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Rise of the Paragon Villain

In a world of forgotten memories and lethal secrets, Anastasia Moreau fights for survival. Awakening in a sinister laboratory with no recollection of her past, she escapes, only to be taken under the wing of a notorious killer who molds her into an assassin. Her goal: ascend the ranks within the elusive assassin organization known as RACQI, all while unraveling the secrets of her own lost memories. But Anastasia carries a crippling burden—PTSD that renders her incapable of taking a life. Her flaw threatens to shatter her dream until a final chance arises: an assignment to eliminate Valerian Vincenzo Vanguardia, the prime minister's formidable son. A task laced with complications, for Valerian possesses otherworldly abilities and a personality that clashes with everything Anastasia stands for. When a series of gruesome murders entangles them with Ambrose Riese, the youngest scion of the powerful Spes Lawfirm, the trio forms an uneasy alliance to confront a rising tide of chaos. In their struggle against deadly foes, including bloodthirsty zombies and alien creatures, Ana and Valerian's animosity transforms into an unexpected connection, sparking a slow-burning attraction that defies the odds. As darkness threatens to consume them, they must navigate treacherous paths, facing inner demons and forging unlikely alliances. The lines blur between heroes and villains as they battle not only external threats but also the shadows within themselves. Ana's journey becomes a thrilling odyssey of redemption, truth, and justice, leading her to question whether she can triumph over her past or risk becoming something far more sinister. The fate of a fractured world hangs in the balance, and Ana's choices will determine whether she rises as a hero or succumbs to the darkness. Prepare for a saga where alliances shift, allegiances blur, and the past casts a haunting shadow on an uncertain future.

faye_ri · Sci-fi
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153 Chs

Chapter 22: I Can't Let You Die

•National Academy of Science, 1st Ward•

Ana

Ana was frozen, her body unmoving as her mind dysfunctioned and every bit of sanity left her.

Ana's heart caught between rapid beats as her world spun on a different axis. The air around her seemed to stop as the atmosphere transformed into an electrified current that crackled between them. Time itself appeared to hold its breath as she felt Valerian suck harder against her skin.

They locked gazes and Valerian let go of her neck. "Are you alright?" He asked as he wiped the traces of blood from his lips with the back of his hand.

Instinctively, Ana raised her hands and punched Valerian right in the face. Valerian tumbled backward from the contact. "What the fuck, sunshine?!"

"Wh-what did you just do!" Ana stuttered her face turning red as she brought her hand to her neck.

"I can't let you die!" Valerian told her seriously.