Alex and his team stood before a trembling man.
The man began speaking, voice shaky.
"They say… no one must touch the throne in the Ceremony Hall. If any kid touches it—we're doomed."
Alex nodded. "So three options:
We get captured before 7 AM tomorrow.
We defeat all of you.
One of us reaches the throne."
The man exhaled slowly. "Yes… those are the only outcomes."
Alex asked coldly, "What's your number?"
"Hundred," he replied. "Fifty normal guards. Thirty second-rank ex-military. Fifteen mercenaries. Five elite captains."
Ben narrowed his eyes. "You brought that much firepower... just to catch kids?"
The man's voice dropped. "We can't kill you. But cutting off your limbs, your body parts… that's allowed."
Ben shoved him aside and leaned against the wall, disgusted.
Alex's patience snapped. He stared into the camera, deadly calm. "You all better start answering me. Remember this—I'm number one."
Suddenly, a voice crackled through the speakers: "Begin patrol from the weapons armory. Locate Bodyguard 437. The target must be with him. Code Z."
Alex checked his watch, frowning. "Why are the comms live now? What's up with surveillance?"
The man smirked. "Communication syncs every four minutes. Every room's under surveillance. They're tracking your every move. Even now... you're already dead."
Alex smiled coldly. "What's Code Z? And where's the surveillance room?"
The man laughed. "I'm not telling you, kid. Our men will drag you back and show you hell."
Alex turned to his team. "They've shown no mercy. We'll show them none either."
Ben locked and loaded his gun, walked over, and stripped the man of his weapons and gear.
Alex paused at the door, looked back, gun in hand. "I was going to handle you clean. But you crossed the line."
The man laughed maniacally.
"You're not a normal kid, right? Your aura and gaze!" "Hahaha! You think this is over? I'll come back for you. And next time—I'll torture every kid around you!"
BANG! The man hit the ground, unconscious.
Alex stood over him. "You're right—I am special."
Alex walked out of the room and everyone was looking at him.
"Gwen, how many magic types can you use?"
Gwen replied, "I can use all natural attributes—fire, water, frost, thunder, wind, and earth."
Alex nodded. "Athina, can you hold the reaper and a gun in both hands?"
Athina nodded. "I think I can do it."
"Guys, you heard him, right? Without killing, they can still do anything to us!" Everyone went silent.
Ben loaded his guns and said, "Guys, remember! Even if one of us is caught, it's a disaster for the whole squad."
Alex nodded. "Remember—aim for their shoulders and knees at maximum from long range."
A group of enemies charged toward them, boots pounding like thunder.
Alex didn't flinch. He fired a clean shot—CRACK! A man with a baton dropped. Alex caught the baton mid-air, spun it with practiced fury, and charged forward, striking without hesitation. There was no fear in his movements—only instinct and rage.
Ben moved beside him, fists flying. Trained under Alex's father, his hand-to-hand combat was precise and brutal—each strike deliberate, each movement controlled chaos.
Athina danced through the chaos, her reaper blade slicing through the air, gunshots echoing in tandem. Grace and destruction in perfect sync.
Gwen stayed back, eyes glowing, unleashing arcs of lightning at any enemy who dared raise a weapon—guns fried, screams echoing as sparks flew.
Within moments, the hallway was littered with groaning bodies.
They didn't stop.
Without looking back, the team sprinted deeper into the facility. Alex took out every camera he saw—bang, bang, bang—ensuring no eye watched their path.
Suddenly, a man stood in the middle of the corridor. Alex looked at him and said, "Ben! Do you notice something different about him?"
Ben nodded. "Alex! His wrist—and look how he's holding the gun!"
BANG! BANG! He shot at them.
Alex pulled out a stun grenade and threw it at him. The man saw it, jumped back, slipped, and covered his eyes and ears.
Alex shouted, "Guys, run now!"
Everyone started running. Ben pulled out a smoke grenade and threw it at the man.
Alex took cover, breathing heavily.
Gwen asked, "What happened? Let's fight him like before!"
"No, it's not like before! We've played a lot of military games. Alex and I asked Dad about unique combat styles."
"When someone checks their pressure on the gun and holds it with one hand—that's standard military precision shooting. Uncle Ethan told us—they train for accuracy. His posture was dominating."
"Kids, let's go! I promise you—we'll just capture you, that's all!" the man shouted from the other side.
"You think we don't know what Code Z is for? Just let us pass, old man!" Alex shouted.
"Come on, kids! Don't force me!"
Suddenly, they heard pounding footsteps. "F**k! That damn old man is coming! Run, Ben! Remember what Uncle taught us!"
They started running toward him.
"Before he reaches full force—interrupt him!"
Alex and Ben jumped at him just as he was about to shoot. Ben grabbed Alex's hand and threw him at the man. Alex used the baton to strike his hand and landed on the ground.
Alex stood up. "Too bad, old man! Let's finish this fast!"
The man threw a punch at Alex. Alex dodged and tried to counter. Ben fought alongside him, but the guard deflected his attacks. He grabbed Alex's leg and threw him at the wall.
Ben seized the moment and kicked the man hard.
Alex, lying on the ground, smirked. "Sorry, old man."
Ben took the gun and shot him in the chest. The man was thrown back and went unconscious.
Ben asked, "Are you okay?"
Alex nodded and stood. "I'm fine."
"Hey guys, we need help!" Gwen shouted.
Alex and Ben looked up—twenty more enemies were pointing their guns.
Alex leaned against the wall, holding a stun grenade.
"Raise your hands! Drop everything!" the men shouted.
Alex raised one hand, the other hidden behind the wall.
They were moving closer.
"Guys, on my mark, jump beside the wall and take cover!" Alex said.
Ben looked at him. "What are you saying?"
"Hey guys! I've got a magic trick! I just left a grenade by the wall!"
As the enemies looked, Alex threw the grenade and shouted, "Now!"
Everyone ducked behind the wall. The men shot at Alex, but he ducked and covered his ears.
The grenade exploded, leaving behind a ringing echo.
Alex stood and said, "What are you waiting for? Shoot them and run!"
He started shooting at every enemy's left shoulder and right hand while they were blinded by the flash.
After they cleared the hall, Alex commanded, "All elite squad, head toward the golden area in the palace!"
Alex smiled at the camera and shot it.
Ben laughed. "What kind of trick was that, Alex?"
Alex grinned. "What? Didn't you see? Mr. Bean reborn—with me!"
Ben remembered the movie where Mr. Bean fooled the guards the same way. He burst out laughing.
Athina shouted, "Seriously, Alex! Don't you feel fear?"
Alex nodded. "Never have! Like Buddha says—have power, love courage, but fear... it'll stop you."
Alex started running, took one last shot at the camera, and vanished into the hallway.
the light's getting Low and dizzy ,he check the time it was 7 pm , alex look at it and say " guys remember becarefull ! form now on we are going shot all the as long we can see remember ".
alex starting run , they short every one who comes in their way . they shot all the cemara .
when alex shout the cemer he sense a man gazing at him , " guys listen to me go to the room ! untill i contact you ! don't even thinking of using it !". ben felt a chill on his neck , " alex there was !". alex say " don't say it now go ! now !". ben hold gwen's and athina and start running .
Alex was observing will's back and shout , " looks like the captains were scary at night ! are you gost or what !". in a falsh alex vansihed and appeard of ben's backk defending a knif with baton .
" what! a surprize 11 years old kd ! how has height a my elbow height ! .....".
alex was gazing at him , he was looking at him .
" you are not awaken right ! that kid was awakened ! that girl was a maze and other girl was worrior of light !".
alex smile and say " yep ! i am not an awakened ! so wnat i am trained !".
he start laughing and say " so kid lay cut on me ! i won't appear next ! and i let all the cameras shot !".
Alex started running, took one last shot at the camera, and vanished into the hallway.
The lights were getting dim. He checked the time—it was 7 PM.
Alex looked at his team and said, "Guys, remember—be careful. From now on, we shoot anything we see. No hesitation."
He began sprinting, and the team took down every enemy in their path, blasting out the cameras as they moved.
As Alex shot out one of the cameras, he suddenly felt a gaze. Cold. Focused.
"Guys," he barked, "listen to me—go to the room! Until I contact you, don't even think about using it!"
Ben felt a chill crawl down his spine. "Alex... there was—"
Alex cut him off, "Don't say it! Just go! Now!"
Ben grabbed Gwen and Athina's hands and bolted.
Alex stared into the hallway's shadows, locking eyes with the figure stalking him.
"Looks like the captains get creepy after dark. What are you, a ghost?" Alex shouted.
In a flash, the attacker lunged.
But Alex reappeared behind Ben, just in time—blocking a knife with his baton.
"What the hell?" the man sneered. "An 11-year-old brat barely up to my elbow…?"
Alex didn't blink. He stared the man down.
"You're not awakened, are you?" the attacker muttered. "That other kid was. The girl's a maze. The other one's a warrior of light."
Alex smirked. "I'm not awakened. I'm not gifted. I'm trained. That's the difference between power and purpose—one fades, the other fights back."
The man laughed, low and dangerous. "Fine then, kid. Land a cut on me, and I'll vanish. I'll even let you destroy all the cameras. Just one cut."