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The Merchant moved swiftly, her hands almost trembling as she checked the lifeboat’s readiness. She could feel the war god’s presence like a shadow over her, a constant reminder of the power imbalance between them.Arthur took a moment to observe the room, assessing every detail, every potential threat or opportunity. His gaze lingered on the lifeboat, and for a moment, a flicker of memory crossed his mind, past missions, past escapes, each one successful because of meticulous planning and execution. This would be no different.The Merchant finished her preparations and turned to Arthur, her composure nearly restored but with an undercurrent of fear that hadn’t fully dissipated. She was not used to this, she was usually in control of her emotions so what she had experienced a few moments ago was beyond her.The war god was an existence she couldn't fully fathom.If he was the enemy of the Hughes family, then they were already doomed to then they were doomed to fall.As the lifeboat
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It felt like less of a question and more of a commander to remain silent. She was in his grasp and after an offer like the one he made to her, she dared not to bite the hand that fed her.“Elias,” Arthur called to another of his subordinates, a lean man with sharp features and an alert demeanor. “You’ll drive us to Charles' hideout.”Elias nodded without question, moving swiftly to open the door of a sleek black SUV parked nearby. Viktor, with practiced ease, lifted John ‘Seer’ Henry into the vehicle, followed by the still unconscious Shadow. The Merchant hesitated for a moment, her mind likely racing with thoughts of what awaited her, but a sharp look from Arthur spurred her into motion.The drive was smooth and uneventful, the city’s lights casting fleeting shadows across the interior of the SUV. Arthur sat in silence, his mind focused on the upcoming meeting with Charles, the empire’s most notorious information broker and the one to thank for the smoothness of the mission. Charl
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With that, he exited the room, Viktor and the Merchant close behind. As they made their way back through the warehouse, Arthur’s mind was already shifting to the next phase of his plan. The night was far from over, and there were still many pieces left to move on the board.As they stepped back out into the cool night air, Arthur took a deep breath, the weight of his responsibilities pressing down on him. But he welcomed the pressure, it was a familiar companion, one that sharpened his focus and fueled his resolve.The sleek black SUV glided through the night, the city lights casting fleeting shadows across its tinted windows. Inside, the atmosphere was thick with tension. Arthur Rhyfel sat in the back seat, his gaze fixed on the city outside the window, yet his mind was occupied with the occupants before him.Viktor, ever vigilant, sat beside the driver, his eyes on the unconscious John ‘Seer’ Henry, his presence a constant reminder of the war god’s authority. Shadow, now conscious
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Standing at the top of the stone steps was Luna Rhyfel, Arthur’s older cousin and the only family member he had left. Her striking features softened as she saw Arthur, her usually composed demeanor giving way to relief and warmth. Beside her was none other than Agatha, the head maid of the Rhyfel family and a mother figure to Luna. The older woman’s stern face relaxed slightly as she spotted Arthur, though her eyes remained sharp, assessing the newcomers with the scrutiny of a seasoned caretaker.Luna wasted no time in rushing down the steps, her long coat billowing behind her as she closed the distance between them. “Arthur!” she called out, her voice filled with genuine affection. Without a moment’s hesitation, she wrapped her arms around him, pulling him into a tight embrace.Arthur, usually so composed and distant, allowed himself to return the embrace, his arms encircling Luna with a gentleness that was reserved only for her. “Luna,” he murmured, the tension in his shoulders
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Jameson nodded, his resolve hardening. "The Merchant was always connected to the Hughes family. We knew it, but we never had the evidence. Now, maybe, we’ll finally be able to prove it."Before Commissioner Geston could respond, a member of the coast guard approached them, a file clutched tightly in her hand. She was a young woman, no older than twenty-five, her face flushed from the cold night air. She snapped a salute before handing the file to the commissioner."Sir," she said briskly. "We’ve started cataloging the items confiscated from the fleeing boats. It’s… quite a collection."He raised an eyebrow and took the file, flipping it open to read. Jameson leaned in, his curiosity piqued."Exotic animals," Geston read aloud, his voice laced with disbelief. "Borderline illegal substances of various sorts, relics thought to be lost, exclusive art pieces… counterfeit documents, passports, IDs…"He trailed off, the list seeming endless. It was a treasure trove of illicit goods, the kin
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At the end of a quiet corridor, she arrived at a room that had been specially prepared for her visit. The door was guarded by two men, each wearing the emblem of the security group hired by the Hughes family on their uniforms. They stepped aside as she approached, opening the door with a silent nod.Inside the room was Jon Burton.The Burtons had once been among the seven great families, their power and influence second only to the Hughes partly due to their alliance. But their fall had been swift and brutal, orchestrated by none other than the war god himself. Jon had survived, but just barely, losing an arm as a result of attempting to lay a hand on an infuriated Arthur. His body lay in a hospital bed, paralyzed from the neck down, the result of an encounter with the war god that had left him broken and afraid. His once handsome features were now gaunt, his eyes hollow, as though the life had been drained from him, another effect of the poison Arthur had given to him, courtesy
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But before she could ask, Jon’s eyes fluttered shut, the effort of communication having drained him of what little strength he had left.Laura rose from her chair, signaling the nurse to tend to Jon. She walked out of the room, her mind racing. She had the information she needed, but it raised more questions than it answered. If Arthur Smith was indeed the Reaper, then the Hughes family was in more danger than she had realized, after all, their allies had already fallen.She recalled the words she heard long before that she had informed her brother and uncle about when they discovered the fate of their brother.“The sword of the Rhyfel has returned.”As she made her way to the exit, her thoughts turned to her father. She needed to tell him what she had learned, to warn him of the danger that loomed on the horizon. But even as she resolved to do so, a part of her wondered if it was already too late. The war god was coming, and no one knew where he would strike next.But Laura Hughes
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She tapped the partition window and the car pulled out of the parking lot, her expression betraying none of the storm within. As she stared at the passing city, her thoughts turned to Arthur Smith, the man who, according to Jon Burton, was the Reaper. Was he behind these attacks? The timing was too perfect, too precise. It couldn’t be a coincidence.But if it was Arthur, she would need more than just speculation to confront him. She would need strength, and she would need a plan.Meanwhile, in the heart of his mansion, Arthur Smith sat in his study, the bright sunlight casting shadows across the room. The quiet hum of the activities of the servants and workers outside his room barely penetrated the thick walls of his study, leaving him in a cocoon of silence. Before him lay a stack of documents, each one meticulously reviewed and signed. The load was much easier on him due to Luna's assistance, but that didn't mean he didn't have his work cut out for him.But even at that, his foc
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Leonard Hughes sat behind his large desk in his study, a chilled glass of whiskey in his frail hands.If he had been told this would be how the great Hughes family that had survived and prevailed for centuries would fall, he would not believe.But that was the cold harsh reality.It was ironic and somewhat of a sick joke that it all ended on the same day that it started.Like someone had chosen it particularly because of its significance. Perhaps they had.On that very day fifteen years ago, The Hughes family, Burton family and Williams family, three of the seven great had joined hands together to bring the downfall of the Rhyfel family.Their actions against them had long begun, but that day marked the finale, the end of it all.They had pooled their resources together and attacked the Rhyfel family estate with the intention to spare not a single soul.And surely they would have succeeded at that, if not for the bravery of the young flower of the Rhyfel family, Luna Rhyfel.Pushing a
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His eyes widened as he took in the information: financial records, names, operations, evidence that implicated the Hughes family in countless crimes. It was the breakthrough he had been waiting for, but even more comprehensive than he had hoped."This is… beyond what I expected," he murmured, still processing the weight of what he held. Then, snapping into action, he pressed a button on his desk intercom. "Bring in Agent Marlowe and Special Operative Ryder."Within moments, the door opened, and two figures entered. Agent Marlowe, a sharp-eyed woman with an air of calm authority, and Special Operative Ryder, a tall, muscular man with a cold, calculating demeanor. They had been sent from the capital, handpicked by the emperor to assist in cleaning up the city, a task that had proven more daunting than either had anticipated."Commissioner," Marlowe greeted, nodding as her eyes flicked over to Isabella, recognizing the family resemblance.The commissioner wasted no time. "We’ve just rec
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His voice, though weakened, was laced with bitterness. “Saul... if only you had been more competent. We wouldn’t be facing this now.”With a final, pained sigh, Leonard collected himself, his expression hardening into a grim resolve. “Summon all the Hands back to the estate immediately. We cannot let Rhyfel breach our defenses.”Ian nodded sharply, understanding the gravity of the command. “Yes, Father. I’ll see to it.”As Ian departed to carry out his father’s orders, Leonard muttered under his breath, his words dripping with venom. “Uther Rhyfel… you’ve always been a thorn in my side. Even from beyond the grave, your son continues to cause me trouble.”Meanwhile, Arthur Rhyfel was making his way through the bustling city streets with a purposeful stride. The same city that had seen his return for the first time was once again unaware of the storm that was brewing beneath.He approached a sleek black vehicle, where Elias, his driver, waited at the wheel. Arthur’s destination was Is
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As he rounded a corner, he saw her, Luna, his older cousin, the only living family he had left and his only true reason for engaging in such a war. Yes, he wished to avenge his deceased family, yet if she had not saved him on that day, fifteen years ago, he would not have been alive to do so.She was his sole purpose for being alive and the one dearest to him. The one he had to protect at all costs.Many would claim that the war god had no weaknesses, and that was in fact true. Luna Rhyfel was not his weakness but his strength and while she might be the weaker of the two, should anything befall her it will not break the war god, no.It would simply unleash the demise of the ones foolish enough to commit such an act.The earth itself would not hide them from his fury if they were to do something as hopelessly stupid as even attempting to bring about the demise of the flower of the Rhyfel family.She was standing by the large windows that overlooked the estate’s gardens, her gaze dist
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But what he did not expect was that his former mission would be erased and replaced with a new one. This had never happened since he had first got the system and the message alongside it hinted that he was in the endgame now.[New Mission: Destroy the final family involved in the downfall of the User's family, the Hughes family.][Rewards: The avenger, Acquisitions of the Hughes family possessions and the revelation of the origin of the {System}.]He leaned back in his seat, holding his chin in thought. There was no time to waste and failure was not an option.It never was.A rapid knock alerted him as the door opened and the three he had called in, walked inside, prepared for their new tasks.“Take a seat, all three of you.” He ordered, his tone cold and reserved.The three picked up on it, doing as they were told immediately. While one would have assumed that Leon would be the first to pick up on the graveness of the situation from his tone, it was actually Briar.Due to her previou
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Ian took a deep breath, knowing the next part would be the hardest to convey. “To gain more information about him, we need to surrender information on the Hands of the Hughes family.”Leonard’s eyes sharpened, a dangerous glint appearing in his gaze. The Hands of the Hughes family were their most protected assets, their identities known only to the inner circle. To give up that information was to expose the family’s very core, to lay bare their most guarded secrets.He leaned back, closing his eyes for a moment as he considered the implications. Ian waited, his breath almost held as he watched his father’s face for any sign of what he might decide.Outside the warehouse that served as Charles’ base, Laura sat in the backseat of the car, her fingers tapping against the leather seat in a rare display of impatience. The weight of the conversation with Ian earlier still hung over her, the gravity of what was at stake gnawing at her composure. She glanced at the warehouse, its weathered
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So while she was not one to so readily show emotions outwardly unless she deemed it necessary. Her experience growing up as the daughter of the patriarch in the Hughes family had made her this way.It was necessary for her survival, so her visible nervousness had hinted to her bodyguard and driver who watched her from the side, on how drastic the situation was.Her mind drifted to the response of her father should the news be delivered. She wondered if he would side with her uncle, his brother who had blamed the fall of two of the Hands on her “bad management.”As if that wasn't enough, more stray thoughts seemed to emerge, only further worsening her nervous state.What would the patriarch say? How would he react to the news of the war god’s return? And more importantly, what would he decide about the information Charles held?Taking a deep breath, Laura pushed those thoughts aside and steeled herself. She had a role to play, and she would do it to the best of her ability. The Hughes
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Laura stepped out of the study, her heels once again clicking against the marble floor as she moved briskly through the corridor. The conversation with Ian and their uncle still echoed in her mind, but she couldn’t afford to dwell on it now. There were more pressing matters to attend to.As she stood by the car that had brought her, she began to consider her next course of action. While she was granted authority over the Hands of the Hughes family due to her father, the patriarch's current state as well as her older brother, the heir apparent’s view on handling things, her authority was limited.Something as drastic as handing over information on the group whose identities were the most secured amongst all of the seven great families was not something she had the clearance to do, so in that case, she needed to seek who could.This was a one in a million opportunity and she was sure no one else but Charles could grant her the information that would help both her and the rest of the Hug
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It was what the likes of a treacherous family like them deserved.The Hughes family would get no mercy from the war god, just the pain, suffering and tears they had brought upon the Rhyfel family.Their actions had birthed the unstoppable existence that was the war god, and that very same existence that their actions had created would now be what would bring about their demise.Truly ironic if one were to consider it.And so following his order while having an idea of Arthur's intentions, the prominent information broker returned to his seat, eyeing the bodyguard as he prepared to carry out his plans.“So, are you done compiling the necessary information?” She questioned, her tone hinting at the sense of urgency she felt, although she tried to hide it.“Well, I am now, lady Laura.” he replied, adjusting his posture on his chair.“Then why the delay? Is he that important of a person that revealing his identity is problematic?” Her question did little to hide not just the sense of urgen
