Mars listened to Justin's analysis, and fear began to rise within him. It was the first time he felt fear towards another person. Justin's calm demeanor and knowledge of criminal psychology made Mars realize he was facing a far more dangerous opponent than he had ever imagined. Every word Justin spoke cut deep into Mars' pride, causing him to tremble uncontrollably.Outside, the sound of police sirens grew louder, and the powerful thuds of battering rams against the door intensified. They were about to break through, and Mars knew his time was running out. He had no chance of escape without a desperate move.But then, something unexpected happened. Justin, with a determined look in his eyes, injured himself. He used a small shard from the floor to cut a line across his arm, blood seeping through his sleeve. Mars couldn't believe his eyes and stared at Justin in utter shock."Why are you doing this?" Mars stammered, his voice mixed with fear and curiosity.Justin didn't reply. Instead,
Justin woke up with a start, feeling his forehead and back drenched in sweat. He gasped for air, eyes wide open as he looked around, realizing he was in an intensive care unit. The dim fluorescent lights above cast a cold, unfamiliar glow in the room.Around him, numerous medical devices beeped rhythmically, with tubes and sensors attached to his body, particularly his head. Justin felt a deep sense of unease and confusion. He tried to recall what had happened, but his memories were like a foggy haze, unclear and contradictory.When Justin tried to remove the devices from his head, a young nurse entered the room. She was shocked to see Justin awake. "You're awake?" she exclaimed, eyes wide with surprise. "Please stay still. I'll go get Dr. Wyder right away."The nurse hurried out of the room, leaving Justin in bewilderment. He tried to sit up, but the pain from his injuries and the sensors attached to his body forced him to lie back down. He looked up at the ceiling, trying to piece to
But the scariest part wasn't here.Dr. Wyder's expression grew serious as she looked into Justin's eyes and said, "This intentional brainwashing technique is known by only two people in the world."Justin felt as if he was falling into a deep abyss, his mind swirling with fear and confusion. He gasped for air, trying to remain calm, and asked, "Who?"Dr. Wyder was silent for a moment, as if weighing her words. "The first person," she said slowly, "is me."Justin stared at her, inhaling sharply. It wasn't because he thought Dr. Wyder had harmed him; it was the realization that there existed a method known only to two people in the world and kept hidden from the public. The fact that Dr. Wyder knew it indicated she was not an ordinary doctor."The second person," she continued, pausing to take a deep breath, "is my fellow student. His name is Verney. Verney Aydnes."Justin's eyes widened, unable to hide his shock. His heart pounded, feeling as though it were being squeezed. "Verney Aydne
Dr. Wyder looked at Justin, her eyes full of sympathy and determination. "There is a way to restore your memory," she said gently but firmly.Justin felt a spark of hope ignite within him. "What is it?" he began to ask, but before he could continue, there was a knock at the door.A nurse entered, her expression urgent. "Doctor, there are people outside claiming to be Justin's family," she said, her voice filled with concern.Justin immediately sensed something amiss. He knew these were Mozzafiato's people. They wouldn't stop until they found him.Dr. Wyder turned to Justin, her eyes filled with concern. "Do you need help?" she asked, ready to do whatever it took to protect him.Justin pressed his nails into his palm, thinking quickly. He needed to make the right decision. He knew returning to Mozzafiato could be dangerous, but he also needed to face the truth and understand why all this was happening.Finally, he looked up, his eyes resolute. "No, I don't need help," he said firmly. "I
The Mozzafiato people had finally arrived.It was Ricard and Etham.Over the years, Justin had always felt that Ricard harbored a dislike for him, always treating him with a cold and distant attitude, occasionally throwing in sarcastic remarks. The one person Ricard truly listened to and revered was the King. Ricard was domineering and treated everyone with disdain, especially Justin.Why did Ricard reserve such special hostility for Justin? Lately, Justin had begun to understand.Ricard was filled with jealousy and resentment.Justin hadn't realized it at first, but now that he knew, it would become Ricard's weak point.As for Etham, he was someone who followed the King’s orders, likely tasked with monitoring and controlling Justin. Etham was like a pawn of the King, a spy. But Etham didn’t seem completely corrupted by evil. He could still be tricked by Justin, occasionally showing signs of helplessness and hesitation. Etham could still be saved.Ricard and Etham arrived with a large
Ricard looked at Justin, surprised by his calmness and determination. "So you agree to return?" Ricard asked, his voice still filled with doubt.Justin nodded, his eyes never leaving Ricard. "Yes, I will return. But make sure everything is ready and does not affect my health."Ricard breathed a sigh of relief, but remained serious. "We are prepared. A specialized plane is waiting and has full medical equipment and accompanying doctors."Etham, despite being scolded to his face, still worried about Justin. "Justin, are you sure? If you don't feel well, we can wait."Justin looked at Etham, smiling gently. "I'm fine, Etham. Thank you. Let's go back."As Ricard and Etham walked out of the room to arrange everything, Dr. Wyder approached Justin's bed, her eyes filled with worry and seriousness. "Justin, I know that you want to return to find out the truth, but be careful. Mozzafiato is not a safe place for you right now."Justin looked at Dr. Wyder, feeling sincere care and concern from he
**Chapter 129**Since the day he was brought back to Mozzafiato, Justin decided to stop taking the special supplement that the King had "specifically designed" for him. Although the supplement was advertised as enhancing his health, Justin always felt uneasy about it. He decided he had to find out the truth, and the only way to do that was to stop using the supplement without anyone knowing.During this time, Justin acted as if nothing was amiss. He participated in daily activities, appearing cheerful and healthy in front of everyone, including the King. He knew this wouldn't be easy, but he didn't want to raise any suspicion.One day, feeling confident enough about his health, Justin decided to ask Verney, the royal family's trusted physician, to examine him. Verney was the only person Justin felt he could trust to some extent, although he wasn't entirely certain."Verney, I want you to examine me," Justin said suddenly, catching Verney off guard. "I feel like I need a thorough check-
Etham took a deep breath, looked Justin straight in the eyes, and began to speak. "You are an excellent leader, Justin. Over the years, I have learned a lot from you. You always know how to handle situations calmly and decisively. You treat everyone fairly and never abandon anyone."Justin nodded, a slight smile playing on his lips. "So, your impression of me isn't too bad, huh? Since we've been working together, I've always seen you as a friend, a reliable teammate."Etham smiled too, but his smile was somewhat forced. "Yes, Justin. I really appreciate you. We've been through so much together, and I feel like we've become a family."Justin looked at Etham for a moment, then said, "We've been together for so long. I also consider you as family."At that moment, Etham's face turned pale, as if he was afraid of something. He looked down at the cup of tea in his hand, trying to hide the anxiety in his heart, but he couldn't escape Justin's sharp eyes.Justin laughed, making the atmosphere