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The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 60: The Eastern Peaks
Joaquin arrived at the Suarez mansion late in the afternoon, his bag slung over his shoulder.The butler let him in without a word, already expecting him.Inside, Rick was waiting in the lounge, a glass of whiskey in his hand, his expression unreadable."You’re finally back," Rick greeted him, eyeing him carefully. "What happened to you? I’ve been trying to call, but you weren’t answering."Joaquin tossed his bag onto the couch and sat across from him."A lot happened," he replied, his voice edged with exhaustion. "I got shot."Rick frowned. "Are you okay now?""Obviously." Joaquin waved him off. "What about Mr. Suarez?"Before Rick could answer, another man entered the lounge—Miguel Suarez.The last time Joaquin had seen him, he had looked frail, as if his body were struggling to keep up with life. But now? He looked stronger. Healthier. Almost like he had turned back time.Miguel smirked. "I’m good now. So good, I could fight again."Joaquin allowed himself a small smile. "That’s go
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 61: Recognition
The road leading to the Eastern Peaks was long and brutal.Dust clung to the SUV’s tires as they wound through desolate paths carved into the mountainside. The deeper they went, the rougher the terrain became, the air thick with the scent of damp earth and distant smoke from unseen fires.Joaquin sat in the front passenger seat, his body fully healed thanks to the abilities he had inherited. He just needed rest, and he was back to his usual self. Stronger. Sharper. Ready.His fingers tapped against his thigh, his mind calculating. This place reeked of danger. Even inside the car, he could feel the unspoken threats lurking in the shadows.Rick drove with one hand on the wheel, his other resting lazily on his lap, but his sharp eyes flicked to the rearview mirror every few minutes. On high alert.Miguel, sitting in the back, looked too calm.That unsettled Joaquin.The old man knew exactly what kind of place this was, yet there was no tension in his posture. No flicker of unease.Why wo
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 62: The Master
Joaquin had seen a lot in his life.But nothing—nothing—prepared him for what he had just witnessed.One moment, Master Iroh stood a few feet away, watching them with those ancient, knowing eyes. The next, he was standing right in front of him.Joaquin barely had time to process it.No sound. No shift in the air. No warning.It wasn’t teleportation—he knew what that looked like. This was something else. A movement so fast, so precise, that his brain simply couldn’t register it.His breath hitched. His muscles tensed.What the hell—?Master Iroh merely smiled, his wrinkled face crinkling like old parchment. "You’re new, boy. But I can already sense the power inside you."Joaquin’s jaw tightened. "You—"Miguel chuckled, stepping forward like this was the most natural thing in the world. "Still showing off, old man?"Iroh turned to him, eyes glinting with mischief. "It keeps me young."Miguel smirked. "That, and the tea, I’m guessing."Iroh huffed a quiet laugh and gestured toward a narr
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 63: The Tiger Ranking System
“Are you really sure about this, Young man?” Master Iroh asked again.Joaquin looked at him full of determination. “Yes.”Master Iroh smirked. “If you enter this mansion, there is no turning back anymore.”Joaquin exhaled sharply. He stared at the enormous gate in front of them. He clenched his fist.The Sandoval estate loomed ahead, a fortress of wealth and power built upon generations of control. But Joaquin wasn’t intimidated.He had seen opulence before and walked through halls dripping with luxury. But here, beneath the grandeur, was something rotten.He had seen opulence before and walked through halls drippin
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 64: The Second Skill
Joaquin was dreaming.Or at least, he thought he was.The world around him was hazy, shifting like smoke caught in the wind. He stood in the center of a massive arena—larger than anything he had ever seen—surrounded by roaring spectators whose faces blurred together in a sea of movement.At the heart of the battlefield stood a lone warrior.Joaquin knew him.Not personally, but through blood. Through history.His ancestor.The man stood tall, muscles corded like steel beneath a dark tunic. His stance was effortless yet unshakable, his eyes focused, determine
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 65: The White Tiger Ranking
At first, Joaquin managed to fight the man back. He easily managed to take him down.Joaquin smirked.The man stood up. His expression was too calm.“Is that all you got?” the man asked, smirking.“I can do more,” Joaquin challenged.The man chuckled. Then his face turned serious.Then the man moved unexpectedly, Joaquin was surprised by the sudden blow.His body hit the ground with a sickening thud.Pain exploded through his ribs. His vision blurred. The roar of the crowd faded into a distant hum as if he were sinking beneat
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 66: Another Warning
Joaquin lay on the small bed, arms folded behind his head, staring at the ceiling. His body still ached from the battle, but his mind was restless.The room was simple—bare walls, a wooden chair, and a small desk. Nothing luxurious, just functional. But right now, it was the quiet that mattered.The cheers of the crowd, the adrenaline of the fight—it was all fading, leaving behind exhaustion and a lingering sense of unease.He had won.Joaquin frowned.The knock was firm, deliberate. Not hesitant like a servant, nor impatient like Rick.Slowly, he sat up. "Come in."The door creaked open.
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 67: First Day of Training
The house was quiet.Joaquin sat on the edge of the small wooden bed, the old mattress sinking slightly under his weight. The scent of burning incense still lingered in the air, mixing with the fresh mountain breeze that slipped through the open window. Outside, the distant sound of rustling leaves and chirping crickets filled the silence.Miguel and Rick had already left. Joaquin at Master Iroh’s house for his training. Now, it was just him, Master Iroh, and Maria.With a sigh, Joaquin pulled out his phone. The screen lit up with notifications, but he ignored them all except for one.Jasmine.He pressed the call button and put the phone to his ear.“Joaquin?” Jasmine’s voice came through almost immediately, warm and a little breathless.“Jasmine. I wanted to call you earlier, but things have been... complicated.”Jasmine hummed knowingly. “You’re still not coming home?”Joaquin ran a hand through his hair. “No. Not yet. I need to stay here for a few more days. There’s something I n
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Chapter 122: A Familiar Face in an Unfamiliar Place
Joaquin’s head pounded like a drum, the dull throb pulling him out of the suffocating blackness.The air around him was thick with the scent of leather, cigar smoke, and something sharper—like the lingering tang of blood.His eyelids fluttered open, and it took a moment for his vision to adjust to the dim light.The room was dark, save for the warm glow of a single desk lamp. Shadows danced across the wood-paneled walls, making the space feel even smaller and more oppressive. Joaquin tried to move, but his wrists wouldn’t budge.He looked down, his heart skipping a beat when he saw the thick rope binding his arms to the chair’s wooden frame. His ankles were tied just as tight.“
Chapter 121: Shadows in the Dark
Rick sat in his cluttered office, his eyes burning from hours of staring at the screen.The dim light of the desk lamp cast long shadows across the room, and the soft hum of the computer was the only sound breaking the silence.The walls were lined with files and documents — a chaotic collage of everything he’d been able to dig up on the Black Viper Society. And still, it wasn’t enough.“This doesn’t make sense,” he muttered.For a group that seemed to have its claws in everything — from illegal experiments to soul manipulation — there should’ve been more. More whispers, more rumors, more… something. But no matter where he looked, it was like the Black Viper Society was a ghost.
Chapter 120: The Calm Before the Storm
Joaquin sat on the edge of the bed, his elbows on his knees, his head bowed.The weight of everything pressed down on him: Jasmine’s coma, George Beckham’s threats, the whispers of the Black Viper Society — and the fight looming just ahead.It wasn’t just a competition anymore. It hadn’t been for a long time.He felt the mattress shift, and then Serena’s hand slipped into his. Warm and steady. She didn’t say anything at first, and he was grateful for that.Right now, words felt too thin, too fragile to carry the storm inside him.But eventually, she spoke — soft and quiet, like a lifeline.“You’re scaring me.&
Chapter 119: Desperation and Preparation
Joaquin slammed the door behind him harder than he meant to.The sound echoed through the quiet house, but it didn’t help the frustration burning in his chest.He stood in the entryway, fists clenched at his sides, willing himself to breathe — slow and deep — but it wasn’t working. Not tonight.“Joaquin?” Serena’s voice floated from the kitchen, soft and cautious.A second later, she appeared in the doorway, wiping her hands on a dish towel. Her eyes swept over him, taking in his tense posture, the storm written all over his face.“What happened?”He wanted to tell her everything. The fight with George.
Chapter 118: Shadows and Secrets
Joaquin stood near the heavy oak table in the private room, fists clenched at his sides, his pulse a steady drumbeat of anger.Across from him, George Beckham leaned back in his chair like a king on his throne — relaxed, smug, and entirely too pleased with himself.It took everything in Joaquin not to flip the table between them.“So, what do I owe the pleasure, Mr. Lopez?” George started, swirling the glass of whiskey in his hand. He took a slow sip, his eyes fixed on Joaquin, full of quiet mockery.Joaquin tried to stay calm, but just seeing the man made his blood boil. For everything George had done — to Miguel, to Master Iroh, and now his sister — the urge to end him right here and now was nearly overwhelming.
Chapter 117: Blue Ranking Party
Joaquin couldn’t stop smiling.It was a rare feeling — happiness. Real happiness. The kind that wrapped around his heart and made him feel lighter, like the weight he had been carrying for so long wasn’t quite so heavy anymore.And it was because of Serena.The fact that they were finally, officially together made everything brighter. The fear and desperation still lingered — his sister was still lying unconscious in a hospital bed, her soul lost somewhere he couldn’t reach — but now, at least, there was hope.He wasn’t alone in this fight.But before he could let himself get lost in the comfort of his new relationship, there was still so much to do. Jasmine’s life was still hanging by a thread, and Joaquin knew that if he didn’t act fast, he might lose her forever.And that? That wasn’t an option.“Here,” Rick said, pulling Joaquin from his thoughts. He handed over a sleek black envelope with an embossed silver crest on the front. “Your invitation to the Blue Ranking Gala. This is yo
Chapter 116: The Kiss
After talking with Miguel Suarez, Joaquin decided to go back to the hospital first. He went directly to Jasmine’s room — and she was still unconscious.Her aura was faint. Her body might still be breathing, but it was weak — too weak.Joaquin knew that if he didn’t bring her soul back soon, her body would start to fall apart.“I’ll get you back, Jasmine. I promise. Just hold on for me, please,” he whispered, his voice trembling with desperation.The door to Jasmine’s room suddenly opened, and Serena walked in. She stopped in her tracks, clearly surprised to see Joaquin sitting by his sister’s bedside.“Joaquin? I didn’t know you were here,” she said softl
Chapter 115: Finding the Truth
Joaquin didn’t waste a second. When he was sure Jasmine was stable and in good hands, he left the hospital and drove straight to Mr. Suarez’s estate. His mind was a storm — thoughts of his sister, the terrifying vision of her soul being dragged away by that dark smoke, and the name George Beckham kept colliding inside his head.He needed answers. And there was only one place to get them.The drive felt endless, but Rick was already waiting for him by the entrance when he finally arrived at the grand estate.Rick’s eyes widened in surprise when he saw him. “Joaquin? What are you doing here? Is your sister awake already?” he asked, the questions spilling out one after the other.Joaquin shook his head. “Not yet. But I need your help. Where’s Mr. Suarez?”Rick’s forehead creased in concern. “He’s in his office. Why? What’s going on?”“I need to see him. Now.”Rick hesitated for a second, clearly alarmed by the tension radiating off Joaquin — but he didn’t push for answers. “Follow me,” h
Chapter 114: Dark Entity
Joaquin first took care of the paperwork for Jasmine’s stay at the hospital and went home to gather some of her things.He’d also found out the truth about what had happened to his sister. According to the police, a car had hit her just as she was about to cross the street. The driver had been speeding even though the light was green for pedestrians.That’s why Joaquin was sure this wasn’t an accident — it was intentional.Once he had prepared Jasmine’s hospital room, he went to the recovery room to check on her condition. Thankfully, his status as a doctor allowed him access.Joaquin’s heart nearly broke when he saw his sister’s state. Her leg was wrapped in bandages, her face was swollen, and her body was covered in bruis
