Author's point of view... Leo’s mind flashed back to the chaos of the night before, but he couldn’t help but smile at Alvin’s enthusiasm. "Thanks, Alvin. I appreciate it. But I’m not sure Jess and I are up for a celebration right now. Besides you know better than we do that the danger is still lurking." "Nonsense!" Alvin insisted. "Just a small get-together won't do any harm, man. And it's nothing too crazy. You deserve it after everything you’ve been through. How about dinner tonight? My treat." Leo glanced at Jessica, who was listening to the conversation with a small smile. She gave him a nod as if to say she was okay with it. "Alright, dinner it is," Leo agreed. "But nothing too wild, okay?" "You got it, Leo. I’ll text you the details once I inform Jess..." "Aa...She heard it all, Alvin" Leo blurted it out and Jessica smacked him, embarrassed. "Jess is with you...!" Alvin asked surprised. Leo smiled and admitted, "Yes" There wasn't any sound on the other s
Author's point of view... The atmosphere in the room shifted immediately as Leo stood there, his gaze fixed on the three men Alvin had introduced. Thomas, Victor, and Elias all had a certain arrogance about them, but it was Elias who really got under Leo’s skin. The way his eyes lingered on Jessica was enough to ignite a fire in Leo’s chest, and he could feel his anger bubbling up, barely kept in check. Jessica’s grip on his arm tightened, her discomfort apparent. She sensed the tension as well, glancing nervously between Leo and the men, particularly Elias. Her intuition told her that something wasn’t right with these so-called friends of Alvin. Leo’s muscles tensed beneath her touch, his anger radiating off him in waves. "Leo, it's okay..." she whispered into his ears, so that no one could hear her except Leo. Elias caught Leo’s glare but didn’t seem fazed by it. Instead, he smirked, leaning back with a smug expression. "Nice to meet you, Leo," he drawled lazily, his eye
Author's point of view... {System Alert} After a long time, Leo received an alert notification from his system. He was meant to be deciphering the thirty-digit code by the end of the month, and it was almost time for him to finish his assignment. However, because he had excelled in his everyday tasks, the code he needed to decipher was already decoded. But now, when he wasn't able to use any of his superpowers, this notification stirred something in him. The next day was the last day of the month that his system had given as a deadline. And now he lost his powers. Could it be that he failed?? Was that all related? Or did he make any mistake that led to this? Confused, he slowly touched the screen and the message flashed on his screen. {**"System Alert: All supernatural abilities temporarily disabled. Duration: 24 hours. To regain access, return to the old magical cuboid cottage."**} Leo’s heart sank. The miraculous system that had given him his powers, that had made him
Author’s point of view... Leo’s body tensed as the truck collided with their car. Time seemed to slow down as the car spun violently, his grip on the wheel tight. He desperately tried to steer them out of harm’s way, but the impact was too strong. Metal crunched, and the car jerked wildly before slamming into the thick trunk of an old tree with a deafening thud. For a moment, everything went silent. Leo's vision blurred as the adrenaline surged through him. He shook his head, clearing the fog, and turned to Jessica. She was dazed but conscious, clutching her seatbelt with white knuckles. "Jess, are you okay?" Leo asked, his voice rough with urgency. Jessica blinked, her eyes wide with shock, but she nodded. "I think so... Leo, what just happened?" "No time to explain." He unbuckled her seatbelt quickly, glancing in the rearview mirror. The truck had skidded to a halt a few meters behind them, and shadowy figures were starting to emerge from it, goons, armed and ready.
Author's point of view... Leo and Jessica reached the subway entrance just as the goons closed in. Leo shoved a token into the turnstile, pulling Jessica through. The platform was crowded, small mercy that might give them the cover they needed. “There!” Leo pointed to an approaching train. The doors slid open with a hiss, and he hurriedly pushed Jessica inside. Literally shoving her inside it. Jessica tensed. She thought they would escape together but Leo had other plans. “Go! Stay on the train, no matter what happens, don't get down or let them catch you!” Jessica’s eyes widened in panic. “Leo, no! You can’t—” she screamed in fear, not for her life but at that very moment, she felt as though she would never see him again. “I’ll distract them!” Leo interrupted his voice firm. “I’ll find you, I promise. Now go!” The announcement was made, and the doors began to close; Jessica tried to get off but was pushed by a huge crowd of people running to get in. "No...Leo..." she sc
Author's point of view... “Look at you...! You’re in no position to make threats.” Leo’s vision swam from the rough treatment, but he forced himself to stay conscious. He couldn’t afford to black out again. Not now. “This is nothing. I’ve been through worse,” Leo hissed, though the effort of speaking sent a fresh wave of agony throughout his battered body. “Oh, I don’t doubt it,” the man replied, a smirk on his lips. "I heard you fought with many of the powerful gangs alone...! Ha...! But..." The man scoffed disdainfully. “But you’re not as strong as you think you are. At least, not anymore.” The man applied force on Leo and his cheek scratched against the rough wall. Leo’s heart sank. The hopelessness of his situation hit him like a sledgehammer. Without his abilities, he was just a man, vulnerable and broken. “I'll be straight with you. Just tell me the answer and I will let you live for now." The man continued. Leo groaned in pain, the force that the man applied
Author's point of view... Leo was now completely familiar with their plans. They were actually going to burn the entire place along with him. And he can never let them win. He had many incomplete missions that he had to complete in his life. How could he die, just like that...! “Come on, Leo,” he whispered through gritted teeth. “Just a little more…” With a final, desperate lunge, Leo reached the window. He grabbed hold of the bars, pulling himself up until he was level with the small opening. It was narrow, but just wide enough for him to squeeze through if he could remove the bars. The scene looked familiar. Just like in the past. He scoffed. Why the hell he always end up in situations like this? Leo fumbled at the bars, trying to find a weak spot, but his hands were slick with sweat, and he could feel his strength fading fast. The door behind him creaked open, and he heard the voices grow louder, more urgent. “He’s trying to escape!” "Damn it...! They found me...!" L
Author's point of view... Leo's mind spun. Hundred billion dollars? That was more money than he could ever imagine. And his powers—having them back, even if only partially, would make him nearly unstoppable. The logical choice seemed obvious. Yet, something inside him hesitated. There was a catch, and his gut told him that the system wouldn’t offer such an option lightly. With a furrowed brow and a deep breath, Leo asked, "Can I know what is in store for me if I choose Reward B?" While announcing the reward, the system had already treated all his wounds. Relieved of the pain, Leo could now think clearly. The system paused, a silence that seemed to stretch for an eternity before the response came, this time softer, almost reverent. {Your real identity. Your family name.} Leo’s eyes widened, his breath catching in his throat. His family name. The very thing he had longed for his entire life. As an orphan, he had grown up with nothing but questions, all questions about