It had been almost an hour since Andrew stared at Nadine's cracked phone. He tried to analyze and scan the phone's memory with his abilities, but it was all in vain."Ugh! Did I lose my powers? But it doesn't feel like it. Damn, why can't I use them in such a crucial moment!"Andrew took the phone from Nadine's room and entered the bodyguard's room."Keep this! When we return, this phone can be fixed at Mr. William's place. You can rest; I'll go back to my room. Have you eaten? If not, eat. It's been six hours since Nadine's death. You've done well."The bodyguard bowed his body. "It's my duty, Mr. Andrew. Besides, I am the one who caused all of this to happen. I feel deeply regretful and guilty. Perhaps she wouldn't have died tragically if I hadn't mentioned your whereabouts.""It's good that you finally realize your foolish actions. I may have hated Nadine, but seeing her die so tragically earlier made me feel sorry for her. Anyway, you don't need to dwell on it too much. It's all i
The loud thumping music and the raucous sounds of the visitors' shouts, accompanying the rhythm, colored Andrew's night. He seemed busy observing the many people dancing and being intimate with their partners.A bottle of beer was in his hand, and Andrew had never felt so relaxed in his life. He appeared to be enjoying the chaos that unfolded around him.Andrew's eyes scanned left and right, surveying everyone within his sight. A smirk played on his face until he finally noticed a heavily bearded man staring at him intently from the table across.Despite the dim lighting, Andrew could clearly see how the man was watching him."Who is he?"Andrew stood up, holding the beer bottle in his hand, and approached the plump man sitting alone.The man greeted Andrew with a warm smile. "Hey, kid, can I help you with something?""I should be the one asking you, sir. I accidentally caught you staring at me so intensely. What were you thinking? Sorry, but I'm not interested in men."The man chuckl
The masked man didn't answer the question but instead grabbed the bodyguard's hand and forcefully opened the car door from the inside. Seeing this, Andrew immediately got out of the car and struck one of the masked men near the right door."Mr. Andrew-- Ugh!"The bodyguard collapsed; the punch from the masked man was much stronger than his own strength. Meanwhile, Andrew was still fighting with the other masked man.Andrew's punch sent the man tumbling to the side of the road. Andrew quickly stepped on the man's chest and said, "Who are you? What do you--"Before the sentence could be completed, the other masked man, who had already taken down the bodyguard, struck Andrew's head with a stone. Instantly, Andrew fell onto the masked man he had just fought.The two masked men quickly carried Andrew and the bodyguard's bodies into the car. Several vehicles passed by, but none of them cared or stopped to see the suspicious sight of humans being carried."I'll take their car." One of the ma
The sound of classical music resonated from William's room. The old man was seen dancing while holding a glass of red wine. His face was radiant; ever since receiving the power flow from Andrew, he had been much better. In fact, William had started traveling farther than his usual distances.Marcel, William's trusted assistant, smiled as he saw his boss feeling happy. He stood near the door, observing and enjoying the dance that William was performing, until William noticed Marcel's presence and turned off the music that was playing."Marcel, how long have you been there? Come here. Enjoy this wine with me. We should celebrate our victory."Marcel approached his boss, experiencing a special treat from William for the first time. William presented a glass of wine to the man who had served him for twenty-seven years."Thank you, Sir. But if you don't mind answering, what's happening? I mean, is this because of Demian's death?""Of course! What else would make me happy other than that ba
Two cars welcomed the arrival of the private jet carrying Andrew. The sky was already dark, indicating that it was precisely eleven o'clock at night.Marcel ran up to Andrew and bowed. "Welcome back, Mr. Andrew.""Thank you, Marcel. By the way, please keep an eye on him. I'll tell you more later, but the important thing is to give him a special space and make sure he doesn't leave." Andrew pointed towards his bodyguard, who William's guards were already greeting."I understand. Mr. William is eager to meet you, Mr. Andrew.""As am I. There's one thing I want to discuss, whether it has already been leaked or not. I hope it's still safe and not too late for me to report it to Mr. William."Marcel opened the car door for Andrew and said, "It's never too late as long as you're with Mr. William. Even if it's already late, circumstances can change."Andrew smirked. The statement sounded absurd, but there were indeed some mysteries and enigmatic statements about William. Jeremiah's words ech
William's response took Andrew aback. Somehow, his desire to ask questions diminished instead. The doubt eventually caused Andrew to shake his head."No, Mr. William, I understand my question now. It's just business, you know? This is the first time I've been involved in something important like this, so my curiosity has increased, and I became curious."William's gaze seemed skeptical, but he shrugged and said, "Alright, if you believe you understand your own question. Anyway, take this and rest. Tomorrow afternoon, give me your power again. It seems my body needs your replenishment every four days. And can you start healing me again next month? I mean, whatever you're learning, can you speed it up?""Sure, Mr. William, as long as our agreement remains the same and mutually beneficial, I will comply with your wishes.""Yes, don't worry. Even if it fails next month, we'll continue with this routine until you succeed. But don't pretend to be incapable of continuously receiving money fr
The sound of slaps colliding with faces echoed loudly in one of the luxurious rooms of the five-star hotel in the European plains. It was none other than Orlando carrying out the horrifying act. He repeatedly struck the faces of his two bodyguards.His hand grew thicker from continuously slapping his bodyguards for nearly half an hour. Even his own hand was injured, but Orlando paid no attention and continued venting the anger raging inside him."Argh!"He was about to deliver another slap, but one of his bodyguards trembled in fear. It was the first time Orlando had seen a robust and fierce-looking man like him cower under his treatment."Shit!" Orlando retracted his hand, pushing his two bodyguards away and saying, "Clean your faces. I hate looking at them!"Orlando sat on the edge of the bed, appearing busy as he looked at his phone screen, selecting a flight that would take him to another country. His teeth clenched, veins bulging on his face. Anger once again made him scream like
'THE PAST ONE'This power allows you to see the past of the targeted subject. It consumes a considerable amount of energy. There are no specific requirements to use this power. Any owner and user of the Black Sapphire XV can acquire this power if they are of pure bloodline.It would be best if you simply concentrate on the subject without being distracted by anything else. Try to be in an enclosed space. Focus your mind on the subject, and when you perceive light, fix your thoughts on that light to gain visions of the past.PS. This power will not work if directed towards criminal activities. Black Sapphire XV will grant this power to deserving and suitable people.Andrew's eyes had repeatedly scanned the fifth page of his necklace's guidebook. Among the many benefits that could be derived from the necklace, 'the past one' seemed relatively easy to apply in theory."I don't know why, but I lack confidence in using this power. The mentioned requirements are clear, but... pure bloodline