London Heathrow Airport – The Calm Before the Chaos

(Samuel's POV)

The cold London air brushed against my face as I stepped outside the airport, my eyes scanning the crowded area until I spotted him.

Henry—or should I say, Liberty.

Dressed in a sleek black suit, his posture exuding confidence, he looked like a man untouchable by the world.

I smirked, walking up to him. "Alright, Mr. Liberty, you look extravagant."

He chuckled, adjusting his cuffs. "Well, Samuel, you better call me Liberty there because I don't know any Katerina."

His golden eyes gleamed with amusement. "But you? You have a bigger bitch to destroy."

I chuckled, shaking my head. "I don't know about that. I'm here because Mr. Volkov invited me."

I folded my arms, my voice carrying a hint of amusement. "And because of him, I was able to save the people important in my life."

Henry raised an eyebrow, a knowing smirk on his lips. "And because of that, you're going to repay the favor in your own way, huh?"

I exhaled slowly, rolling my shoulders. "Let's just say London is about to get… interesting."

Henry grinned, his aura radiating the same dangerous confidence as mine.

"Then let's not waste time, shall we?"

We stepped into the waiting black luxury car, ready for the night that would shake the entire city.

The city lights of London blurred past us as Henry drove, his hands steady on the wheel while I relaxed in the passenger seat.

His voice broke the silence, curious yet calculating.

"So, you also have two hearts, right?"** He glanced at me briefly.** "How does your Black Heart differ from my Titan Heart?"

Before I could even respond, the System's blue holographic screen flickered to life in front of both of us.

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[SYSTEM RESPONSE]

"Titan Heart and Black Heart differ in fundamental nature."

[Titan Heart – Henry Hans]

Grants limitless endurance and boosts regeneration.

Physical strength increases the longer the battle continues.

Has reached Stage Two: Allows Henry to resist exhaustion entirely.

Once fully awakened, the Titan Heart will evolve to provide absolute resilience, making Henry nearly unkillable in battle.

[Black Heart Resurgence – Samuel Gebb]

Adapts to combat, evolving in real-time.

Absorbs destructive energy, turning it into raw power.

Regeneration is situational: It will prioritize power output over healing if needed.

Once fully awakened, the Black Heart will allow Samuel to harness destruction itself, growing stronger the more chaos he creates.

"Both hearts are unique and reflect the nature of their wielder."

"Titan Heart = Indomitable Endurance."

"Black Heart = Unrelenting Evolution."

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I let out a low chuckle, absorbing the information.

Henry smirked, tapping his fingers against the steering wheel. "So, I'm built to last, and you're built to destroy."

I exhaled, rolling my shoulders. "Sounds about right."

He glanced at me, amusement flickering in his eyes. "And here I thought we were already overpowered."

I smirked. "Guess we haven't even scratched the surface."

The hotel was up ahead, glowing like the beacon of power it represented.

Tonight, London would see exactly what that power meant.

The Grand Royale Hotel loomed ahead, its golden lights reflecting off the sleek black car as Henry pulled into the entrance.

But before we stepped into a night that would shake the entire city, I looked at him.

His golden eyes met mine, sharp yet unreadable.

"Three lifetimes," I said, my voice steady. "Lots of battles."

I exhaled, leaning back slightly. "And among all of them, you are the only one who is my equal."

A beat of silence.

Then—Henry smirked.

"Damn right."

There was no rivalry between us.

No jealousy.

No need to prove who was stronger.

We had stood side by side through death and rebirth.

And now, in this world, in this third life, we weren't just warriors.

We were something greater.

The only ones who truly understood each other.

Henry chuckled, fixing his cuffs. "Come on. Let's give London a show."

I grinned. "Let's."

We stepped out of the car, our presence alone enough to turn heads.

The moment we stepped out of the car, the opulent aura of the Grand Royale Hotel surrounded us.

Golden chandeliers, flashing cameras, and the whispers of the elites filled the air.

But my mind was elsewhere.

As we walked toward the entrance, I glanced at Henry, curious about something we had put off for a long time.

"After our work is completed here, should we leave for the Fourth World?"

It wasn't a random question.

The System had given us the option after we defeated Baron—a chance to move beyond this reality.

But we had decided to hold off on that choice.

Until now.

Henry didn't answer immediately.

He adjusted his sleeves, his expression unreadable. Then, in a calm voice, he replied:

"I don't know… because I feel like we haven't extracted enough from this world."

I smirked, exhaling as we reached the entrance.

"So you're saying we stay a little longer?"

He chuckled. "We've built something here. And I'm not leaving until I take everything I want."

I nodded, my golden eyes narrowing slightly.

"Then let's finish what we started."

We stepped inside, the energy of the event shifting the moment we entered.

Because tonight—

The world would see exactly why we were not meant to be forgotten.