bharu123

Alex, the Unseen Blade, wasn't supposed to steal the spotlight. In the grand tapestry of fate, he was merely a supporting color, a whisper in the shadows against the hero's blazing sun. Gifted with powers that defied logic and shrouded in an aura of enigma, Alex could bend time, dance with death, and erase himself from existence. Yet, he yearned for a life on the sidelines, a quiet escape from the chaos destined for the "chosen ones."

But fate, it seemed, had a cruel sense of humor. When an ancient prophecy awakens a slumbering evil, the hero falls short, his light sputtering in the face of darkness. Thrust into the unwilling limelight, Alex must choose: embrace his extraordinary abilities and forge his own path, or watch the world crumble under the weight of a prophecy he never asked for.

Unveiling the Shadows: The Overpowered Side Character

As they walked through the palace gardens, the weight of the recent confrontation still heavy upon them, Wu Xiufan broke the silence. "What do you mean, 'break us apart'?" His voice held a hint of confusion. "We are not in a relationship."

Alex halted abruptly, his heart pounding in his chest. The words, spoken with such casual indifference, cut deep. He had allowed himself to hope, to believe that there was something more between them than a professional relationship. But Wu Xiufan's words shattered that illusion.

He looked at Wu Xiufan, his eyes filled with a mixture of hurt and anger. "Of course," he replied, his voice cold. "We are merely employer and employee."

The silence that followed was heavy with unspoken words. The bond between them, forged in the crucible of adversity, seemed to be fracturing. The trust, the camaraderie, the shared sense of purpose - all of it was hanging by a thread.

chapter 250