The most feared and legendary assassin of his era met a tragic end, betrayed by the jealousy and envy of his closest comrade. But death wasn't the end of his story. He awakens in the frail body of a powerless boy in a world ruled by magic. With the memories of his assassin past intact, he discovers he has inherited the struggles of the boy's life, including a younger sister-the only family the original host left behind. Determined to honor the boy's bond and driven by his own fierce resolve, he battles his way to the top, vowing to create a brighter future for the sister who now depends on him.
"Sob,sob", a little girl's voice echoed in a dark downrun alley. She knelt by a frail boy of about sixteen years.
"You promised me you would never leave me. Don't break your promise, brother. Sob, sob", she cried out.
It appeared he was unconscious as his breathing was unsteady and he looked very pale as if all blood had been drained out of him.
They were both skinny with very similar features indicating they were related. They both had white hair and the girl had a pair of purple eyes. The colour of the boy's eyes unknown as his eyes were tightly shut.
The boy had a sharp jawline and sharp features. The girl looked much younger with a tiny face and a small nose, plump lips and a small mouth.
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Jiā Jì'ān felt weak and unusually defenceless as he lay on the ground in a wide pool of blood.
It was surprising he was still alive as he listened to his bestfriend and partner recite his whole plan on killing him.
How they hired people to make up the fake task and even some of the higher ups involvement in his assassination. He listened with mixed emotions. He had been an orphan and was often bullied in the orphanage and there he vowed not to let anyone step on him.
He learnt and worked very hard to achieve his goal of becoming a secret agent at one of the biggest secret agencies, Xuang-Nuan Agency.
He had many talents and we could say he was good at everything thing he did and was a fast learner. He exceeded the expectations of many of the higher ups as he was dedicated to his work and acquired lots of promotions. He was very cold and quiet and the only friend he had was his partner, Mù Háo.
They would often go out together and go out on missions together as they had a sort of chemistry in understanding each others thoughts.
Jiā Jì'ān trusted him whole heartedly. And another surprising fact was that Mù Háo was also from the same orphanage and was the one who stood up for him when he was bullied.
This could thus explain their closeness. Jiā Jì'ān had been warry of him at first but softened up after the times they spent together.
They were friends for seventeen whole years. They had become friends when Jiā Jì'ān was four. This day marked when they first became friends, also when they became enemies and Jiā Jì'ān's death.
Jiā Jì'ān listened to Mù Háo and recounted the lovely memories he had had with him and was heartbroken.
He vowed that if he was given a second chance he in this world, he would destroy him and make his life worth it.
He wanted a second chance. "Are you dead already? Brother. How sarcastic I must sound calling you that. You took all the praise, the glory, the limelight, all the fame, all the love, everything!
I was never appreciated. I was only titled your little and incapable sidekick who dragged you down. I was always mocked for having not achieved anything.
Meanwhile you were always given the best. And to think I stayed by your side for seventeen years. Hahahahahaha. Its very funny. Now I will be the one in the limelight. I will be the one to receive the praise.
I will be the one to receive the fame. And it will only be me. Its my turn, brother. Its my turn.
You've enjoyed the limelight long enough so now it's time for you to leave and allow me in. Hah, it's good bye now. Hahaha, hope you rot in hell." Mù Háo said relishing in the happiness and accomplishment he felt.
"I will... have my revenge" was all Jiā Jì'ān managed to mutter before losing consciousness after he lost a considerable amount of blood.
He died that day. Killed by his partner and best friend.
He felt a refreshing calmness in his body and felt light and relaxed. It seemed as if all his burdens had been lifted. He felt like he was in heaven.
One would have thought he would feel relieved and would not want to go back to earth and but he wanted to take revenge.
If only the heavens could grant him another chance at life.
Once upon a time, there were two kingdoms once at peace. The kingdom of Salem and the kingdom of Mombana... Until the day, the king of Mombana passed away and a new monarch took over, Prince Cone. Prince Cone, has always been hungry for more power and more and more. After his coronation, he attacked Salem. The attack was so unexpected, Salem never prepared for it. They were caught off guard. The king and Queen was killed, the prince was taken into slavery. The people of Salem that survived the war was enslaved, their land taken from them. Their women were made sex slaves. They lost everything, including their land. Evil befall the land of Salem in form of Prince Cone, and the prince of Salem in his slavery was filled with so much rage. The prince of Salem, Prince Lucien swore revenge. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Ten years later, thirty-years old Lucien and his people raided a coup and escaped slavery. They went into hiding and recuperated. They trained day and night under the leadership of the fearless and cold Lucien who was driven with everything in him to get back their land, and take Mombana land too. It took them five years before they ambushed and attacked Mombana. They killed Prince Cone and reclaimed everything. As they screamed out their victory, Lucien's eyes found and pinned the proud princess of Mombana. Princess Danika. The daughter of Prince Cone. As Lucien stared at her with the coldest eyes anyone can ever possess, he felt victory for the first time. He walked to the princess with the slave collar he'd won for ten years rattling in his hand as he walked. He reached close to her and with a swift movement, he collared her neck. Then, he tilted her chin up, staring into the bluest eyes and the most beautiful face ever created, he gave her a cold smile. "You are my acquisition. My slave. My sex slave. My property. I will pay you in spades, everything you and your father ever did to me and my people." He stated curtly. Pure hatred, coldness and victory was the only emotion on his face. .
Trigger warning!!! Intended for mature readers who enjoy morally complex, slow-burn, poseesive, forbidden, dark romance that pushes boundaries. ***EXCERPT*** Blood everywhere. Trembling hands. "No!" My eyes blurred. His lifeless eyes stared back at me, his blood pooling at my feet. The man I loved-dead. Killed by the one person I could never escape - my stepbrother. *** Kasmine's life was never hers to begin with. Kester, her stepbrother, controlled and monitored her every move. At first, it was all sweet and brotherly until it began to turn into an obsession. Kester was the Alpha, and his word was law. No close friends. No boyfriends. No freedom. The only consolation Kasmine had was her twenty-first birthday, which was supposed to change everything. She dreamt of finding her mate, escaping the sickening control of Kester, and finally claiming her own life. But fate had other plans for her. On the night of her birthday, not only was she disappointed that she wasn't mated to the love of her life, but she found out that her mate was none other than him - Her tormentor. Her stepbrother. She'd rather die than be mated to a man whom she had known as her big brother all her life. A man who would do just anything to make sure she was his. But when love turns to obsession, and obsession turns to blood, how far can one girl run before she realizes there is nowhere else to run to?
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