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There was only one reader who guessed correctly who the lady was Or how is she related to any character —his username is :
Stefans1977.
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The screams echoed for what felt like forever, dragging on until even the walls seemed ready to crack. Then, at last, the shadows around Alex dispersed, the tendrils retreating into his body like serpents slithering back into their den.
His knees buckled, and he crashed to the ground, palms slapping against the cold floor. His chest heaved violently as he spat out a single word.
"Fuck…"
He tilted his head back, silver hair sticking to his sweat-drenched face .
"Fuck—I thought I was gonna lose my mind treating her. The hell kind of Grandmaster can't even endure that much pain?!"
The system's voice echoed in his skull, calm but carrying a trace of smug amusement.
[Don't worry, Host. I have a feeling she'll be very useful to us.]
Alex let out a dry laugh, his tone sharp and edged.
"Let's hope you're right."
