In his grand private room, surrounded by dark wood-paneled walls and shelves filled with old books that created a serene atmosphere, Victor sat behind a large mahogany desk. Scattered before him were various papers, world maps, and strategic notes he had meticulously prepared over the years. However, his mind couldn't focus. The defeat he suffered when trying to confront Evan and Aria was still fresh in his memory, burning the ego that had always been shielded by his extraordinary power.Victor sighed softly, his eyes drawn to an object on his desk—a relic, ancient and emanating a mystical aura. It was one of the five he had successfully collected, artifacts with unimaginable power from another world. With these five relics, Victor knew he could summon an inconceivable power, a force capable of altering the fate of this world. Yet, there was one nagging thought—this power was not enough to summon the shadow army, the final strength that would make him the king of the shadows, an unriv
Riley stared at his computer screen with intense concentration. In the small room illuminated by the dim light of the monitors, he looked like a soldier preparing to enter the battlefield. His fingers hovered over the keyboard as complex codes filled the screen, indicating intense activity in the cyber realm."How's your search going, Riley?" Evan asked, standing not far from Riley. Next to him, Aria sat anxiously, waiting for news from Riley.Riley slowly shook his head. "I've found some information on the internet, but nothing crucial. Everything public has been meticulously polished by Victor's team. They know how to keep secrets."Evan sighed in frustration. "So, we're back to square one?""Not entirely," Riley replied, his voice calm but firm. "There's still one place we can try. But it's a high-risk move."Aria looked at Riley with concern. "What are you planning, Riley?"Riley took a deep breath before answering. "I'm going to try to hack into Victor Draken's company's system.
Evan, Aria, and Riley were still basking in the euphoria of successfully breaching Victor Draken's company system. This success felt like a major victory in an otherwise seemingly impossible battle. However, their joy was abruptly overshadowed when a message appeared on Riley’s screen:“You are being watched.”The words felt like a harsh slap in the face. Riley froze momentarily, his mind racing to grasp the implications. “It’s a trap,” he murmured, his voice trembling as the horrifying realization sank in.Aria looked at the screen with growing anxiety. “What does it mean, Riley? Do they know where we are?”“More than that,” Riley replied, his face pale. “They not only know we’re here, but they’re also tracking our location. They might have known we were coming from the start.”Evan sensed the sudden escalation in tension within the room. “What should we do?”Without wasting a moment, Riley began typing a new series of commands, trying to break free from the clutches of a system that
Evan, Riley, and Aria ran through the dimly lit streets, their breaths ragged with tension as they frantically searched for a way out. They needed to find a vehicle quickly. However, none of them knew how to drive, leaving their options severely limited. Aria scanned the streets, desperation clear in her voice. "We have to get to the train station. It's our only chance!" Evan nodded in agreement. "But how? None of us can drive, and we can't risk stealing a car. That would attract too much attention." Riley, gripping her small digital device tightly, looked up and saw a taxi approaching. "There! We can take that taxi!" They waved at the taxi, their hands trembling slightly. As the taxi came to a stop, they quickly got inside. "To the train station, please, and hurry!" Riley urged, trying to mask the panic in her voice. The taxi driver nodded, sensing the urgency in their tone, and began driving. The three of them felt a slight relief as the car sped through the city, as if their
Darius arrived at the location, standing on the edge of the bridge, looking down with a look of fury. All the metal he had dropped earlier had piled up around the riverbank, creating a visual barrier that made it difficult for him to track where his prey had escaped. A flash of impatience appeared on his face as he realized his targets had eluded him, at least for the moment.In an authoritative tone, Darius called his subordinates, who immediately assembled around him. "Keep searching!" he ordered coldly. "They can't be far. The entire area around the river needs to be thoroughly checked."His subordinates nodded, quickly spreading out in every direction to comply with the order. Darius remained standing there, his eyes scanning every corner that might be a hiding spot. His anger burned even fiercer. Although he was confident in his abilities, he knew that his prey this time was not an easy opponent to deal with.***Meanwhile, in the dark and dense forest surrounding the river, Aria
Evan, Aria, and Riley found a hiding spot along the riverbank, concealed by the shadows of the dense forest. Flashlight beams approached from a distance, cutting through the darkness. Evan's mind raced as he prepared to face their pursuers.“We have to make a decision here,” Evan said with determination. “We'll use a hit-and-run strategy. We need to strike quickly and then retreat. We'll whittle down their numbers and sow confusion.”Aria nodded, her eyes scanning the surroundings for strategic advantages. “Let’s set up some traps. If we can lure them in, we might be able to take out a few before they realize what's happening.”Riley, still feeling uneasy but trusting Evan’s leadership, prepared his equipment. “I may not be much help, but I’ll do my best.”Evan nodded. “Riley? You'll move with me and keep monitoring the comms. Aria will move on her own. Is that okay?”Aria looked at Evan and Riley. “No problem. Take care of yourselves.”They spread out, setting up traps with the limit
Darius could no longer contain his anger. The worsening situation had caused him to lose control. The hit-and-run attacks launched by Evan and Aria had devastated his men, and their inability to capture the small group had made Darius even more furious. Feeling that he had no other option, Darius finally decided to take matters into his own hands. He could no longer rely solely on his subordinates; this had become a personal matter. Without hesitation, Darius stepped into the forest, leaving a trail of anxiety among his remaining men. As he moved among the trees, Darius felt his rage intensify. With every step, his desire to destroy his enemies grew stronger. He extended his arms, and powerful energy began to flow through his body. Darius manipulated the metal around him, lifting it from the ground and trees, using it as a deadly weapon. A loud crash echoed as Darius controlled the metal, hurling it in every direction and tearing the forest apart with his power. Trees toppled, the
The battle between Evan and his group against Darius was now unavoidable. The forest, which had once been their refuge, had transformed into a nightmarish battlefield. Every snapped twig, every whispering breeze seemed to warn that the end of this cat-and-mouse game was near.Evan and Aria realized that if they exited the forest, the situation would only become more perilous. The open space would give Darius an advantage, allowing him to launch metal attacks from every direction without obstruction. They had to resolve this fight here, within the forest that had become their hiding place.Aria looked at Evan, her eyes filled with determination. "We have no other choice. We need to fight him here and now, before he destroys us all."Evan nodded, though there was a trace of doubt in his heart. He knew that Darius's power to control metal made him a very dangerous opponent. They had to find a way to overcome this power if they were to have any chance of winning."We need to be smart," Ev