I stood in the middle of the warehouse, filled with the smell of blood and frozen meat, my breath catching at the scene before me. Felix, who had so easily defeated two large men earlier, was now cornered.

The two men who came with Wang Jin moved with perfect coordination, attacking Felix from two different sides with incredible speed and strength. Felix was forced to retreat, dodging the relentless barrage of attacks that gave him no respite.

Before I could even help, something suddenly shot towards me from the side.

WUSH!

A hard punch hit my face.

I was thrown backward, my body skidding several meters before finally crashing onto the concrete floor. A sharp pain spread through my cheek and jaw, my vision blurring.

What just happened?!

I lifted my head, seeing Wang Jin standing before me empty-handed, his gaze cold and full of hatred.

His punch... was so fast just now. I didn’t even have time to react.

I struggled to my feet, wiping the blood flowing from the corner of my lip.

What curse does he have? I don’t even know yet. What should I do?

Wang Jin stepped slowly towards me, a faint smile etched on his scarred face.

“You still remember me, brat?” he asked in a low, threatening tone.

I glared at him sharply, my anger beginning to peak. “Of course I remember. You’re one of those who killed Ben, that night, and you’re also the one I beat up that night.”

Wang Jin sneered. “So you haven’t forgotten me, brat. This time, I’m going to beat you, and I’ll enjoy every second of it.”

My rage exploded. “SHUT YOUR MOUTH!”

“Why?” Wang Jin tilted his head casually. “Are you angry because I spoke the truth? That your friend died for nothing? That he was just a victim of being in the wrong place, at the wrong time?”

I clenched my fists, my body trembling with restrained anger. “I’m going to kill you.”

Wang Jin grinned widely. “Give it a try, brat. But before that, you don’t even know who I am. My name is Wang Jin. Remember that name well, because it will be the last name you hear before you die.”

He stepped closer, his gaze becoming more piercing. “You think with your little curse, you can defeat me? I’ve killed dozens of people like you. I’ve fought for years under Draco. And you? You’re just a brat who doesn’t even know how to use your curse properly.”

I took a deep breath, trying to control my emotions. “I don’t care how strong you are. I’ll make you pay for what you did to Ben.”

Wang Jin laughed loudly. “That’s a good spirit. But spirit alone isn’t enough, brat.”

He suddenly shot towards me with incredible speed, his fist aimed straight at my face.

I tried to dodge, but my body was too slow.

BAM!

His punch hit my stomach, making me double over and my breath catch.

So fast!

Before I could recover, he followed up with a kick to my chest. I was sent flying, my back hitting the wall hard.

I coughed, blood coming out of my mouth.

I can’t keep going like this. I have to do something!

But before I could think further, the system’s voice in my head suddenly echoed, different from usual.

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[Movement: Basic Evasion – Risk.]

[Movement: Basic Parry – Risk.]

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Huh? What is this sound? Why is it different from before? The words... they’re not like usual.

I stared at Wang Jin who was approaching again, but the system’s voice continued to echo in my head, growing louder and clearer.

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[Curse evolved... Ability to Copy Movements.]

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What?! My curse... evolved?

The system’s voice continued with a more serious tone.

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[Movement: Basic Evasion – successfully sacrificed.]

[Movement: Basic Parry – successfully sacrificed.]

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Instantly, something changed within me.

My eyes... could suddenly see more clearly.

When Wang Jin attacked again with a fast punch, this time I could see his movements, see the trajectory of his fist, see the pattern of his attack.

Why can my eyes suddenly see Wang Jin’s punches? After that curse sound echoed in my head?

Wang Jin unleashed a series of relentless punches, but this time I could dodge, my body moving on its own, following the pattern I had just captured with my sight.

I stepped back, avoiding the first punch. Then curved to the side, dodging the second. And finally, I raised my arm, parrying the third punch with a movement I had never done before.

Wang Jin was surprised, his eyes narrowing. “What the—“

I didn’t give him a chance to finish his sentence.

I don’t care. This is an opening or an opportunity I must use.

***

With my newly gained speed, I advanced, throwing a punch straight at Wang Jin’s face.

My blow connected with his cheek, forcing him back a few steps.

For the first time in this fight, I had managed to strike back.

Wang Jin wiped the blood from the corner of his lip, his gaze turning more serious. “So... your curse evolved, huh?”

He grinned, but this time there was a hint of wariness in his eyes. “Interesting. But it’s still not enough to defeat me, brat.”

I stood straight, breathing heavily but my resolve stronger than ever.

This is just the beginning. I will keep fighting. I will make you pay, Wang Jin.

TO BE CONTINUED