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In a bustling modern city where ancient secrets and mysterious powers collide with everyday life, 22-year-old Ethan Cross seems like your average college student. Behind his unassuming demeanor lies a man shrouded in secrets—a masked vigilante known only as "Virtuoso," feared by criminals and sought after by powerful organizations.

Ethan is overpowered, sarcastic, and ridiculously skilled at everything he does. But there's one thing he’s terrible at: romance. When the enigmatic and fiercely independent Mia Harper stumbles into his life, she unknowingly becomes the key to unraveling a conspiracy that ties Ethan's past to an ancient prophecy.

Between laugh-out-loud moments, explosive action, and unexpected twists, Ethan navigates his double life while trying to protect Mia, keep his identity hidden, and maybe—just maybe—figure out how to confess his feelings without being a complete disaster.

The Masked Virtuoso

Kael's Limitations & His True Burden

Ethan and Kael walked toward the towering castle of Solmara, its walls bathed in the golden glow of torchlight. The closer they got, the heavier the air felt.

After everything he had seen—Kael's unnatural strength, his complete control over his emotions, and the way people bowed slightly when he passed—this guy wasn't just any soldier.

Ethan sighed. "Alright, big guy. You have the Obsidian Shard, right? How much of its power can you actually use?"

Ethan raised an eyebrow. "What, is it classified information? You work for the king, not the CIA."

"…Excuse me? One percent? That's not even worth a tutorial level."

Kael kept walking, his expression unchanging. "It is enough."

Shadows of the Past