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The Black Moon Assassin

Chapter 13: A New Path

"The ones selected for the next crescent moon trial are the best from the different branches of the Haiyue clan. Nine of the crescent moons have the right to bring two representatives."

Nine villages, eighteen crescent moons all part of the Haiyue clan. Under identical evaluations, the best of the best will be chosen to represent their branch.

Jun lay inside a straw hut, unconscious for some reason, even t...

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The Black Moon Assassin

Chapter 12: Making an Entrance

Pum! Pum! Pum!

Jun engaged in direct combat with three men dressed in black robes, without an ounce of fear. He knew this was his chance to prove he wasn’t weak, to show these people his talent.

That’s why he threw himself into battle, facing three figures who ignored the other children and focused solely on Jun, who, for the record, wasn’t suffering.

Cheng lifted his head, wat...

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The Black Moon Assassin

Chapter 11: The Selection of the New Black Moon

"How much longer will those people wait before showing themselves to us? If they want to leave one of us alive, all this manpower here would be pointless, a waste of good warriors," Jun thought in the darkness.

His training had progressed very well. He didn’t want to be boastful, but he knew that with a steel sword, he could defeat many grown men.

As for his mental state, he had ...

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The Black Moon Assassin

Chapter 10: Bad Blood

The group following Liang had disbanded.

The news spread through the underground cave after Liang had not returned for twenty-four hours. Many were surprised; others felt even more anxious.

The bodies of Liang and his followers had been found, dead and stripped of any signs of life. Those who still fought over the scarce remaining food were stunned by such a discovery.

Death was common in this place; ...

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The Black Moon Assassin

Chapter 9: A Bath of Blood

More than three months had passed, and food, as was evident, was dwindling, now being delivered at half the amount it initially had been.

This didn’t bother Jun much; he had found a source of clean water. It was like a flooded sinkhole, semi-open, discovered in his search for water.

Only then, after a long time, was he able to bathe, washing away all the grime from his body. It felt like shedding ext...

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The Black Moon Assassin

Chapter 8: More Aftermath

"That's convenient, they've left food behind the door."

All the boys started running towards the food, but at that moment, Cheng and those who followed him as their leader stepped forward to stop the chaos.

"What are you doing?"

"Bringing order. They look like mindless beasts that would ruin everything if they rush to those plates of food right now." Cheng looked at all the boys; none of them had ...

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The Black Moon Assassin

Chapter 7: He Walked Alone

Jun distanced himself from the others, took a torch, and simply kept walking forward until he could no longer see the entrance where everyone else was gathered.

He wondered where his parents were. What had happened to them? He only remembered some silhouettes, but for some reason, just seeing those silhouettes made his heart tighten.

"I'm sorry for forgetting you..."

He wanted to cry, but the tears wouldn't come....

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The Black Moon Assassin

Chapter 6: The Second Trial

A vast underground cave stretched out before their eyes, revealing a seemingly endless expanse. Without the torches hanging everywhere, barely illuminating the place, it would have been impossible to guess its true size.

"Ah!"

"Argh!"

The children's screams echoed throughout the cave as they emerged from different gates, each a reflection of the pain and surprise they felt.

After months tr...

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Kingdom: The Black Moon Assassin

Chapter 5: Next Stage

Clang!

Jun opened his eyes at the sudden vibration. In an instant, a look of disbelief appeared on his face.

It was because the iron door that had kept him locked in there for so long was opening on its own.

Jun immediately stood up.

Soon, the iron door swung wide open.

There was no difference between the interior of his room and the outside. The total darkness that cover...

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Kingdom: The Black Moon Assassin

Chapter 4: Sensations

"Another scorpion?"

Jun heard the scorpion nearby, somewhere in this dark place.

He thought he had managed to kill it earlier, but more kept appearing from who knows where. Either that, or the hallucinations were starting to get to him.

As a loner, surprisingly, he didn’t feel any hatred toward the scorpion. It felt threatened and attacked just to defend itself, much like he would if give...

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Kingdom: The Black Moon Assassin

Chapter 3: The Trials

Jun quickly brought the plate close to his face, and an unfamiliar aroma filled his nostrils, awakening his taste buds.

He couldn't discern what type of food was in front of him, but he knew it was a mix of leftovers, probably something ground up from scraps. However, he was sure it would taste better than the moss he had been scraping up until now, and more importantly, it was nutritious.

The mere...

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Kingdom: The Black Moon Assassin

Chapter 2: The Fear of Death is Inevitable

Plop! Plop! Plop!

The water droplets fell, occasionally sliding slowly down the curved surface of the wall in the room where Jun was trapped. They were few but vital, keeping Jun clinging to the fragile thread of life. With an almost animalistic desperation, he licked the wall, trying to catch each drop.

"The thirst never stops," Jun thought as he felt his tongue go nu...

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Kingdom: The Black Moon Assassin

Chapter 1: I'm Scared, Mom

Jun opened his eyes.

The first thing he perceived was an impenetrable darkness, a black shroud that covered his entire surroundings, preventing him from discerning any shapes or figures ahead of him.

He thought something was wrong with his eyes and blinked repeatedly, unconsciously, for a while, but the darkness did not disappear.

Being in an environment like this made his anxiety levels...

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Chapter 0

Kingdom: The Black Moon Assassin

Jun opened his eyes in a dark room from which he did not know if he would survive, he soon discovered that he had been reborn during the Warring States period of China.

Thrust into a bloody era, Jun knew from the moment he opened his eyes that he must be strong to survive.

It was only in this way that he became an assassin of the Haiyue Clan and as he searched for a purpose in this life, he found himself caught up in a war th...

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Hunter, Don't Shoot My Friend

Chapter 96: More Information

"One!" Ethan shouted as he removed the safety from his automatic pistol.

"Two!"

Ethan was about to pull the trigger when a female voice called out from the bushes, "Wait, don't shoot!"

Stiles was surprised and looked at Ethan, and both silently reached a conclusion. "Alright, come out with your hands where we can see them."

Scott, on the other hand, stared at his friend in dis...

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Hunter, Don't Shoot My Friend

Chapter 95: Field Investigation [2]

“What’s the case we’re investigating?” Scott asked as he moved the bags that were in the back seats aside.

Stiles, with all the calm in the world, looked at a large screen next to the driver’s seat and said, “This case is going to be a bit complicated because of the police involvement. The intelligence from the Association of Light is still investigating, but it’s very likely ...

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Hunter, Don't Shoot My Friend

Chapter 94: Field Investigation [1]

“What do you mean by they left you a message?” Stiles, sitting in the passenger seat, asked Ethan, who was driving.

Ethan took a moment to think before responding, “I’m not a good man, Stiles. To supernatural creatures and demons, I’m what we know of them as monsters. That’s what my family made me, and after losing my childhood friend to a vampire, nothing stopped me.”

...

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Hunter, Don't Shoot My Friend

Chapter 93: On the Night Before

Late at night, a girl with short hair stepped off the bus at a stop far from the town. She walked through the dark streets calmly, listening to music on her headphones, confident that nothing could happen to her.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Her phone began to vibrate.

She answered the call and then lowered her phone, knowing this was the last stop and the last bus of the night.
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Hunter, Don't Shoot My Friend

Chapter 92: A Day in Solitude

"How many trees are there in this place?" In a greenhouse that connected directly to the forest, it appeared fragile, but the glass was the highest-grade armor that couldn't be found through conventional methods.

Stiles was checking the silver bullets he would use on his next mission, which had been indefinitely postponed due to his lost friend.

“You’re still sad. You’d better help m...

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Hunter, Don't Shoot My Friend

Chapter 91: Sweet Dreams

Humanity, regardless of skin color, name, origin, or even place of birth. Everyone, at some point, acted with humanity for someone else's good. Feeling compassion and a desire to survive no matter what happens is something that characterizes us as a species.

Scientific studies have shown that a person with suicidal intentions, when thrown into the sea and sinking into the water, would swim to the surf...

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Hunter, Don't Shoot My Friend

Chapter 90: A Vagabond Has the Answer

"Holy mother of God, what kind of abomination gave birth to that thing? Not even my dog's mother birthed such a creature. How did this happen? Is this what demons look like?"

Ethan moved away, avoiding any more silly jokes about the werewolf. He scanned the area to ensure no one else was around but then heard footsteps behind him.

At that moment, footsteps echoed from the end of th...

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Hunter, Don't Shoot My Friend

Chapter 89: Stiles in Action

As they ventured deeper into the alley, the tension grew more intense with each step, but eventually, the man holding the drunken woman came to a halt.

Stiles turned around, hoping that his movement might help avoid being noticed by the man.

"I advise you to turn around and disappear from my sight. Bad things will happen if you don't leave," the man warned.

"Sorry, but we're the law,...

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Hunter, Don't Shoot My Friend

Chapter 88: Burrito and Gunfire

Half an hour later, they had found a trail—specifically, a man who carried the same scent as the dark entity that had murdered those women in the alley.

They had followed him by car, but now they needed to proceed on foot, so they were preparing their gear in case things got intense.

"We're following a man who we believe knows more about the parasites than anyone else, is that right?" ...

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Hunter, Don't Shoot My Friend

Chapter 87: A Strange Murder

"Is this the place?" Stiles put on rubber gloves as he meticulously examined the area.

They had arrived at the crime scene after the body had been removed. They weren’t here to see a corpse, after all, but to investigate.

The site was a damp, dark alley near a bar that connected to the other end of the street. This spot would be perfect for committing murder without being seen—something...

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Hunter, Don't Shoot My Friend

Chapter 86: Don’t Involve My Family

A few hours later, Ethan noticed some changes, but everything felt natural, and nothing serious happened. Since he had a meeting scheduled, he left after taking care of some issues.

As Ethan drove towards the town to meet Stiles, he was soon intercepted by Chris, who stepped out of his vehicle.

"Next time you decide to investigate my family, maybe you should ask me directly for wha...

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Hunter, Don't Shoot My Friend

Chapter 85: Information About the Serum

“Sister, what did you just do?”

“I’ve got it under control, Finney. Let me think.” Gwen was torn between decisions. She knew Ethan wasn’t there to force her into anything, but doubt was growing within her.

Not wanting to waste more time, Ethan said, “Last chance. I have a lot to do, and I could really save many lives if you accept this secret job.”

“You�...

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Hunter, Don't Shoot My Friend

Chapter 84: Gwen Shaw

Ethan drove to the high school, which wasn't too far from his location. He parked outside the school and, before any issues could arise, identified himself to the security guard at the entrance.

Even he wasn’t exempt from being mistaken for a potential kidnapper—such was the state of the world these days.

“They should be out in a few minutes.” Ethan thought as he checked the time. It wasn�...

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Hunter, Don't Shoot My Friend

Chapter 83: Non-Mandatory Classes

Beacon Hills School.

"Good morning, students. I'm glad to see most of you here after a week of mandatory classes. As many of you know, history may not seem very useful, but you know better than anyone that my classes offer more lessons than just past events."

Ethan entered his classroom, having not slept well for over twenty-four hours, so he wasn't in his best shape.

Most of th...

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Hunter, Don't Shoot My Friend

Chapter 82: Someone Is Always to Blame

"It's Monday. We need to hurry, or we'll be late for class," Bobby said, seemingly unaware of the vampire massacre they'd just been through.

Boom!

In the distance, the bar that had been open until dawn exploded, leaving nothing but a massive crater in the ground.

Seated in a helicopter cabin, Ethan said, "Mission accomplished. Call in the helicopters."

The c...

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Hunter, Don't Shoot My Friend

Chapter 81: What Must Be Done?

Having split his shadows across the surroundings to exterminate as many vampires as possible had its drawbacks in the underground battle.

As he ascended the stairs, Ethan noticed an elite soldier restraining Seth, who resisted arrest, while Lisa tried in vain to stop the other agents from shooting. "What's going on here?" Ethan's cold question caught everyone's attention. The soldiers stiffened,...