Rayn stood foward
His breathing was heavy.
His hands were shaking.
"…What did I just do?"
He looked at the bullies.
They were still on the ground, trembling, unable to even look at him.
Not because of pain—
But because of fear.
A small voice broke the silence.
"Rayn…"
His little brother was standing a few steps away.
Shaking.
Eyes wide.
Afraid.
Rayn's expression changed instantly.
All the cold pressure disappeared from his face.
"Hey… it's okay," he said softly.
He ran toward his brother.
And hugged him tightly.
"I'm here… I'm here…" Rayn whispered.
His brother finally broke down crying.
"You… you were scary…"
Rayn closed his eyes.
"…I know."
He held him tighter.
"I will never hurt you. Never."
For the first time…
Rayn felt both fear and responsibility at the same time.
Far away… behind broken walls and shadows…
A man stood silently.
His eyes were fixed on Rayn.
He did not move.
He did not blink.
"…Interesting," the man muttered.
The air around him felt different.
Not normal.
Not human.
He smiled slightly.
"So the rejection didn't destroy him…"
Instead of fear…
His eyes showed interest.
The man raised his hand.
A strange device or symbol lit up.
Beep…
Beep…
Then a cold voice echoed from it:
"Target confirmed."
The man smiled.
"…Found you."
🔥 END OF CHAPTER