Upon their return to the Shadow organization's secret base, the atmosphere was charged. Celina wasn't entirely satisfied; they had managed to steal the "energy key," but Aria had nearly thwarted them.
"You performed well, Raven, but you were slow in some moments," Celina said in a cold tone, staring at Lux. "You must eliminate any hesitation within you. Loyalty is everything."
Lux felt a shiver run down his spine. Celina sensed something. Could she see the internal struggle he was facing?
After the meeting, Lux returned to his room. He thought about Aria, and her words, "You're not like the other Shadow members." She was intelligent and observant. Then he remembered the strange tattoo on her wrist. It looked oddly familiar, as if it belonged to ancient history.
Lux decided to use his intelligence, which he was gradually regaining. He began observing Veron and Krom's actions, listening to their conversations. He learned more about the Shadow organization: it was a global network of infiltrators, mercenaries, and mad scientists, working to destabilize the Confederacy. Their ultimate goal was to "reshape civilization" by controlling ancient energy sources.
One night, while everyone was asleep, Lux stealthily entered the base's main data room. He knew it was heavily fortified, but his mind worked to solve the codes and puzzles. After hours of trying, he managed to hack into the system.
Lux quickly browsed through the files, searching for anything related to the original "Raven," the "energy key," or even the Alphas, Demons, and Vampires he remembered from his world. He found astonishing information.
"Raven's" body had been genetically modified and engineered to be a human weapon. His physical strength and pain tolerance were superhuman. As for the "energy key," it was merely a piece of ancient technology, rumored to be a remnant of an advanced civilization that dominated this planet thousands of years ago—a civilization that possessed powers beyond imagination.
Then he found highly classified files. They spoke of non-human beings living in the shadows:
* Demons: Not in the traditional sense he knew. Here, they were beings with supernatural abilities and advanced organic technology, often aggressive and dangerous, seeking to expand their influence. The Shadow organization seemed to be dealing with some demonic factions.
* Vampires: They not only consume blood but also absorb "life energy" from living beings. They possess incredible speed and strength, and the ability to manipulate minds. They live in secret underground societies, and some work as double agents.
* Alpha/Fae: These were ancient beings, believed to be the origin of all advanced life forms in this world. They possessed true magical abilities, able to manipulate elements and nature. They were mysterious and reclusive, appearing rarely, but their impact on this world was profound.
Lux was stunned by these discoveries. The world he had reincarnated into was not just a science fiction realm, but a complex mix of advanced technology and supernatural powers.
And in one of the hidden files, he found something strange: a schematic of an ancient tattoo, perfectly matching the tattoo he saw on Aria's wrist. Below the drawing, there was one word: "Survivors."
"Survivors?" Lux whispered to himself. Is Aria part of an ancient group? Is this tattoo related to her mysterious abilities?
Suddenly, the data room door burst open. Lux's heart stopped. Celina entered, her violet eyes gleaming in the darkness. She held an energy weapon pointed at him.
"Raven, what are you doing here?" Her voice was cold as hell. "Do you think you can just waltz into our secrets so easily?"
Lux had no choice but to fight. But he knew he couldn't reveal his true identity now. He had to act like the evil "Raven."