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Level Up: Assassin.

The universe has always operated by a single, unwavering law: "Survival of the fittest." This fundamental rule governs everything, living or non-living. It was this very law that Alastor found himself entangled with. Awakening in a forest on planet Earth, in a forgotten corner of the universe, Alastor possessed no memories of his life before the age of four. Growing up, he quickly learned the brutal truth of this society: power was the currency of respect and longevity. Alastor clung to the hope of unraveling the mystery of his past. But his hopes were seemingly crushed when his bloodline ability manifested as [Speed]. It was an ability widely considered weak due to its inherent limitations, doing little to enhance his standing in this power-obsessed world. Just when his dream of uncovering his past began to flicker and fade, a glimmer of hope emerged. The pendant he wore, a constant presence he vaguely remembered from his earliest memories, suddenly flared to life. It was his only tangible connection to his past. And then, a bright blue screen materialized before his eyes. ----- [SYSTEM DETECTED. HOST COMPATIBILITY CONFIRMED.] [SYSTEM INITIATING BINDING SEQUENCE...]

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Chapter 58. The Outcome [Part 1.]

"Where is he?"

"Uh, he's upstairs, sir," the burly guard replied, a flicker of unease in his eyes.

"Lead the way," Wan Yu commanded, his tone brooking no argument. The guard immediately complied, ushering Wan Yu into the opulent, yet now eerily silent, mansion. A small contingent of other guards fell into step behind them, their faces grim, as they ascended the grand staircase towards Kaleb's room.

The mansion, usually bustling with activity, felt desolate. Kaleb's guests, along with Kaleb himself, had been taken to the Heroes Association headquarters for questioning. The sprawling residence now housed only security personnel and Heroes Association officials, who remained on-site, meticulously combing through the scene for any clue that might shed light on the tragic events that had unfolded.