Chapter: Chapter 102 : An Unlikely Accomplice While inside the car on our way home from shopping for clothes, Cyrus and I talked about his situation. He admitted that he tried to obey and simply remain a good son, but he couldn't bear the thought of living with his fiancée, especially since she had no interest in the things he loved to do. "She almost never wants to come with me, and she always has an excuse because things that are my hobbies are forbidden in her family," he said. "Most of the time, I just end up tagging along at elite parties and talking to people I don't even know," he added. "Well, I suppose that isn't any different from what you do on the streets," I replied. "You don't understand. I want to be a normal person with freedom, and if I marry the woman they chose for me all those years ago, I'll be trapped in a relationship where I'll never be happy," he murmured. "That's one of the reasons why I finally decided to push through with my plan," he added. He simply sighed and asked me to stop bringing up the
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Chapter: Chapter 101 : The golden cage After our conversation in the living room, Cyrus's family invited us out to eat at a restaurant. According to them, Cyrus's father couldn't stay long at the mansion because he had a business meeting that afternoon, leaving them with very little time. I had no choice but to tag along and simply listen. As they talked, they brought up the Brass family's businesses and just how immense their wealth was. He even mentioned that the very building we were heading to—a soaring structure with nearly a hundred floors—was owned by the Brass family. The gap between their wealth and my family's was astronomical, making me feel utterly small by comparison. Even so, I didn't feel like they were looking down on me. I knew they were sharing those details so I would understand what kind of family I was tying myself to. "Ten members of the noble Brass family are businessmen, and I want all my children to be businessmen as well." He stated that after Cyrus graduated and completed his two-year ser
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Chapter: Chapter 100 : Standing By My Side The meeting had finally taken place between myself and Cyrus's family—the very people who had promised to help my family rise from the ruins of our collapsing businesses. To be completely honest, if I looked at the bigger picture, I should simply be thankful to them and accept this arrangement for the sake of the thousands of people who depended on the Volt lands. Yet, I was taken aback, completely unprepared for the warm greeting I received from Cyrus’s mother. Her voice was soft, and she was so breathtakingly beautiful that she looked like a celebrity. "No, she looks like a real princess in that elegant dress," I whispered to myself. Her soft hands, smooth and fair skin, rosy lips, and graceful movements—she was simply mesmerizing. "Mother, please let me introduce her to you first. It isn't right to just hug her straight away," Cyrus interjected. His mother smiled and stepped back to the sofa she had been sitting on earlier. "I apologize, I was just so excited that we finally
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Chapter: Chapter 99 : The Unexpected Return Three days passed, and I continued my training at the Brass family's training ground. Since we had a nearly two-week break for the semester, I spent entire days there. I was completely out of breath after running back and forth one hundred times, nearly collapsing onto a bench to rest. "I'm so exhausted. Will I really get stronger after all of this?" I muttered. Contrary to my expectations, Cyrus only showed up every afternoon to check on my progress. According to him, he had to leave for a few days to follow up on clues regarding the attack, especially since the criminals were still at large. He was cooperating with Maxine to track them down and put an end to the threat against my life. While resting, I couldn't help but pull out my phone to check if there were any updates on Maxine and Cyrus's search. As soon as I opened it, I immediately saw several messages—five of which were from Ivy, who kept asking me to go out and hang out with her. "I've been turning her down
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Chapter: Chapter 98 : Brass Training Ground Hours later, we headed to a training ground that Cyrus frequented. As soon as we stepped inside the building—which was about the size of a basketball court—he switched on the lights and the air conditioning. Once the lights flared up, I saw equipment similar to Maxine’s gym. "This place is huge, and the gear looks brand new." "It belongs to the Brass family. Only the three of us siblings use it, but honestly, I'm the only one who comes here regularly since it's better to train at the Lycan training grounds," he answered. According to him, the Lycan clan had built their own private training facilities, but because those places were crowded, you'd end up doing a lot of sparring and learning other combat techniques from different members. Even so, since we were keeping my powers a secret from everyone else, it was much better to train here. Suddenly, he stepped right behind me and placed both hands on my shoulders from the back. "And besides, at least there are only two of us in
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Chapter: Chapter 97 : Unlocking abilities The next morning, when I woke up, I immediately noticed that my tail was gone. I quickly hopped out of bed and looked in the mirror. "My tail is gone. Thank goodness," I whispered, letting out a massive sigh of relief. It felt like a heavy thorn had finally been pulled from my chest when the tail vanished. I had been so worried I'd end up locked in my room forever just because of it. I smiled and hurried off to get ready. I needed to head to school for my exams so I could pull off high grades. I couldn't just neglect my studies despite having a mountain of problems, especially since I already owed so much to everyone who made it possible for me to go to school in the first place. Hours later, Cyrus drove me to school. Even though he didn't have classes anymore—since 3rd-year students took their exams earlier than freshmen, earning them an early break—he still tagged along. "What's your plan after exams? Are you going to see your boyfriend again?" he asked while keeping his eyes
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Chapter: Chapter 22: The Battle in the Frozen CastleChapter 22: The Battle in the Frozen Castle The Frost Sovereign’s castle was a chilling marvel, a palace of ice sculpted from the deepest dreams of the darkest night. Its towers glimmered like diamonds under the pale moonlight, and its walls were encrusted with thick frost, as if standing guard over the general’s hidden truths. The relentless blizzard roared around it, its howling winds echoing the cries of lost souls, while the cold clawed at our bodies like icy hands dragging us toward the earth. Before the frost-laden gates, our group—Karma, Tiera, Mirai, Iron Fang, and Ember —stood resolute, hearts burning with determination yet shadowed by the dread of the battle to come. Tiera led the way, her wings folded tightly, but her eyes blazed with authority. “The Frost Sovereign awaits within,” she said, her voice weighted but composed. “Their power surpasses that of their minions, and the ice itself is their strength. We’ll need greater unity than in any
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Chapter: Chapter 21: The Frozen Isle and the Heart of the MissionChapter 21: The Frozen Isle and the Heart of the MissionThe new floor of the Tower of Doom was a frozen isle, a realm of unrelenting cold that seemed poised to swallow us whole. The air pierced like needles against our skin, and the ground was blanketed in thick ice and snow, making every step treacherous. In the distance, mountains loomed like colossal stone giants shrouded in frosty clouds, while blizzards of ice raged without cease, obscuring our vision. The minions of the fourth general, creatures forged from ice and shadow, lurked in the darkness, their eyes glinting with a chilling light. This floor was a stark contrast to Ember Warden’s blazing desert, and every moment tested our resilience.Our group—Karma, Tiera, Mirai, Iron Fang, and our newest ally, Ember Warden—stood at the edge of the icy path, our breaths forming fleeting clouds in the frigid air. Tiera stood steadfast, her wings folded tightly, though her eyes brimmed with concern. Iron Fang, who ha
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Chapter: Chapter 20: The Battle Against Ember WrathChapter 20: The Battle Against Ember Wrath The gates of Ember Wrath’s palace loomed like a blazing wall of fire, their flames flickering and parting as if alive, guarding the secrets of the third general. The heat outside was nearly unbearable, and our group—myself, Karma; Tiera; Mirai; and Iron Fang—stood before them, breathless from the arduous trek through the desert of fire. Our clothes were soaked with sweat, our weapons scorched from the surrounding heat, and our bodies weary from battles against Ember Wrath’s minions. Yet, our resolve burned fiercely, each step a testament to our strength and courage. Tiera led the way, her wings folded tightly, her eyes alight with determination. Despite her exhaustion from previous fights, her presence radiated authority. Iron Fang stood by her side, her silver hair damp with sweat, her movements sluggish in the oppressive heat. Mirai, no longer clinging to my back, could barely stand, her eyes heavy with fatig
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Chapter: Chapter 19: The Trek Through the Desert of FireChapter 19: The Trek Through the Desert of FireThe heat of the third floor of the Tower of Doom was like the searing caress of a blazing sun, an unrelenting trial that assaulted us even as we ascended the staircase. The air was dry and oppressive, thick with the scent of ash and smoke, foreshadowing the dangers that awaited. The domain of the third general was a vast desert of fire—a landscape of scorching sand, molten rocks, and pillars of flame that erupted unpredictably from the ground. The sky was shrouded in dense clouds of ash, casting a gloomy pall over the scene, yet everything seemed to burn with unrelenting heat. In the distance, the shrieks and growls of creatures forged from fire and ash echoed, a constant reminder that each step was a test of our strength and courage.Our group—myself, Karma; Tiera; Mirai; and Iron Fang—stood at the edge of the desert, our clothes already drenched in sweat despite having just arrived. Tiera led the way, her wings neat
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Chapter: Chapter 18: The Battle Against Verdant ClawChapter 18: The Battle Against Verdant ClawThe morning was eerily quiet outside the palace of Verdant Claw, but the silence was charged with tension, like the calm before an unseen storm’s eruption. The palace, resembling a colossal tree with branches entwining its walls, stood towering at the heart of the forest. Its doors, crafted from thick wood and adorned with intricate carvings of plants and beasts, seemed to guard the secrets of the second general. Our group—myself, Karma; Tiera; Mirai; and Iron Fang—stood before the palace, weapons at the ready, though our bodies were weary from the grueling battles in the forest.Tiera’s gaze swept over us, her eyes brimming with resolve yet shadowed by concern. “Verdant Claw is unlike his minions,” she said, her voice heavy with gravity. “He is a general who commands nature itself, and his palace is a living labyrinth. His forces will be stronger here, and his poison is notorious for sapping the strength of his foes. We
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Chapter: Chapter 17: The Journey to the Palace of the Second GeneralChapter 17: The Journey to the Palace of the Second GeneralThe morning greeted us with faint rays of sunlight piercing through the thick clouds that shrouded the second floor of the Tower of Doom. The air was chilly, carrying the damp scent of earth and decaying wood, a foreboding sign of the greater dangers awaiting us. The territory of the second general was a vast forest, filled with towering trees that loomed like giants, their branches resembling arms poised to seize us. The ground was carpeted with thick grass, gnarled roots that seemed to lie in wait like traps, and strange flowers emitting an unsettling fragrance that set our nerves on edge. In the distance, the growls, screeches, and rustling of monsters echoed, a constant reminder that every step we took was fraught with peril.Our group—myself, Karma; Tiera; Mirai; and our newest member, Iron Fang, now a woman with the blended features of wolf and human—stood at the forest’s edge, preparing for the long
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