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Five Years LaterThe snow fell gently over the countryside estate, blanketing the rolling hills of Liberty City in white. I stood at the service entrance of the family's twelve-bedroom mansion, reviewing the final preparations with the kitchen staff, when I allowed myself a moment to observe the scene before me.The great room windows glowed golden against the winter dusk. Through them, I could see my master standing at the floor-to-ceiling glass, watching the snow drift down. On one hand, he held a glass of aged whiskey—a 25-year-old single malt I had selected specifically for this evening. In the other, he held his five-year-old grandson, Dennis, who had fallen asleep against his shoulder approximately twenty minutes prior and showed no signs of waking.I smiled. Some things never changed. Ever since Dennis birth, Barry was so fond of his grandson. They had a strong bond of the likes I've never seen."Sebastian?" One of the junior kitchen staff approached hesitantly. "The roast—
Double Blessings
Barry's hand went to his throat, still feeling the pressure of Donald Cage's grip. He watched the pile of sand for another moment, making sure it didn't move.Then he turned to face the red army.Three hundred hooded figures stood frozen in the street, filled with shock and raw fear. Barry turned slightly toward Sebastian, keeping one eye on the red army.“We have to do something about these guys,” he said under his breath, gesturing toward the silent crowd. Sebastian followed his gaze. “Let me handle this,” he said calmly. Barry studied him for a moment, then nodded and stepped back.Sebastian walked forward alone, tucking the hourglass safely under one arm in order to intimidate them.The red army shifted uneasily as he approached them. They looked confused and frightened by his presence.These were men and women who had followed Donald Cage for decades. They had never seen their master defeated until now. Sebastian stopped several yards away from them.For a long moment, he loo
Defeated
Barry's voice cut through the air. "What if I said I'm not going to let you do that?"Donald Cage's eyebrows rose slightly, genuinely amused. "That's fine." He clasped his hands in front of him, fingers interlacing casually. "I like a little resistance. Makes the victory sweeter." He tilted his head, studying Barry like a merchant appraising goods. "But I also like to make the offer first. Surrender yourself to me now, and I'll spare your life."He paused, letting the offer hang."But resist." His voice dropped, becoming colder. "And you will die along with all your family."Barry's jaw tightened. "All my life," he said slowly, "I've never submitted myself to any man. Today is still not going to be that day."Donald Cage's expression didn't change."Then you're a foolish man," he said coldly. "You think you can defeat me because you have a high demon by your side?" He chuckled, shaking his head. "I hate to break it to you, boy, but that high demon is of less threat to me than a gna
Donald Cage
Below Sullivan Tower, the red army formed a tightening circle around the invisible barrier like a living tide. Three hundred robed figures pushed, slashed, and beat against the magical dome, but it held firm. By now, early morning commuters had long since fled the city, leaving abandoned cars with doors hanging open. The sect leaders began chanting, feeding dark energy into the barrier. But it did not break.Then the army parted and a man stepped forward from the crowd. He moved with the easy confidence of a predator who had never known defeat. Unlike the others, this man was different. He was dressed in a tailored black coat with golden lining. He wore black gloves and polished boots.Donald Cage.He looked to be in his late forties. His jaw was strong, his cheekbones sharp, his dark hair showing only the barest traces of gray at the temples. Power radiated from him with every step he took. He stopped before the barrier, studying it for a long moment. His second in command appr
Barry's second wish
Sebastian stood guard over Barry as the night deepened, his eyes scanning the darkness beyond the balcony. Behind him, Barry sat cross-legged on the cold floor, eyes closed, breathing slow and rhythmic. His chest rose and fell like distant tides.Hours passed.The moon climbed across the sky, then began its descent. Sebastian did not move. He did not blink. The sky shifted from deep midnight blue to charcoal gray. The horizon began to pale.At precisely 6:02 a.m., Sebastian’s eyes narrowed.A mass of black lightning crawled across the sky, swallowing the light. It pulsed like a diseased heart, spreading veins of darkness through the clouds.“It is time,” he said quietly.Barry did not open his eyes. His breathing remained steady.Below, the streets of Liberty City were beginning to stir. Early morning commuters blinked sleep from their eyes, coffee cups in hand. Then they stopped as they stared upward at the unnatural sky. Some pointed. Some pulled out their phones.Then they saw t
Meditation
Later that night, Barry stood alone on the penthouse balcony, the city sprawling beneath him like a circuit board of light. Inside, the house was quiet. The twins were asleep. Security systems hummed softly beneath layers of magical reinforcement Sebastian had woven into the structure over the years.And yet, Barry couldn't relax. Instead, he stood up all night to keep watch over his family.Just then, the glass door slid open behind him.Veronica stepped out, wrapped in her silk robe, her bare feet silent on the floor. She didn't speak at first. She simply stood beside him, following his gaze into the sprawling city lights."Darling," she said softly. "Come to bed."Barry didn't move. "I'm sorry," he said. "I can't tonight. I have to stay up."She was quiet for a long moment. Then she sat down on the bench beside the railing, pulling her robe tighter around herself."I've been watching you all day," she said. Her voice was calm, but there was steel beneath it. "The way you drove. T
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