Calvin paced around the fountain slowly, each step calculated, his eyes scanning every corner and crevice in search of any potential advantage. The fountain itself loomed like a silent sentinel in the heart of the clearing, its crystalline water glimmering with an ethereal, silvery light. Waves of energy pulsed outward from its depths, emanating a silent but tangible power. The air around the fountain was thick with its energy, intoxicating and dangerous, making Calvin’s skin prickle as if it sensed the dormant strength waiting to be unleashed.As he pondered, his gaze locked onto the darkening forest edge. A faint unease crawled up his spine—he could almost feel the approaching menace, a certainty that they wouldn’t be alone here for long.Then, a soft whisper cut through the stillness.“Calvin…” Lizzie’s voice trembled, and he turned to see her standing with a glowing green aura, her figure framed in that strange light she drew from the pendant. Her face was pale, her hands clutchin
The air around the fountain grew thick with anticipation as Calvin prepared himself. The Han Xin soldiers advanced, weapons aimed, their expressions hard and merciless. Calvin took a deep breath, feeling the raw energy coursing through his veins—his heightened abilities from the system boost making him feel nearly invincible. His senses sharpened, and time seemed to slow in his perception, each enemy movement a ripple he could anticipate and counter.Lizzie moved to his side, her pendant glowing with an eerie green hue as her vision intensified. Her eyes flickered, lost in some far-off future, as she whispered urgently to him, “Calvin, they’ll try to surround you from both sides. Three on the right… two more trying to flank from behind.” Her voice had an ethereal quality, and Calvin nodded, trusting her vision completely.The first soldier lunged forward, his weapon slicing the air with deadly precision. Calvin raised his hand, concentrating as he summoned a gust of wind to intercept.
Calvin channeled his energy, harnessing the elements around him with fierce concentration. He swept his hands outward, sending a powerful surge of wind through the clearing that lifted the remaining Han Xin soldiers off their feet, tossing them back like rag dolls. Flames crackled in his palms, bolts of electricity sparking at his fingertips as he sent arcs of lightning shooting into the ground, forming a ring of fire around him and Lizzie. The soldiers staggered, their resolve crumbling as they were thrown off balance, weapons scattered on the ground. Calvin could sense their fear, see the panic in their eyes as they were overpowered by forces beyond their understanding.But in the midst of the chaotic energy, a quiet, nearly imperceptible whistle sliced through the air.It happened in an instant, so swift it barely registered. A poisoned arrow, sleek and black-tipped, shot out from the shadows, its deadly path unwavering as it arced through the air toward Lizzie. Calvin’s instincts
"Don't worry, Lizzie. I'll get the money for your surgery," Calvin said as he sat beside the hospital bed where his younger sister lay weakly. The sunset cast warm hues through the window, creating an emotionally charged atmosphere in the room."You've already sacrificed too much for me, Calvin," Lizzie replied weakly, her eyes looking tired yet filled with appreciation."Don't say that, Liz—""Fifty thousand dollars, Cal! Where are we going to get that much money? You already married that dreadful woman to get three hundred thousand dollars. She's not going to give us fifty thousand dollars more, Cal. I don't want you to be humiliated again just because of me!" Lizzie exclaimed, interrupting her brother's words with clear disapproval evident on her face.Calvin, with a tense expression, sighed deeply.He knew Lizzie's words held truth.A year and a half ago, Calvin was forced to marry Alana Perry, the daughter of the Perry family, one of the wealthiest families in Ellstown, even coun
Calvin took a long breath, trying to contain his emotions. Alana was indeed very beautiful and attractive, but she was very harsh towards him, probably because he was only her contract husband.Calvin looked around, the sterile and cold hospital corridor did not convey the warmth he needed right now.He felt alone, estranged from his previous life in his homeland of Barrion.Since the war broke out between Barrion and its neighboring country, Han Xin, Calvin, and his sister fled to Hudden for a new life.Calvin's family background and past glory were now nothing but ruins almost without a trace. Therefore, according to Calvin, whoever he and his family used to be, all of that was no longer important.He reached into his jacket and retrieved a golden amulet.It was his family heirloom, the most precious possession he owned.Before his mother passed away, she entrusted the heirloom to Calvin with a solemn request to keep it safe.Calvin stared at the golden amulet, taking a deep breath,
"Lizzie, I will talk to Dr. Kevin Lang," Calvin said with a voice full of conviction, although he was slightly trembling due to the worries haunting his mind. "Maybe he can provide some relief or a payment postponement. Your surgery needs to be done urgently, and we can't wait any longer."Lizzie's face looked full of concern as she listened to Calvin's words. Her gaze reflected disbelief and fear of the possibility of Calvin's efforts failing."But, Calvin, Dr. Lang is a jerk. He won't help us. It's clear he loves Alana and resents her marrying you. That man will surely make things difficult. Did you see what the nurses just did? They didn't want to help me, even though I was in pain. Whose orders do you think that was?" Lizzie gasped for breath as she still struggled to hold back her pain. The pain reliever she just took only had a slight effect.Calvin took a deep breath, trying to calm himself before answering. "I have to try, Lizzie. We don't have any other choice. I can't let yo
Calvin's heart pounded as he tried to swallow his anger and pride so many times in the last five minutes. He pleaded with Dr. Lang, desperation lacing every word that escaped his lips. "Dr. Lang, I beg of you, please help us. Lizzie's life hangs in the balance, and I'll do anything, anything at all, to save her. Please, find it in your heart to help."Kevin's response was nothing short of disdainful amusement. He chuckled condescendingly, his eyes alight with a cruel gleam. "Oh, Calvin, you're always the one in distress, aren't you? But perhaps there's a glimmer of hope for your dear sister."A flicker of optimism ignited in Calvin's eyes at the mere suggestion of a possibility. "Is there? Tell me, Doctor, what must I do?"Leaning back in his chair, Kevin's smirk widened, his demeanor oozing with self-assured superiority. "Well, well, well, it seems there's a chance to save Lizzie's life after all. But, Calvin, it comes at a price."Calvin's brows furrowed in confusion, his mind stru
With a tempest of emotions raging within him, Calvin stormed back to Lizzie's hospital room, his heart pounding with anxiety and anger.His mind is full with how to find a good doctor who will treat his sister. He was half regret his decision of not signing the divorce paper for his sister’s sake.However, just as he burst into the room, his eyes widened in disbelief at the sight of another patient occupying the space where his sister should have been.The shock sent a wave of panic coursing through him, and he frantically scanned the room, searching for any trace of Lizzie.Where was his sister?!Spotting a nurse hurrying past in the corridor, Calvin lunged forward, desperation evident in his voice as he called out to her."Wait! What happened to my sister? Where is she?" he demanded, his tone a mix of fear and frustration.The nurse, preoccupied with her duties, turned to face Calvin with a look of mild irritation. "Mr. Hudson, I am sure you know what happened. . Your sister's room