2026-08-18 18:59:26The thin wire stretched across the passage, glinting beneath Asher's flashlight.
No one dared move.Lucas tightened his grip on his weapon while Nathan slowly shifted into a defensive stance.Arthur's breathing became hot, then a calm, weathered voice echoed from the darkness."You finally found the right door."Every flashlight swung toward the sound as an elderly man slowly emerged from the shadows; his gray hair was neatly tucked under an old mi
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100: Father's Last Advice
The photograph of young Ethan and young Victor Lang in military uniform was still there.Lucas looked from the photograph to Victor. "You really knew Commander Ethan?"Victor's eyes remained fixed on the picture; his voice was calm. "We survived things together that most people never should."Arthur folded his arms. "They trusted each other."Noah Graves slowly shook his head. “I would say they trusted each other with something far greater than their lives."The aura of those words echoed in their heads. Victor slowly walked deeper into the Hall of Records; his footsteps echoed softly across the floor.He stopped before Ethan's empty frame. For several moments, he just stood there. Then he smiled. "It's been several years."Noah walked beside him. "You finally came back."Victor nodded. "I promised Ethan that I wouldn't return."Lucas’ brow furrowed. "Why didn't you?"Victor looked toward Asher
99: City Of Legends
The old wooden door slowly creaked open, and a warm light spilled into the empty street.An elderly man stepped outside with beautiful, aged hair; his back remained straight despite his age. He had no weapon, but his expression echoed confidence.The moment his eyes landed on Samuel, a smile spread across his face."You're late."Samuel laughed softly. "I suppose I am."The old man shook his head. "Well, you always kept people anticipating."Arthur stared in disbelief. "You know each other?"The old man nodded. "For longer than you've been alive."Samuel smiled without sadness, and his mood softened for a moment.The old man looked toward Asher, and their eyes slowly met and hooked. They didn't utter a word for almost ten seconds, just silent observation from both men.The old man slowly raised his hand, not for a handshake but a profound salute.A perfect military salute!!!A
98: Seven Floors Below
The elevator doors closed with a heavy metallic thud.No one spoke.The machinery groaned to life, and instead of displaying floor numbers, a small screen above the door showed:[Level One Verified]Lucas' eyes bulged for a while. "That's strange."A few seconds later, the screen lit up again: Level Two Verified.Nathan folded his arms. "Those aren't floors."Another soft chime echoed: Level Three Verified Arthur looked toward Samuel. "I've never seen a security system like this."Samuel replied, "Neither had most people."The elevator continued moving, and suddenly Asher tilted his head, and Lucas noticed immediately."What is it, Commander?"Asher placed one hand against the wall while closing his eyes. "The vibration changed."Nathan nudged his neck. "What does that mean?"Asher mouthed. "We're no longer moving straight down."Arthur looked confu
97: The Building
The first dawn shone on Lang Horizon Tower. Employees hadn't yet arrived; the building was silent when a black SUV rolled to a stop outside the main entrance.Asher stepped out first while Lucas stretched his arms. "I never thought we'd investigate an office building."Nathan glanced toward the towering structure. "Neither did I."Arthur quietly looked at Samuel, who simply said. “The truth rarely hides where people expect."A few minutes later, Victor Lang entered the lobby with a briefcase. The moment he saw Asher, surprise crossed his face."Asher? You're here early."Asher nodded politely. "I need to ask you something."Victor nodded in growing confusion. "Of course, what is it, Young Heir?"Asher looked around the spacious lobby. "I need to know everything about this building."Victor blinked in slow motion. "The building?""Yeah."Victor looked genuinely puzzled. "I bought the co
96: Road To Lang Horizon
Asher looked at the final sentence on the page once more and mused, ‘He knew that I would come here.’Lucas inquired in anticipation. "Commander, what are you thinking?"Asher slowly closed the journal and looked toward Samuel. I'm thinking maybe my father wasn't writing only to me."Everyone stared at him.Curiosity moved Nathan's lips. "What do you mean?"Asher held up the journal. "He was writing for whoever might read this before I did."The possibility washed over their faces. Arthur slowly nodded. "That said, every word served two purposes."Samuel beamed and chimed in. "Ethan doesn't waste ink."Serena reached for the journal. "May I?"Asher handed it to her, and she gently examined each page under a portable forensic light.Several minutes passed, and her expression slowly changed. "That's impossible."Lucas stepped closer. "What?"She pointed toward the final page. "T
95: “What Did Your Father Write?”
Lucas spoke in-between the silence. "Did Ethan ever defeat him?"Samuel answered without hesitation. "No."Nathan's eyes narrowed. "Then, did that man defeat Ethan?"Again, Samuel shook his head. "I wouldn't say he did."Lucas looked completely confused. "Then why was he so dangerous?"Samuel slowly took the photograph again; his voice was calm. "Because neither of them ever won. Their war never ended."Arthur lowered his eyes as he remembered the endless missions, sleepless nights, and the constant feeling that someone was always one step ahead.This particular battle between Ethan and the dangerous enemy wasn't lost, but it didn't end.Asher continued studying the damaged photograph, but his attention wasn't on the missing face, but rather on the edges of the burn marks.His thumb gently traced the blackened paper before mouthing. "This wasn't burned from the front."Lucas blinked. "What do y
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