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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

The Challenge is Set – Ethan vs. Kael

The echoes of the King's words still rang in Ethan's ears.

"You may have fooled the others. But you will not fool me."

He didn't know everything, but he saw through Ethan's disguise.

And now, Ethan had been placed directly under Kael's watch.

"Kael. I would see more of this stranger's skill. You will fight him. Here. Now."

A murmur ran through the noble court.

Ethan blinked. "Wait—what? Again? I literally just fought your murder machine!"

Kael, standing silently beside him, turned to face him. His golden eyes remained unreadable.

For the first time, Ethan saw something different in them.

But Kael didn't protest. He simply placed a hand on the hilt of his sword and nodded. "As you command, Your Majesty."

A Duel Without Power