The tide of battle was clear. Alexander held the upper hand, his dominance unchallenged.Elwood's prideful allies wilted, their confidence evaporated like dew in the sun. Uncertain of their fate should they face defeat, they were desperate."What do we do? We need a plan, and fast!""If we lose, non
"Mister Kane, we're in deep trouble!"He grabbed the tablet and marched off, urgency in his voice.This was serious business.Alexander only meant to take a quick glance, but what he saw grabbed his attention and would not let go."Damn it! This is an outright challenge."The crowd was clueless. The
Days zipped by in a blur.Alexander overcame the venomous attack, healed his wounds, and regained his peak strength.One day, after finishing his tasks, he went to the community garden and played chess with a few old gentlemen."Checkmate!"With his knight standing tall, rook controlling the back ra
Once in the cabin, Alexander called everyone in for a quick huddle."This mission's a beast. I've seen semi-Empyrean cyborgs up close—don't let your guard down."Stay tight, and unless it's absolutely necessary, keep your hands to yourselves. If you're itching to explore, get Maxine to work his disg
The cruise ship's grand hall was buzzing with a swanky party, drawing a crowd.Seven people approached the entrance, their new looks fooling even the AI facial recognition.In a rush, Maxine's quick fix on Alexander's disguise left him with a beard covering half his face."Boarding pass, please." Th
A generously sized table was heaped with an array of dishes with seven people gathered around it.Amid the swanky, champagne-toting affair, they stood out like sore thumbs."Alexander, I spotted some top-notch ham over there. I'll go grab some more," said White Tiger, plate in hand as he dashed off
"Oh, he's waking up!"Alexander noticed a slight twitch in the young man's fingers.During the rescue, to prevent any struggle, Alexander knocked him out cold."Ugh!" The young man writhed, fighting to come to his senses. "Who are you?"He bolted upright, scanning Alexander with a mix of confusion a
"Attention, dear travelers! We've reached the Southern Ice Fields and will be docking here for two days," came the announcement. "Given the tricky terrain, we advise against leaving the ship unless you've got a guide or the strength to handle what's out there.""Have a good trip!" echoed the announc