In the City of Crime, one law stands above them all: Only the strongest can live. Fighting is normal, extortion is common, and death is inevitable. Born into a wealthy family yet forced to live in poverty, Kanae Nali vowed to become strong enough to take back what rightfully belonged to her—even if it meant that she had to face the consequences and brave the dangers lurking in every corner. Yet on the outside, just like her mysterious peers, she was no different from the other high school students living their lives to the fullest. “Under the ray of light, my ability will only make me die faster. Under the veil of night, my ability allows me to survive longer.” ____ Story set in fictional city. Any similarities with real world's event is purely coincidence. Special thanks for Coraphyll, Jiyen, Aistich, Cailin, Lyna, and Chip for their help in making the synopsis Word count: 1000-1500 words/chapter Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - 7 Path of the Lilies [on long hiatus] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower [on going] - The Quiet Empress [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518
Kevin and Kanae stood in the hallway. They could hear the loud fighting sound from their back, but neither one of them turned their head around. They knew that Jason didn't need their help.
Not far from them, a man was standing calmly. His large build and familiar face told them more than enough that this man was Aria, Ferdinand's right hand.
"So you come back," Aria remarked calmly.
Kanae and Kevin looked back at Aria. Most of the time, Aria would wear a cap, which hid part of his face. Now that he didn't wear it anymore, they could see his face very clearly. It was a face that they remembered because of the incident in their childhood.
"You're that guard who let the door open?" Kanae pointed her finger.
Kevin's eyes flashed as he looked at the man before him. Memories of their past when they got out of the lab were replayed in their mind.
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*9 years ago*