Chapter 174

In the quiet solitude of my office, a heavy silence enveloped me as I sat at my desk, my thoughts consumed by the absence of Elera. The room seemed darker, the air heavier, without her presence by my side. The weight of the world pressed upon my shoulders as I turned my attention to the notebook before me.

I opened its worn pages, the inked words and scribbled notes serving as a reminder of my purpose, my quest for justice. My eyes scanned the list of names, the five individuals who played a major role in the death of my father. Talisca’s name, now crossed out, served as a grim reminder of the retribution I had already exacted.

As I ran my fingers over the ink, a mix of emotions coursed through my veins. Anger, sorrow, and determination mingled within me, fueling the fire that burned for vengeance. Each name on the list represented a chapter in the story of my father’s demise, and I was determined to close that book, one name at a time.

My gaze focused on the first