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36. The Graduation Ceremony
Author: MariSystem
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One would think the mention of Elias’s name would bring about fear but the city didn’t react the way anyone expected. Instead of people to fear him, they mocked him instead. Elias’s name came up again and again, but it was never with respect.

People leaned in, smirked, and shook their heads as if they were sharing an inside joke.

“Have you heard the story?” someone said over a cup of coffee. “That useless son-in-law is pretending to be some kind of king now.”

Another laughed. “The same man who used to beg the Halstons for scraps? Please.”

They talked about the party like it was a badly told rumor. Some said Alphonsus had staged the whole thing. Others claimed Elias had paid actors, that the blood was fake, that the coffin was part of some sick performance. A few even said Alphonsus had walked out later that night, perfectly fine.

“I heard nothing even happened,” someone scoffed. “it was just a scam to look important.”

“And that Crown nonsense?” another added. “If he really had p
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    The first henchman’s face twisted in rage. “What the hell are you even saying?” he snapped, stepping forward, his voice booming across the alley. “You’re at the edge of death, Crown Bearer. That’s all this is. When people know they’re about to die, their minds start lying to them. You’re babbling nonsense.” A few people laughed nervously, but Elias didn’t flinch. Instead, he smiled. “You’re wrong,” he said calmly. “I’m perfectly clear headed.” The henchman scoffed. “Clear-headed?” He pointed at Elias. “You’re surrounded, outnumbered. And you think you—” Elias cut him off, his eyes sharpening. “You’re the crazy one,” he said, his voice sounding colder. “for thinking even for a second that you’re worthy of my head.” The words landed like a slap. Before the henchman could react, before the crowd could even gasp, Elias moved swiftly, that even the man holding the dagger to his neck barely felt it. One moment, Elias’s grip was tight, and in the next moment, he snapped his wrist in

  • 58. Henchmen Of The Nightless City

    Truth was, the real boss of the Nightless City, whom Elias was looking for, who had placed a bounty on his head wasn't there in the city. But he had a second in command, who spoke for him when he didn’t want to show himself. Meanwhile, the person who had blackmailed Vera and had forced her into making a deal to lure Elias to the Nightless City wasn’t acting alone as well. He was just a henchman who works for the second in command and has been trusted enough to carry out the dirty works. The moment the murmurs reached a certain pitch, the henchman stepped forward, lifted his hand sharply, and said. “Take him.” His men moved immediately, grabbing Elias from both sides. Elias… didn’t resist. On seeing this, Vera's breath caught in her throat and her eyes widened in shock. This wasn’t what she had expected. Vanessa had said a lot about Elias, about how brutal he was and how he never bends to any will, no matter how much they were. So when the men moved forward to grab him, She had ex

  • 57. The Middle Of Nowhere

    Elias was still taking in the shift around him, when a large figure suddenly stepped forward from between two stalls. The man was massive. He had broad shoulders stretching the fabric of his coat, his arms was thick with muscle and his presence alone pushed the smaller people aside. “Well done,” the man said, his voice deep and satisfied. “You brought him exactly where we wanted.” In that instant, everything made sense to Elias. All along, everything was nothing but a trap. However, Elias didn’t flinch. He didn’t feel tense either. He simply reached up and removed his mask, letting it drop to the ground between his feet. His face was calm, as he looked around at the people closing in. Then he turned to the girl. “You set me up,” he said quietly. Her knees almost buckled. “I’m sorry,” she blurted out, panicking. “Please forgive me. I didn’t want to do this. I swear I didn’t.” Elias watched her closely. “Then why did you do it?” Tears spilled down her cheeks. “They poisoned Van

  • 56. The Little Spy

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  • 55. The Nightless City

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  • 54. The Twins Of Death

    Lucien finally lost his composure, rage flashing across his face as he looked down at Corvin’s lifeless body. “How dare you,” he snapped with outrage. “You shed blood in front of me like it’s nothing and you still have the guts to speak!”He lifted his hand and pointed straight at Elias. “Kill him.” The Twins of Death moved instantly. Their fans snapped fully open, the blades glinting as they split apart and circled Elias from both sides. One went left, the other right. Their steps were light, almost floating. Elias exhaled slowly. The first twin struck. The fan sliced through the air toward Elias’s neck, but Elias tilted his head a fraction and stepped back, the blade missed him by inches. Before the twin could recover, the second one came in low, aiming for Elias’s ribs. Elias twisted, grabbed the wrist mid-motion, and slammed his elbow into the twin’s shoulder. The impact sent a dull crack through the building. The twin staggered back, his eyes widening behind the mask. In

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