Chapter 888

Linus pondered this matter all night. He knew that Daniel desired endless power and wealth, but he was unaware of any other motives.

He got up and walked to the window, looking out into the night shrouded in darkness. It seemed only the night could be so quiet. The clamor of the city made it hard for him to breathe. Sometimes, he wanted to escape, to flee this terrifying world.

Ever since getting rejected by Lucy, his life had been devoid of color. Many people advised him to be kind, to lay down his weapon and find peace, but could he really let go?

He stretched out his hands, hands that had taken countless lives and were stained with blood. In the night, they seemed to have become gentler, like they were no longer the hands of a killer.

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The next day, Linus walked into Alice's room. Alice sat there, expressionless and as meticulously groomed as always. When she saw Linus approach, she first opened her eyes, then disdainfully closed them again.

Linus did not know where to start