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In a world in ruin, Eren Veylen stumbles upon a powerful and sinister book—the Grimoire of Infinite Malice. The book, which feeds on life, souls, and essence, offers unimaginable power in exchange for a pact. As Eren accepts its dark offer, he embarks on a path that will consume his humanity and transform him into something far more dangerous. The grimoire craves sustenance, and its power knows no bounds. Can Eren maintain control, or will he be lost to the evil that now resides within him?

Grimoire of Infinite Malice

The weight of the revelation settled over Eren like a suffocating shroud.

The Obsidian Covenant wasn't just a shadowy organization hunting him down.

For centuries, they had operated in silence, removing those who strayed too far from the world's predetermined course.

And now, he was their highest priority target.

Eren closed the massive tome, his fingers gripping the cover tightly. His heart pounded in his chest, but his expression remained unreadable.

Ciel studied him, his golden eyes gleaming with interest.

"You don't look surprised," he noted.

Eren exhaled slowly. "I had my suspicions. The way they move, the resources they have... they're not just some underground faction."

Ciel leaned against the towering bookshelf. "It's worse than you think. They aren't just hunting you because you're dangerous. They're hunting you because you're not supposed to exist."

He had always believed that power determined one's fate.

But now he understood. Fate had already determined who could wield power.

And he was an anomaly. A mistake in the grand design.

But if the world had decided that he shouldn't exist?

Then he'd tear down the very foundation of fate itself.

Eren turned toward Ciel. "You knew all of this, but you waited until now to tell me. Why?"

Ciel smirked. "Because I needed to see what kind of person you were. If you had broken just now—if you had reacted in fear—I would have left you to die."

Eren's lips curled into a cold smile. "Then it's a good thing I don't break easily."

Ciel nodded approvingly. "Then let's talk about what comes next."

Eren's mind raced. He was tired of being on the defensive. If the Covenant wanted to erase him, then he needed to strike first.

"What do you know about their next move?" he asked.

Ciel crossed his arms. "There's a meeting happening soon. A gathering of their high-ranking members. If we can get in, we can find out who's pulling the strings."

Ciel's smirk widened. "That's the problem. It's in the heart of the Royal Capital."

A dangerous place. Even more so for someone like Eren.

The capital was crawling with powerful individuals—nobles, knights, and high-ranking mages. If he was discovered, it wouldn't just be the Covenant he had to fight.

But this was an opportunity he couldn't ignore.

"The risk is worth it," Eren decided.

Sneaking into the Royal Capital required more than just stealth—it required a new identity.

Ciel had already prepared for this.

"I've arranged for you to take on the role of a noble from the fallen House Edevane," he explained, tossing Eren a sealed document.

Eren opened it, scanning the details.

Status: Exiled noble, recently returning to reclaim his family's lost honor.

Nobles were always plotting and scheming. His presence wouldn't raise too much suspicion, especially if he played his cards right.

But it also meant dealing with royal politics, backstabbing aristocrats, and power-hungry nobles.

By the time dawn broke, Eren would no longer exist.

In his place would be Renard Edevane—an exiled noble with a grudge against the world.

He was stepping into enemy territory.

But he wasn't going in unprepared.

This time, he would be the hunter.

The stakes are rising! Eren is now heading straight into the lion's den—the Royal Capital! But with powerful enemies lurking in every shadow, how long can he keep his cover?

Chapter 83: The Chains of Fate