The wind howled through the mountains as Zhang Wei and Chai Lang sprinted through the dark, their breaths visible in the frigid air. The adrenaline from the mission still coursed through Zhang Wei's veins, but now, a new tension filled the air—something was coming.
Behind them, the enemy forces were closing in. The "Shadow Perception" system had marked them as a red dot, and the system's warning was clear: they were being hunted.
Zhang Wei's mind worked fast. He had completed the mission, retrieved the ledger, and secured the payment. But now, he had a new problem: exposure.
He activated the system's "Stealth" ability once more, blending into the darkness. Chai Lang, moving with the same silent precision, followed closely. They had no choice but to run—until they could find cover.
"Ghost," Chai Lang whispered, "we need to regroup. We can't keep running forever."
Zhang Wei didn't respond immediately. His mind was racing. The system had given him the power to survive, but it had also made him a target. The ledger he carried was more than just a list of names—it was a weapon, and now, it had a price.
They reached a narrow ravine, the rocks slick with ice. It was a natural barrier, but it was also a trap. Zhang Wei could feel it in his gut.
"We need to hide," he said, his voice low. "But not just for a while. We need to disappear."
Chai Lang looked at him, his expression unreadable. "You mean… for good?"
Zhang Wei nodded. "If we stay, we're dead. The system has made me a ghost, but now, I'm a liability. We can't risk getting caught."
Chai Lang was silent for a moment, then he nodded. "Then we disappear."
They moved deeper into the ravine, the wind howling around them. Zhang Wei activated the system again, scanning the area. The red dot was still there, but it was moving—they were being tracked.
He knew what he had to do. The "Shadow Legacy" system had given him power, but it had also given him a choice: to remain in the shadows or to step into the light.
He looked at the ledger in his hands. It was a weapon, but it was also a key—a key to something greater. Something beyond this life, beyond this mission.
He looked at Chai Lang. "We're not just running anymore. We're building something. Something bigger."
Chai Lang met his gaze, and for the first time, he saw something in Zhang Wei's eyes that he hadn't seen before: purpose.
"Then let's make sure no one ever finds us," Chai Lang said.
Zhang Wei nodded. "Let's make sure no one ever finds us."
And with that, they disappeared into the shadows—ghosts in the dark, carrying the weight of a legacy that would never be forgotten.