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CHAPTER 180: QUITE THE MORAL BATTLE. The night was calm and quiet. Dog barks in the neighborhood traveled far with little obstruction. Using the cover of the night, hiding behind trees, Mario stalked the house like a predator. He kept a keen watch on the house, observing the cops that were assigned to guard the Mayor's residence. Mario also tried to observe what went on within the house, but the curtains were drawn, blocking off visibility. But he knew the layout of the house. He knew where everyone was supposed to be. He checked his smartwatch and saw that it was an hour to midnight already. So, he braced himself and headed to the house. He knew some of the cops who were assigned to guard the house that night. It was his intention not to harm any of the cops. His target was within the house. So, with the sedative he got from the assailant who tried to knock him out, he knocked out all the cops.With the cops out of the way, he walked to the house, wearing a hood over his head. H

CHAPTER 179: FOLLOWING UP ON THE NEW LEAD. Mary chuckled, jubilant at her accomplishment. Sighing, she kept her phone back in her bag. "This was way easier than I expected," she said. Then she walked over to the couch and tossed everything on the coffee table with one swipe of her hand; then she sat down and crossed her legs. The empty bottles of beer luckily didn't shatter as they fell. Thanks to the furry white rug which Mario had purchased from Target years back, upon which the coffee table was set, none of the bottles broke.Mary took the TV remote control and increased the volume."So, even this douchebag found this show interesting, huh? Goes to show how awesome it is," Mary remarked, then she smiled.She briefly turned and looked in the direction where Mario was, lying on the floor, and she looked away. Her eyes suddenly widened, and she gasped. She quickly looked back. "What the fuck? Where'd he go?" she asked, her eyes darting around hysterically. She quickly got up. "But

CHAPTER 178: KINKY APPROACH.Mario lounged in his living room, wearing just a bathing robe and a pair of boxers, watching TV. It was a medical drama he recently stumbled upon while scrolling through his Prime Time list. He found it interesting and had already binged the whole of the first season. It was a series made in the early 2000s, so it had over twenty forty-five-minute episodes. Not the eight to ten episodes which most TV shows are known for these days. He found it fascinating. Just a preview of a scene with the male lead got him hooked. Mario reached for a bottle of beer without looking. His hand knocked one of the bottles down, clattering. That drew his attention. 'Oh, wow,' he remarked to himself. He didn't realize he had finished nearly a pack of beer. And he felt nothing.He shrugged it off, attributing it to the changes his body had undergone. He picked up a bottle a couple of bottles and found that they were all empty. He sighed and leaned into his couch. He felt to

CHAPTER 177: QUITE THE INTENSE MOMENT WITH FAMILY. LIANA'S POV.If there's one thing I hate, it's when family disagrees, especially with such an intensity that makes it look like they were enemies. And there I was, witnessing my own family — my uncle and grandfather- facing off like there was about to be a showdown between the two of them.It made me wonder why they seemed to hate each other so much."Okay. Knock it off," I said as I walked and tried separating the two of them, pushing Travis backward. But his feet were planted firmly on the ground. "Travis, it's okay. You've made your point. Step away from Grandpa," I said. But Travis wouldn't budge. Rather, he sulked, glaring at his father. Jabin just stared at him coldly. Travis gritted his teeth, then he sighed and stepped away. "This complacency is what has kept our clan this way — hiding in fear, while they walk the earth as the supreme beings," Travis said, still fuming. Then he turned and looked at me. "But not anymore. Wi

CHAPTER 176: FAMILY TENSION.LIANA'S POV."What's the matter, Jabin?" Travis asked. We were both curious to hear what the old man had to say.He sighed and looked at us. Then he got up and looked around the house, looking out the windows, as though he was checking to see if someone was listening in on our conversation. "Why are you being so cryptic?" Travis asked, wondering. "What I'm about to say should not be taken lightly," Jabin said, lowering his voice, and his face turned serious. I furrowed my brow as I looked at him."None within our clan in the past thousand years after the Blood Wars who was born a True Blood has exhibited this sign before." "And how is this piece of information helpful?" Travis asked. "Growing up, we were told tales, and I read in books of the werewolf who started the Blood Wars, Kalledor, how his wolf hibernated, slumbered, and never manifested for long, but the whole clan knew he had one, being one of the originals," Jabin began his narration. "He wa

CHAPTER 175: KIN IN THE BAYOUS. LIANA'S POV.'The hell!' My brows remained furrowed as I pondered. "You look troubled. What's the matter?" Travis asked. I kept quiet for a bit as I still looked at the picture."Liana?" he called. "What is it?" "Um... Who is this little boy in the background?" I asked, almost counting my words, somewhat afraid of the answer."Oh. That should be their son," he replied. I gulped as a result."What is it? Anything the matter?" he inquired. "Um, no. Not at all," I answered. "I uh... I find it strange that my parents knew them.""Well, that would be the last time they would ever get to meet each other," he added."Hmm," I sighed, pondering for a bit.'So, I crossed paths with Trevor way back, huh? And I have no recollection of it at all. But does Trevor not remember this meeting?' "You seem awfully quiet. What are you internalizing?" Travis asked. "It's nothing to worry about," I answered, cracking up a smile. I tried my best to hide the contemplation

CHAPTER 73: MENTOR VERSUS PRODIGY (1).BARAKAR'S POV."Majesty, aren't you sure you'd need an armor?" Ravna asked. I should have taken it as an insult, but I understood his concern. I kept quiet for a bit as I looked at myself in the mirror. "You know I fare better without one. And besides, what good is an armor against such a man?" I responded calmly. Ravna sighed. He knew there was nothing more he'd say that would make me heed his suggestion.Hung beside where I stood were my twin swords. Ravna brought them to me, facing their hilts toward me. I gripped them by the hilt as I received them. It had been a while since I last used them for anything. They were crafted to the perfect weight I needed, making them effective in my hands. The curve at the end of the blade ensured it balanced perfectly. The curve wasn't for aesthetics, but for function.I fixed the swords in their sheaths strapped to my waist, respectively, with the hilt facing up. It was easier getting them out from the sid

CHAPTER 72: WISE COUNSEL.BARAKAR'S POV. All the while during the fight on the second day of the King's Games, while everyone spoke, making one remark or another, I watched the game keenly. Not to be entertained, and not just for the sake of fulfilling all righteousness - being there mandatorily. Although the latter was my original choice. But in the end, I got sucked in. It was more than entertainment either. I sat by the open window of my chamber as I reminisced. The perpetual cold wind of Winterhill blew into the room, somewhat defeating the purpose for which the fireplace was lit in the first place. But I didn't mind. The rest of the nobles and Alphas were quite taken by the event. They were enthralled all through the event. I was honestly glad they were having a great time - a great time at the cost of lives. Diabolical.As I gulped some wine and looked out the window, the city was still wide awake and abuzz with activities like it wasn't yet late at night.I heard a knock o

CHAPTER 71: HE ALREADY KNOWS.The secret base of the Rebellion was abuzz with activity. Children ran around, playing with their peers. The adults were up and about, carrying out various tasks. Women sat in groups, engaging in chit-chats. Even the men joined in this time. Word of the King's Games had reached even them in the base.Despite the limited space, there were plenty of things to keep one engaged. You just had to look in the right place. The base was indeed becoming a larger community by the day.Vira and the twins, Rooni and Nooni, walked through the base, heading to a particular spot that was solitary, just the way Vira liked it. "The King's Games has got everyone in the base talking since yesterday. It hasn't been this vibrant around here in a while," Rooni said. Vira and Nooni eyed him."I mean, it has always been lively here, but let's be honest - it hasn't been to this magnitude," Rooni still maintained."Having corrected yourself, my brother, I totally agree. The King

CHAPTER 70: THE CHALLENGE.RAYA'S POV.The fights that followed after the first fight didn't come with as many twists as the first. Well, I guess we expected the worst from the fighters after that. Indeed, we were all taken off guard by that betrayal. I should have lost interest, at this point; rather, my interest only increased. All the folks I hoped would scale through did scale through. The girl with the Shadow Guard had become a force to reckon with. She was much more confident. They all scaled through, providing us all with maximum entertainment at the coliseum. Only one person remained.Commander Benek was the last of the original selection to fight. His was to be different, since he wasn't paired with anyone. "As instructed by the organizers, the last original contestant is free to choose a partner!" The commentator announced. That sounded quite interesting to me. I wondered what he was going to do. All the nobles looked, all having different expectations. King Barakar look

CHAPTER 69: DISHONORABLE DEATH.RAYA'S POV.Just as we were all shocked, the contestants were also shocked. Perhaps, even more than we were. "Oh, dear. It's about to get serious," Talia commented. "You truly outdid yourself, lord Xavier. I'm impressed," Jabin commended."We couldn't fall short of expectations," lord Xavier replied, obviously glad from the sound of his voice. The constants looked troubled by the moderator's announcement. They looked around at each other, none seemed to know what to do."Contestants, the games have begun, and it is time to forge alliances, quickly," the moderator pointed out. They all just kept looking at one another, until one of them walked right straight to the girl who had command of the Shadow Guard.Looking at her, I saw that she nodded her head, agreeing to team up with this stranger. He looked quite capable himself."That was a wise move," Cliflan said."Sponsored by fear," Jabin hissed. "He's a coward, trying to latch on to the advantage sh

CHAPTER 68: SECOND DAY OF THE KING'S GAMES. RAYA'S POV. It was quite an awkward moment at the dining hall. No one dared to speak at this point as they continued eating. I'm sure they were all being cautious not to enrage the King any further. I looked at the King, feeling bad for him. Shortly after, the King set down his cutlery, wiped his mouth, and sighed. "Well then. We all have somewhere to be, don't we?" he said as he got up. Thank goodness I was done eating. Well, not like I emptied my plate anyway. I lost my appetite earlier after the indirect attack on the King, which was partly my fault. So, I quickly got up as well.Everyone at the table stood up and bowed, and then I followed the King out of the dining hall. I thought he was headed for his study, or somewhere else, but rather, I found out that he was headed outside. I thought he'd like to go blow off some steam. But not King Barakar.He was a man with such an iron will and strong resolve. Why was I expecting such a thi