
The rain pounded the city mercilessly. Gray clouds spilled their wrath onto the streets, drenching everything in bone-chilling cold. Streetlights reflected on slick asphalt, casting shadows that slithered like ghosts. Sirens wailed in the distance, mixing with drunken shouts from a nearby bar.
In a narrow alley reeking of garbage and blood, a young man ran with all he had. Every step felt like a battle for his life. Raymond Xavier, twenty, an orphan, had come here seeking a better life. He believed the city, harsh as it was, held opportunities for those brave enough to dream. Tonight, that dream teetered on the edge of extinction. Heavy footsteps thundered behind him. Dozens of muscular men with vicious faces pursued him relentlessly. These were not ordinary street thugs—they were mafia enforcers. Raymond had made a fatal mistake: he had witnessed them kill a man. He shouldn’t have seen that. “Catch him! Don’t let him escape!” a booming voice shouted. Victor Kane. Slicked-back hair, eyes cold as steel. Known as The Butcher, the city’s most feared enforcer. One slip, and Raymond knew, and his life would be over. “I… have to survive…” Raymond gasped. His chest burned, heart pounding like the relentless rain. Fifteen grown men versus a skinny kid. Fifty-five kilograms against sheer muscle. Impossible odds. But he had no choice—he had to run. A glass bottle shattered nearby. Shards sprayed like bullets. Raymond stumbled over a rusted trash can and fell. Wet asphalt hit his face. Blood, rain, and trash mingled in a nauseating swirl. He forced himself up. Victor Kane’s boots echoed as he approached. He tapped the iron hammer in his hand, testing its weight. A thin, satisfied smile crossed his cold face. “Look at you now, kid,” Victor Kane said. “This city never shows mercy to rats who peek where they shouldn’t.” Raymond shivered. “Please… let me go. I won’t say a thing, I swear.” His voice cracked, barely audible over rain and shouting. The thugs laughed. Victor shook his head, like a teacher scolding a foolish student. “You think we trust the words of a street rat?” Raymond closed his eyes. Maybe this is it… the end. Weak, almost too weak to rise. Only a miracle could save him now. Six men attacked at once, swinging wooden planks, iron rods, and boots. Blood streamed from his temple. His screams were drowned in their devilish laughter. Bugh! A heavy blow struck his head. Darkness swallowed him. His body collapsed in the mud. Rain mixed with blood ran across his face. Victor Kane stood over him, expressionless. “Throw him by the river. Make sure he never comes back.” Then, something impossible happened. --- Ding! Host body detected. Integration process initiated. 5%… 25%… 50%… 75%… 100%. Integration successful. --- Raymond was sucked into darkness. His body shattered and reformed simultaneously. For a moment, he felt nothing—then awoke in a vast white space. Silence. No sound, no smell, only stillness. Before him: modern weapons—pistols, daggers, assault rifles, bows, grenades. Gold bars stacked high, suitcases stuffed with dollars, a black card with a golden emblem. Three thick books lay neatly on a marble table. Hands trembling, Raymond picked the first. Skill Book: Master-Level Weapons. He flipped the pages. Every word etched itself into his mind. The book turned into light, absorbed into his body. Muscles stretched. Reflexes sharpened. His heartbeat synced with newfound strength. The second book. Skill Book: God-Level Stocks & Business. Knowledge poured in—stock markets, business strategies, financial secrets. Anxiety gave way to certainty. The third book. Master-Level Martial Arts. Physical change surged through him. Reflexes honed. Strength multiplied. Mind sharper than ever. Fear transformed into burning confidence. Ding! All skills integrated successfully. A virtual panel appeared: STATUS Name: Raymond Xavier Age: 20 Strength: 20/100 Intelligence: 20/100 Skills: Master-Level Weapons, God-Level Stocks & Business, Master-Level Martial Arts Wealth: Unlimited Money “Unlimited… money?” Raymond blinked. Ding! Correct, Host. Your assets in dollars are now infinite. Ding! Daily login reward available. Claim now? Raymond swallowed. “Yes… log in.” Ding! Congratulations! You have obtained 100% shares of BAC Bank. Ownership documents added to inventory. He smiled. The impossible future was now his. Opening his eyes, he was back on the riverbank. Clothes soaked, bloodied. Pain replaced with raw strength. He rose, gazing at his reflection in rippling water. A faint, determined smile formed. “Old Raymond Xavier is dead. From now on, this city will kneel.” Footsteps echoed. Victor Kane and his men returned, expecting a corpse. They had no idea—the game had changed. Raymond clenched his fists, eyes burning with resolve. The city’s underworld had just met an opponent they never saw coming.Latest Chapter
Chapter 22 – The Night That Watches
At the underground headquarters of the Sanborn Clan, tension thickened the air like smoke. Richard Sanborn sat on a massive leather chair, his expression calm yet seething with fury. Around him, his men kept their heads lowered, waiting for the storm to break.“Why hasn’t there been any news?” Richard’s voice was deep and sharp. “My son is crippled—and you still haven’t found that boy and his friends?”One of his men, pale and trembling, lifted his head only to bow again. “Forgive us, Master. Their phones are deactivated. All traces are gone.”Richard’s fist slammed onto the table. “Then contact Sinagar Permana. Tell him to take the girl—Adrianna Vale. Lure the boy out. And don’t you dare come back without that item.”“Yes, Master,” the man stammered, rising quickly and hurrying out of the room.He reached the secure line, dialing a number known only to Sanborn’s inner circle. On the other end, a rough voice answered—Jonah Kade, the field commander running their suburban operations.“
Chapter 21 – From Shadows to Salvation
After speaking with her father, Adrianna Vale decided to head to campus. The morning sun glinted off her residence’s marble floors as she adjusted her bag, her mind still lingering on the brief conversation with her father.“Do you want to come with me to campus?” Raymond Xavier asked, glancing at Adrianna, Bella, and Anita.“Hmmm… I don’t think so, darling. We’re planning to shop at Crimson Plaza,” Adrianna replied softly, followed by nods from Anita and Bella. Their eyes sparkled mischievously, a contrast to Raymond’s calm demeanor.“Alright, then I’ll go ahead,” Raymond said, smiling warmly.Anita stepped closer, followed by Adrianna and Bella, their hands brushing against Raymond’s as they leaned in. One by one, they kissed him on the lips, a tender but playful ritual that had become their signature.“Be careful, darling. Don’t make any of the female students swoon, okay?” Anita warned with mock seriousness.“I can’t promise that,” Raymond chuckled, the corners of his eyes crinkli
Chapter 20 – Journey to the Alexander Residence
After finishing breakfast together, Andrea, Anita, Bella, Simon, Evan, and Raymond prepared to escort Andrea home, as she planned to visit her father.Suddenly, Raymond’s phone vibrated. It was a call from an unknown number.“Hello,” Raymond answered calmly.“Good morning, Mr. Raymond. Sorry to bother you. This is Fernando, Director of Liam Hospitals Group. I wanted to inform you when you could come to the hospital to sign the ownership transfer documents,” Fernando said politely.“I’ll be there at 1:00 PM, Mr. Fernando,” Raymond replied casually.“Very well, Mr. Raymond. We’ll be expecting you,” Fernando responded.“Alright,” Raymond hung up.Andrea, curious about the conversation, asked, “Who was that, dear?”“The Director of Liam Hospitals Group,” Raymond replied.“Is someone sick?” Andrea inquired.“No, they just requested my presence,” Raymond explained. “Oh, by the way, about VBTU, when can I come to the campus to sign the stock transfer documents?”“I will arrive around 11:00 A
Chapter 19 – The Return of the Valemont Phantom
The black car came to a stop right in front of Valemont Mansion 1. Raymond Xavier, Simon Yates, and several Alexander family bodyguards stepped out. The night air was crisp, yet the mansion’s grounds seemed heated, thick with tension left over from last night’s club incident.Raymond led the way, followed by Andrea Alexander, Bella Grey, Anita Cole, and Lucas Ward. Simon held a tablet, scanning a quick security report.“Simon… did you forget something?” Raymond asked softly, his tone teasing.Simon frowned. “I don’t think so, Boss… not that I remember.”Raymond’s eyes narrowed, then a chuckle escaped him. “The target.”Simon slapped his forehead in embarrassment. “Ah, right! Sorry, Boss. What should we do with him?”“Take him to the basement. I’ll be waiting there.”Simon nodded toward Lucas. “Come on, help me carry him.”Together, they went back to the car to fetch the target—a man now completely powerless in the trunk.Raymond exhaled, then glanced at the three women standing before
Chapter 18 – Battle at the Crimson Club
The rhythm of the night pulsed through the heart of Valemont City, where the neon lights from the Crimson District flickered like warning signals in the mist. From the outside, the Crimson Club looked like any other luxurious nightclub—red velvet walls, golden lamps, and the faint scent of expensive liquor. But for those who knew, it was something else entirely—a battleground behind the façade of glamor.Inside, Raymond Xavier moved like a shadow through the crowded dance floor. The bass thumped hard enough to shake the glasses, bodies pressed against one another, and laughter echoed, covering the darker whispers hidden beneath the music. His eyes, sharp and cold, scanned every corner from behind the dark glass of his drink.He wasn’t here for pleasure. Not tonight.Raymond’s target was clear—the private VVIP Lounge on the second floor. That’s where Dorian Cartello, son of the infamous underworld figure Sanjay Cartello, usually held court with his entourage.“System,” Raymond muttered
Chapter 17 – Test of Strength
Ray now stood at the back of the mansion, flanked by Simon, Ethan, Anita, and Bella. He was determined to test the combat abilities of the former intelligence agents.“I want all of you to fight me with full power. No holding back, no pity,” Ray said firmly, facing them.“All right, if that’s what you want. But be prepared to end up in the hospital,” Simon replied with a sly smile.“Come at me, all four of you. Don’t be afraid to send me to the hospital—or even to the grave,” Ray said casually.“I alone am enough to take you on. Don’t underestimate me, kid,” Simon countered.“Fine then. Come on, attack me!” Ray challenged.“All right, don’t regret it,” Simon said, launching an attack with incredible speed.Swush! Bugh! Bugh!Simon unleashed a flurry of punches and kicks. Ray calmly blocked them, then struck back toward Simon’s stomach, sending him flying backward.Brakkk!“You’re good. You can
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