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    What’s a kid doing here? Is he after me, or…


    Yeah, there’s no doubt now. He’s here for me. Is Ethan sending kids after me? No, that can’t be right. I shouldn’t judge him by his appearance, Rin thought, his gaze drifting to the briefcase on the table.


    No weapons, Rin noted. He must know about my ability to steal possessions. He’s prepared. Still, he doesn’t seem particularly strong, though his composure in the face of potential death is... commendable. But that won’t earn him any mercy.


    Three traits. That’s my current limit, Cade thought, his gaze steady. Anything more would push my body too far.


    he''s strong''.Rin thought ''My ghostly claws are as strong as steel and he ripped through them like paper. Damn. But don''t get cocky yet.''


    I can''t rip them apart like the first ones These are way stronger. If I didn''t have eagle eyes I wouldn''t be able to track them even. I must get close to him. But at this rate, I''m going to run out of stamina.''


    Gyo to inspect himself, he saw a black snake clinging to his leg, its fangs sunk deep into his flesh. He tried to step back, but the snake was already latched on, refusing to release its grip.


    In on the snake to hide its presence... Damn it! Enough of this!" Rin shouted, his voice laced with fury.


    Crack.


    In, a technique to hide conjured objects from naked eye. He was waiting for a moment to cover me with his En so his conjured snake could bite me. I underestimated him," Rin muttered under his breath. "I should finish him off quickly."


    Hatsu. I’m impressed," Cade remarked, his voice filled with dark amusement.


    I could inject him with a regeneration serum—might be enough to bring him back. But what a shame... He has nothing of value to offer me—a damn shame.


    Slash.


    Cade took a few photos of the corpse and then headed out to pick up the briefcase. His job here was finished.