rain that hadn’t yet fallen. The city never truly slept; horns blared in the distance, neon signs flickered above broken streets, and shadows moved where no man should be.Chike stood on the rooftop of a half-finished skyscraper, staring down at the glittering mess of the world below. The System’s interface glowed faintly in his vision, whispering updates about the Vault’s protocols. His chest rose and fell slowly, but his pulse thudded with the weight of the decision before him.He had faced betrayal, humiliation, and war. He had crushed rivals, shattered dynasties, and clawed his way back from being the forgotten heir. Yet this… this was different.The Crimson Vault wasn’t just a chamber of secrets; it was the heart of The Red Ledger. And according to the System, the only way to unlock its core was with a blood price.“System,” Chike muttered, voice low. “Show me the entry conditions again.”A holographic script appeared i
Chapter 136 – The Oath of Ashes
The chamber beneath the Crimson Vault was unlike anything Chike had seen before. It wasn’t the gleaming sanctum of secrets he had expected. Instead, it looked like an ancient ruin swallowed by darkness—pillars cracked and carved with symbols of forgotten gods, flames burning in braziers without smoke, and a floor made of volcanic glass that reflected every step in strange, warped shadows.At the center stood an altar of obsidian, etched with red-gold veins that pulsed faintly like a heartbeat. Chike could feel the pull of it deep in his chest, as though the altar itself recognized him or hungered for him.“Step forward, Heir of Forgotten Blood,” intoned one of the Vault Keepers, cloaked in ash-gray robes. His voice was like gravel dragged across steel.Chike moved closer, every nerve on edge. He knew what this was. The Initiation. The Oath of Ashes. A ritual that bound the chosen to the Crimson Vault not just in loyalty, but in flesh, bone, and soul.Behind him, Ngozi’s sharp eyes tra
Chapter 135 – The Summit of Wolves
The helicopter blades beat against the night sky, carrying Chike and his allies toward the heavily guarded compound in Switzerland where the Summit of Wolves was about to begin. Through the reinforced glass, the snowcapped Alps stretched endlessly beneath them, glittering like jagged blades under the pale moonlight. This was no ordinary gathering; it was where the leaders of the world’s most powerful underground families converged, their alliances brokered not through laws, but through blood, money, and fear.Chike sat with his eyes closed, steadying his breath as the system’s cold, mechanical voice echoed in his mind.[System Alert: Mission Update]Objective: Survive and dominate the Summit of Wolves.Sub-objective: Uncover which faction controls the Crimson Vault.Failure Penalty: Forfeiture of all accumulated system privileges.His jaw tightened. They’re raising the stakes again. If I falter here, everything the power, the revenge, the justice I’ve been fighting for vanishes.Besid
Chapter 134: The Crimson Vault Awakens
The city never truly slept, but tonight, Lagos pulsed with an unease that mirrored the storm gathering in Chike’s chest. From the glass walls of the penthouse, the skyline shimmered like a thousand unblinking eyes, watching, waiting.The Crimson Vault the heart of The Red Ledger’s power was no longer a rumor whispered in back alleys or encrypted dark web threads. It was real, and it was stirring.Chike stood at the head of the war table, the digital map flickering with red nodes that pulsed like malignant veins across the globe. His allies sat around him, silent, tense. Malik leaned forward, his hands clasped, his jaw tight. Ifeoma scrolled through intercepted transmissions on her tablet, her brow furrowed. Even Naomi, usually quick with a sharp retort, was subdued.“We’re not ready for this,” Malik finally said, his voice gravelly. “The Crimson Vault isn’t just a stronghold it’s a living system. Every transaction, every contract, every bounty runs through it. It’s the spine of the Le
Chapter 133 – The Serpent’s Gambit
The night in Port Harcourt clung heavy, as though the city itself had inhaled deeply and held its breath. The streets, usually humming with the chaos of late hour commerce, felt muted. Somewhere in the distance, sirens wailed, and the sound bounced off the harbor waters like a grim omen.Chike stood at the window of the abandoned hotel suite that had been repurposed into their operations room. The dim lamplight threw sharp shadows across his face, highlighting the storm brewing in his expression. Spread across the table behind him were dossiers, encrypted maps, and a stack of burner phones. Every piece of information they had uncovered about the Crimson Vault pointed to something bigger, more dangerous than even he had imagined.“The serpent moves tonight,” Agent Musa said quietly, stepping into the room with the precision of a man who had lived too long in shadows. “Our informant confirmed the Red Ledger has initiated what they call The Gambit. If it succeeds, they won’t just be one
Chapter 132 – The Crimson Circle Tightens
The underground chamber breathed like a living thing. Shadows stretched long and jagged against the walls, thrown by the eerie crimson glow pulsing from the obsidian altar at the room’s center. Chike’s pulse echoed in his ears, steady at first, then quicker as the circle of hooded figures closed in on him.The initiation had begun.“Step forward, Forgotten Heir,” the robed master intoned, his voice vibrating like it came from the stone itself. His skeletal hand extended, veins glowing faintly red under pale skin. “Your blood marks the threshold. Without it, the Vault will never answer you.”Chike’s jaw tightened. He’d fought men, beasts, even his own doubts, but this this was a trial of will. One wrong move, and the Crimson Circle would crush him like an insect.The System flickered to life in his mind’s eye.[System Alert: Crimson Vault Initiation Protocol Detected.][Warning: Failure will result in permanent expulsion—or termination.][Hidden Condition: Betrayal is closer than you
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