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Chapter 1011 A Trace of Red

Author: Night Eleven
The once-arrogant Marlock lay sprawled on the ground, trampled underfoot by one soldier after another.

Amid the chaos, a ragged figure crawled toward him, eyes locked on the emerald pendant hanging around Marlock's neck. He had clearly been observing from afar, waiting for his moment.

After ensuring Marlock was lifeless, the man snatched the pendant and prepared to make his escape.

But the "lifeless" Marlock suddenly opened his eyes in the very next second. Blood trickled from his eyes; his lips curled into a chilling smile. His hand shot up, gripping the thief's arm like a vice. The man froze as dark mist seeped into him, his eyes glazing over, life draining away.

Only then did Marlock collapse backward, motionless once more.

The thief, now holding the pendant, staggered to his feet, his expression twisted with malice—and a flicker of disgust. Yet, as he stumbled away, something felt wrong.

An itch began to spread across his skin. His heart pounded erratically.

Meanwhile, an
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