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Alan crashed to the floor, choking on his own breath.For several seconds, he couldn’t move. His hands trembled as he pressed them against the wound, desperately trying to stop the bleeding.His blood seeped between his fingers.No. No, no, no! He didn’t want to die.I’m not ready to die.His vision began to blur.The chamber grew distant, and the sound of his own breathing became faint.Then a translucent blue window appeared before his eyes.【SHADE SYSTEM INITIALIZATION】【Host’s vital signs have reached a critical threshold.】【Life Force: Deteriorating.】【System awakening conditions have been satisfied.】【Emergency Integration Protocol Activated.】Alan stared at the floating text.‘What is going on?’Another notification appeared.【WARNING: Host is approaching death.】【Commencing Emergency Integration.】【10%…】【25%…】A sharp pain suddenly struck the sides of Alan’s head.“Gah!”His entire body convulsed.An intense burning sensation spread through his veins, and his blood seemed to
Chapter 22
“Brainless human! Dost thou know what thou hast done?!”The man’s deep voice echoed throughout the dark chamber, shaking Alan to his core.Alan’s breath came in heavy gasps as he backed away, desperately trying to put as much distance as possible between himself and the man.He had no idea what he was doing, but he knew one thing. Lord Sorrowshade would kill him or tear him apart to get the crystal.Hell, what if the crystal destroyed his insides and killed him anyway?Alan considered the possibility. After everything that had happened, it seemed death was inevitable.He couldn’t defeat Lord Sorrowshade, but he sure as hell didn’t want him to have the crystal either.Forcing himself to remain composed, Alan raised his head.“Why? Did I do something wrong? I don’t want you to have the crystal. It’ll probably make you stronger, and then I’d never stand a chance against you.”Lord Sorrowshade’s anger was palpable. The intensity of his glare made Alan tremble despite his best efforts to r
Chapter 21
Alan remained wary, tightening his grip on the dagger hidden behind his back.The man exhaled slowly, still seeming unable to believe what had happened.“Regardless, I know not how thou camest to such a conclusion or discerned mine intent. Yet thou art still nothing compared to me.”Alan’s eyes widened as dark smoke began swirling around the man’s body. The smoke thickened, enveloping the stranger from head to toe.Then, with a sudden burst of movement, the man’s appearance changed.Standing before Alan was a tall man with long black hair and blood-red eyes. He wore a flowing black velvet robe with a high collar that framed his sharp, pale face. A dark cloak draped over his broad shoulders, its hem brushing against the ground as he moved.Fine leather gloves covered his hands, which rested casually on the hilt of the sword hanging at his side.Alan stared at him.Now he was scared.Really scared.This wasn’t some ordinary man pretending to be a friend. This was a monster, an actual de
Chapter 20
Lord Sorrowshade.Alan was now certain, without a shadow of a doubt, that the mysterious man who had been following him under the guise of a friend was none other than Lord Sorrowshade himself.But why?That was the question gnawing at him.It had started as a suspicion, one that had gradually grown stronger since the beginning of his third attempt.The man had noticed that Alan was different when he first appeared on the island. Perhaps it was because Alan’s body had been gradually adapting to the strange conditions of this place, allowing him to blend in with his surroundings as time passed.Or perhaps Alan wasn’t the first person to undergo this trial. As the ruler of the domain, Lord Sorrowshade might simply possess the ability to recognize outsiders when he encountered them.Whatever the reason, Alan was convinced that the man had been hiding something from him.“What dost thou speak of? How dost thou know?” the man asked, a nervous edge creeping into his voice.Alan scoffed bitt
Chapter 19
Growls echoed through the cavern, followed by the cracking of bones and the screams of someone being killed was all over the place.Alan stumbled backward, his heart pounding violently against his chest.He was terrified.Somewhere in the darkness, he could hear a trembling voice, but he couldn’t tell where it was coming from. He was completely disoriented, breathing so rapidly that he could barely catch his breath. His mind raced, unable to make sense of anything or even distinguish left from right.Then, suddenly, everything went silent.“Grrr…”That ominous growl was the only sound left, echoing through the void.Alan held his breath, every instinct screaming at him that whatever was out there would be coming for him next.He froze, desperately trying to remain still despite the terror gnawing at him. Even the slightest movement felt dangerous.Then, as quickly as it had come, the silence returned and suddenly, the lamps flickered on.Alan’s eyes widened as light flooded the cavern
Chapter 18
Alan turned toward the unknown man, who was trembling with his head bowed low.“Thou art going to get us both killed,” the stranger whispered before collapsing to his knees. His breathing was ragged, and his entire body seemed to shake with fear.Alan barely spared him a glance. He had more important things to worry about than the man’s cowardice.When he noticed the enforcers preparing to drag the old man away, he acted without hesitation. He sprinted toward them, shoved one of the enforcers aside, and planted himself firmly in front of the old man.“I said let him go!” Alan shouted, his eyes blazing with defiance. “If I’ve been granted one last chance, why doesn’t this old man deserve the same?!”He stared directly at the enforcers, daring them to challenge him.The unknown man’s face twisted with disbelief as he stared at Alan.“What in blazes is wrong with him? Doth he harbor a death wish?” he muttered, visibly agitated.One of the enforcers raised his whip, preparing to strike Al
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