As Five turned around to confront the unexpected intruder, his eyes widened in disbelief, and his heart raced. Standing before him, seemingly unscathed despite the recent brutal attack, was Zale.A sinister grin curved Zale's lips, a chilling sight in the pouring rain. "You should never underestimate your target," he hissed, his voice dripping with vengeance.The cold rain fell relentlessly, a backdrop to the impending showdown between these two formidable opponents.Five, still soaked from the rain and trembling from the shock of seeing Zale alive, struggled to regain his composure."I killed you! I saw it with my own eyes!" Five stammered, his confidence crumbling.Zale's laughter cut through the tension. "You should have aimed for the heart, not the stomach. Well, technically, I wouldn't have died even if you had aimed for the heart," he taunted. "But enough talk. It's time for you to face the consequences of your actions."With lightning speed, Zale lunged at Five, who barely had
As Five turned around to confront the unexpected intruder, his eyes widened in disbelief, and his heart raced. Standing before him, seemingly unscathed despite the recent brutal attack, was Zale.A sinister grin curved Zale's lips, a chilling sight in the pouring rain. "You should never underestimate your target," he hissed, his voice dripping with vengeance.The cold rain fell relentlessly, a backdrop to the impending showdown between these two formidable opponents.Five, still soaked from the rain and trembling from the shock of seeing Zale alive, struggled to regain his composure."I killed you! I saw it with my own eyes!" Five stammered, his confidence crumbling.Zale's laughter cut through the tension. "You should have aimed for the heart, not the stomach. Well, technically, I wouldn't have died even if you had aimed for the heart," he taunted. "But enough talk. It's time for you to face the consequences of your actions."With lightning speed, Zale lunged at Five, who barely had
Jolene's mind raced with the urgency of the situation as her team gathered around her, concern etched into their faces. She took a deep breath, trying to maintain her composure in the face of this unexpected crisis.Duke, the second leader of the shadow guards, spoke up with a worried tone. "What should we do now, ma'am?"Jolene considered her options carefully before responding, "According to young master, he said he has the situation there under control. But I don't want to take any chances. I will send two of us inside. One person will find our first scout, while the second person will protect the young master. I want to..."Before Jolene could finish her sentence, an urgent voice interrupted her, coming from their team hacker. His voice was laced with urgency and astonishment."Ma'am, we have a problem! I'm sorry to cut in, but I think you should see this."Jolene, perplexed, hurried over to the hacker's computer, her heart pounding with unease. The hacker occupied the back of the
Bale and Loki had been diligently working on the task Oracle had assigned them, yet success had proven elusive.Oracle's former business associates were now flocking to the banner of the newly risen power, Asper. Bale's mission involved discreetly reaching out to these former allies and persuading them to reconsider their loyalties. As the sun dipped below the horizon and night took hold, Bane found himself once again on Loki's mansion balcony, their habitual spot for discussions. He had chosen to stay close to Loki, committed to seeing Oracle's task through to completion as quickly as possible."Any progress on uncovering information about the alleged alliance?" Bane inquired, his gaze fixed on the distant night sky.Loki sighed, his posture relaxed, almost dismissive. "My men haven't come across any concrete information yet. It's all just hearsay and rumors. I'd say it's likely the alliance hasn't been made."Loki wasn't taking Oracle's task seriously at all. In his mind, he had al
Zale turned around to face the owner of the voice, his expression a mix of curiosity and calm. Before him stood a woman, tall and elegant, with an air of menace. She exuded a certain aura of power that made it clear she wasn't someone to be underestimated.She was impeccably dressed in a black short gown, and her piercing eyes seemed to bore into Zale's soul. Her lips curled into a faint, devilish smile as she regarded him.Zale remained composed, his gaze steady as he addressed her. "And who might you be?"The woman's smile broadened slightly as she walked toward Zale. "My name is Three. I have a habit of always introducing myself before I send people to hell," she introduced herself, her tone containing a hint of amusement. Speculations were already forming in Zale's mind that he didn't want to believe. To make sure he didn't get it all wrong, he decided to ask, "You're kidding, right?" Three chuckled at those words. She stopped in front of Zale, leaned closer, and whispered, "You
Zale's bold move, increasing the bid by a staggering forty million dollars, sent shockwaves through the room. Whispers and speculations immediately ignited among the spectators, their hushed voices painting various scenarios."What if he's just bluffing? All he has done until now was bid and then back off suddenly," one guest speculated."Perhaps he doesn't genuinely want to purchase this artifact. Who could afford such a sum for a single piece?" another chimed in."I have a feeling his plan is to make Jinwo pay more than he initially intended. He's trying to drive the price up," suggested another."His shamelessness knows no bounds! I can't stand people like him.""He's just bluffing; there's no way he has that much money!"The gossip began to spread like wildfire, reaching Amelia's ears in no time. She couldn't help but feel a pang of doubt about Zale's true intentions.Ignoring the chatter, Zale remained unwavering in his focus on the Diamond Dragon eye. His determination to acquir
In the black van parked outside, a little distance away from the opulent auction venue, tension coiled like a tightly wound spring. The air was thick with anticipation as the call with the scout guard inside the auction venue came to an end.The shadow guard seated beside Jolene couldn't contain his concern any longer. "Ma'am," he began, addressing Jolene, his voice laced with worry, "are you absolutely certain he'll be alright? He's not a field agent like the rest of us. While he might possess some strength and the ability to handle minor threats, he lacks the training and experience needed for more dangerous situations. He's more of a strategist than a field agent. Please, reconsider sending someone with him who's better equipped for this."Jolene briefly diverted her attention from the laptop screen in front of her to meet Duke's anxious gaze. Her tone remained firm, and her words carried the weight of authority. "He's the ideal candidate for this assignment, Duke. He blends in perf
The moon hung high in the velvet night sky, casting a soft silvery glow over the rooftop of the luxurious auction venue. It was a secluded haven, far removed from the opulent splendor of the main hall below. The two individuals who had silently slipped away from the bustling auction room were none other than Zale's shadow guard and the secretive operative known as Five. As the shadow guard ascended to the rooftop, his footsteps echoed faintly in the stillness of the night. He was a professional in every sense, trained to operate with precision and discretion. Here, atop the world, he would make his report without the risk of eavesdroppers or distractions.Five, equally skilled but maintaining a considerable distance, shadowed the guard's movements with the expertise of a seasoned operative. His purpose was clear, and his mission was to ensure that nothing would interfere with the sinister plan that had been set in motion.The shadow guard found a suitable vantage point, hidden fro
Jinwo's brows furrowed deeply upon hearing the daring bid. The auction room, previously abuzz with anticipation, fell into an expectant hush as every eye in the venue pivoted toward the audacious challenger.The mysterious bidder was none other than Zale, whose presence had thus far been unnoticed and elusive. His entry into the high-stakes bidding for the resplendent pendant marked an unexpected twist in the evening's narrative.Amelia, who had been sitting gracefully beside Zale, felt an involuntary shiver of nerves surge through her. The abrupt change in circumstances had caught her entirely off guard. She had not expected Zale, of all people, to suddenly take an interest in the very artifact that had drawn the illustrious Jinwo.For Amelia, this unfolding situation was nothing short of a formidable problem, akin to navigating treacherous waters in the dead of night. Jinwo, with his charisma and influence in the metaphysical world, was a formidable presence. A clash with him at th
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Apologies for publishing chapter sixty-seven twice. I have corrected it. In a few hours, I'll be out of review.
Jules Northern
update please