Chapter 101: Two Jokers

In the dimly lit room, Padrit's ears twitched as he heard the faint sound of footsteps approaching the door.

After consuming the blood of Onylon and stray dogs, his senses had become sharper. His acute sense of smell and well-developed hearing were now extraordinary. His coordination was remarkable, and his body bristled with explosive power, though he couldn't be sure he could dodge bullets.

"Dad," the little girl said, her voice trembling with uncertainty.

"Are we leaving?"

The cute, well-behaved mixed-race blonde girl, clutching a stuffed toy, parted her red lips slightly. She remained oblivious to the danger drawing near.

"Hush," Padrit said gently. "Daddy wants to play a game with you. No matter what happens next, you must remain silent. If you win, Dad will buy you a Barbie doll."

He smiled warmly at her.

"Uh-huh!" she agreed, nodding eagerly and sealing her lips tightly.

"Joker," Emilia asked with curiosity, "Do you think Padrit can survive this?"

"guess?" Orion responded playfully.

In reality, he was also uncertain. Padrit's black entry, [Sure Death], still loomed ominously. Even Orion struggled to comprehend or explain this development.

Could it be that Padrit's death is a fixed point in time? Is it irreversible? Wouldn't his omnipotent personality collapse immediately?

The suit-wearing thugs from the Yashida family had taken their positions and arrived at the designated location. They unsnapped the safeties on their pistols, and the leader signaled with a sharp gesture!

The thugs in suits stormed towards Padrit's residence, opening fire with frantic intensity!

Bang! Bang bang bang!

Orange-yellow bullets flew from their guns, smashing through the door panels and leaving holes in the walls.

Padrit quickly dropped to the floor, holding his daughter tightly in his arms.

Moments later, the gunfire stopped abruptly.

The thug in the suit pushed open the door, scanning the room with piercing, ferocious eyes. Suddenly, his pupils contracted as a pair of large hands gripped his neck with an ironclad hold!

With a swift twist, the thug's cervical vertebrae were shattered, and he died instantly!

Padrit's eyes glinted with bloodlust as he bit into the thug's artery. As he drank, the thug's face turned ashen, and his skin grew dull. Meanwhile, Padrit's aura surged, and his attributes soared. His physical strength was more than doubled!

The sight was astounding to the blonde girl. Yet, remembering Padrit's promise, she remained silent.

Her sensibility was heart-wrenching!

"Padrit…" Emilia asked, her voice laced with concern, "Is it true you won't turn into a monster?"

If Padrit became addicted to blood, he might stop at nothing to get more, losing all reason!

"What's your relationship with Padrit?" Orion's eyes sparkled with a hint of amusement.

Emilia's face flushed with panic. "I'm just worried about Yana's safety."

Her fears were not unfounded. After tasting the blood, Padrit's eyes glowed red, and his pupils were filled with a savage bloodlust! He was nearly driven mad, almost attacking the blonde girl!

Fortunately, at that critical moment, fatherly love prevailed over his dark urges!

Padrit took a deep breath and abandoned his hiding spot. He dropped to all fours and charged towards the nearest thug with the ferocity of a wild beast unleashed!

"Kozeri!!" the suited thugs shouted in alarm.

According to their intelligence, Padrit was supposed to be an ordinary retired coach with no special abilities! How could this happen?

Padrit's attributes had soared to extraordinary levels. Dodging a hail of bullets with inhuman agility, he darted around the container, dragging thugs into the shadows.

In no time, all the suited thugs were captured in one fell swoop! The entire situation had reversed dramatically.

Padrit drained nearly all the thugs' blood, his physical attributes soaring once more. His bones and muscles became solid and gleaming like iron. Faced with such overwhelming strength, the Yashida family crumbled without a chance to fight back!

Even Emilia, trapped in the mirror dimension, watched in stunned disbelief. Was this still the Padrit she knew?

"It's over," Orion said, shrugging with pride. "Look. Padrit's fate has changed."

The power of the entry was terrifying! He had never expected such a turn of events!

However, after tasting blood, Padrit seemed to go mad, standing on a container and howling at the moonlight like a werewolf! His fierce, murderous eyes locked onto the blonde girl. Even fatherly love couldn't counteract his bloodthirst!

Overcome by bloodthirst, Padrit lost all reason and lunged at the blonde girl!

"No!" Emilia cried out.

In the mirror dimension, isolated from the real world, Padrit, despite not hearing the cries, was about to bite Yana's neck with brutal power.

Orion's eyes widened in shock.

Suddenly, a lightning-fast energy beam shot from the corner and pierced Padrit's chest, knocking him away!

The intense pain cleared Padrit's vision, and his face contorted in agony. He had nearly killed his own daughter!

At that moment, a mysterious figure wearing a clown mask emerged, a playful glint in his eyes beneath the mask.

Orion was stunned. "How is this possible? Another… me?"

Orion quickly checked the other party's entry panel:

[Name]: Joker

[Identity]: Entry Supplier

[Entry]: Invisible and formless, flawless disguise (pink).

Damn it! What is this?

Another Joker?

He wore the same mask and had the same entry? Could it be that this is a scheme from the future, or did someone acquire the Joker mask and use its time-travel ability to come from the future to the past?

Orion's mind raced with confusion. This was a situation he had never imagined. Was it a blessing or a curse?

"Come out," Joker said softly. "Joker, Emilia. Luckily, I caught up. Do you know what disaster would occur if Padrit drained Yana? You would never have peace!"

Joker's words revealed the presence of Orion and Emilia. In an instant, the portal method slowly opened.

Orion walked through the door, staring at the other Joker in silence while his mind raced.

" I will never have peace?" Orion pondered.

Whether Joker was future Orion or someone impersonating him, anyone who obtained the Joker mask must be his ally! They wouldn't deceive him.

"That's right," Joker said. "When you play with time, time plays with you. You created a demon yourself. And I came to this time to prevent the birth of the devil."

Joker's eyes flickered.

If Padrit drained Yana, his hatred would shift from the Yashida family to Orion! Seeking revenge, Padrit would hunt and investigate Orion, amassing an evil force and nearly becoming the master of the blood clan!

But Orion hadn't faced this ordeal. He wasn't sure if the Orion in front of him could grasp his good intentions.

After all, this situation was incredible and unreasonable! It might even lead to a time-axis anomaly.

Joker must have been under immense pressure to appear at this point in time.

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