Ansel’s shock was evident as he exclaimed, “Fifty thousand dollars?! That’s outrageous!” His words were directed towards the shop attendant, who he had assumed to be the owner. “This is pure robbery!” he added.Chris on the other hand was impatiently waiting for Ansel to get humiliated.He decided to find something to say in order to fuel the conversation.The shop owner’s gaze conveyed a subtle accusation as she scrutinized Ansel. She figured out that he wasn't going to pay a dime.How could she have been so foolish?Compared to Chris, Ansel’s casual look and modest clothing made him seem from a different, more ordinary social class..She should have never worn the wrist watch for him in the first place.The shop owner wasted no time in reaching for the telephone, her eyes never leaving Ansel. “Call the police right away,” she commanded, her tone authoritative.Ansel could hardly believe his ears, was the woman really going to arrest him for a crime he didn't commit?He looked over
Ansel's eyes gleamed with a fierce intensity as he gazed at the shop assistant and the policemen who were so quick to judge him.His smirk grew wider and his voice dripped with malice. "You think you can humiliate me? Or… mock me with your petty tricks?"The shop assistant's eyes widened in terror, still trying to snap out of the shock.She couldn't believe she had underestimated Ansel's power. She felt a pang of pity for Chris, who had sent her on this death errand. 'This man must be a powerful heir,' she thought to herself. 'I should have never crossed him.'On the other hand, the policemen soon realized their mistake and tried to apologize, but Ansel wasn't having it. "Kiss my feet, policemen. We made a bet!" he demanded, his voice cold.Ansel's cold words made them take a few steps backwards. At first, they wanted to protest, but Ansel's gaze was terrifying and in the end, they knew they had no choice.If they didn't kiss the man's feet then they would definitely lose their jobs.
Ansel's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched in anger as he struggled to maintain his composure. He balled his fist and took a deep breath before speaking."Prove it, Chris," Ansel said, his voice low and even. "Prove to everyone that I'm crazy. You are making things up!"Chris scoffed harshly upon hearing Ansel's challenging words, he stood his ground, his eyes flashing with defiance. "You think I am making things up, Ansel? That's ridiculous! … Everyone…He's been acting strange for weeks, and now he's accusing me of lying. Can't you see how crazy he is?"Chris smiled smugly when he saw his granduncle nod his head in agreement, he figured out that if he portrayed Ansel as crazy in the presence of everyone then Ansel could get kicked out of the mansion and their lives could go back to the way it used to be.And for their lives to go back to the way it used to be, then Ansel would have to leave their family for good.Meanwhile, the rest of the family members exchanged worried glances, unsur
The following days flew by effortlessly, with Thora and Ansel's bond growing stronger by the day. With more time to himself, Ansel focused on mastering his system's skills. He carefully reviewed the list on the virtual screen, exploring the wide range of skills in his system.The system had granted him four skills after he successfully saved four men in the space of a few days.It appeared that saving people from the brink of death was the trigger for the system to automatically grant Ansel new skills.Just like when he saved Justin Li and Snake Li from near-death, he had unlocked two skills, but didn't check them that day.And after saving two more men, he was granted two extra skills.When Ansel had seen how the system granted him extra skills, he had gone on a secret mission at night to save as many people as he could with a mask on.Ansel controlled the virtual screen and tapped on the notification bar.[Toxin shield][Energy control][Cell renewal][Medicine mastery]The four s
"Lower your weapons! Stand down, now!" Vinny bellowed, his voice piercing the air as he raised his hands, palms outwards, towards the special task force members. The sound of guns being cocked and safeties released had sent a jolt of adrenaline through him, and he knew he had to act fast to prevent a disastrous misunderstanding.A hundred humans stood together, surrounded by the eerie landscape of the strange world.The task force men glanced at their own commander, awaiting a signal. With a slight nod, they received the confirmation they needed, and their weapons were slowly, cautiously lowered.On the other hand, Zach had been on his usual routine of checking the area for any trespassers.When they heard the loud trumpet, they had initially thought that a large beast had encroached their space.Zach gathered hundreds of soldiers and they all held weapons.But as they got closer, the distinctive scent reached their nose.It was different from the usual scent of the people in their vi
They soon arrived at the king's Castle and Atticus had a private meeting with the Vampire King alone.Ansel and the others were unaware of what Atticus and the King were discussing, so they were shown to their rooms, where they could freshen up and wait until their attention was needed.The wristband communication devices were still working, and everyone was anxiously waiting for updates.Their attention was piqued when Vinny shared the news that King Atris had agreed to a peace treaty, pending one crucial condition.They wanted to know what the condition was but Vinny wasn't ready to tell them.It was going to be a discussion between the elders of the MPK organization and those seniors from the special task force. They told everyone to rest in the rooms provided for them while they continued the meeting in a private room.Ansel, Ami, Audrey, and two other men entered the room, their footsteps echoing off the walls. As they began to settle in, Ami's scowl deepened, her arms crossed ti
The man was popularly known as Henry, he had a pair of glasses on and seemed to be interested in what Ansel was reading.Henry slid into the chair beside Ansel, his eyes fixed on the book in Ansel's hands. His fingers swiftly darted into his pocket and emerged with a small, glowing orb. He placed it on the table between them, and Ansel's eyes widened in confusion. Henry smiled as he leaned in to whisper,"The orb is for secrecy. Some people might want to eavesdrop on our conversation but this orb will help to keep our conversation discreet." Ansel's gaze narrowed, his eyes locked on Henry's face. “Why are you here?” he asked, his voice low. “And who are you, exactly?”Henry's chuckle sounded a bit forced, his eyes darting around Ansel's mask as he tried his best to see Ansel's face. 'I'm Henry,' he said, his voice tinged with a hint of nervousness. 'A... friend, of sorts. I've been looking for someone with your particular interests.”He was a young werewolf, a loner and a book fre
The next day, King Atris summoned the human leaders to a meeting.Ansel and the others gathered around the massive table, its surface scarred and scratched from countless meetings and feasts. His presence in the grand hall was unexpected, to say the least. He wasn't supposed to be there, not among the vampire elders and human leaders.But Atticus had surprised everyone by extending a personal invitation, beckoning him to take a seat at the table. In total, there were about fifty people sitting around the table.Ansel was interested in the discussion but he was told to stay as quiet as possible.The meeting was a heated one with the vampires and humans quarreling.King Atris's voice thundered through the grand hall. "We demand fifty humans as reparation for the injustices of the past," he declared, his eyes blazing with a fierce determination. "If this demand is not met, we will not only continue to take humans from Earth, but we will take them all." The room fell silent, the weight