chapter 485
Author: Anakin Detour
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Dexter stood at the edge of the city, looking out at the skyline. The weight of the world seemed to press down on him, but he refused to let it break him. The night had passed, and now, with dawn just beginning to pierce the horizon, the time had come to act.

He had known this day would come—the day when he would have to confront the Ouroboros head-on. It wasn’t just a group of faceless criminals. It was a system that had taken everything from him and countless others. And now he had a chance to rip it apart from the inside out.

He turned toward the others, who were gathering their gear, preparing for the first step of their mission. Charlotte and Henry stood by, both focused but also aware of the stakes. Dexter could sense the tension in the air. This wasn’t just a job. This was personal.

Charlotte stepped forward, her voice low. “We’ve got everything we need. The intel’s solid. But it’s going to be a hell of a fight. Harlan’s not going to just sit back and wait for us.”

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