erers, warriors, and rulers who shared a singular vision, the Order believed that ultimate power lay in controlling forces beyond mortal comprehension. Their qu

es to those who wielded them. When the Eternal Order discovered the Forger's abilities, they coerced him into creating a weapon of unimaginable s

e motives became evident-a desire for universal domination, enslaving nations, and destroying those who resis

y greed. The infusion wasn't merely symbolic-he wove a spell into his bloodline, ensuring that only his female descendants could wield the Flame withou

imbued with pieces of the Flame's power, were flung across the world, hidden in places inaccessible to the Order. The fragments could onl

forever, and in their fury, they murdered him and his sons, annihilating what they thought was his entire bl

lame, their bloodline incompatible with its power. Frustrated and desperate, the Order fragmented over time, their influence waning as th

like her predecessors, Seraphine discovered the truth behind the Order's failures. Through ancient texts and forbidden knowledge,

ts, harness the Flame, and reshape the universe in her image. But to do so, she must c

o the

of. Of course her boss was more than happy to oblige, he needed to take a vacation afterall.

air, used make up and a perfume and headed out to Black

the twenty fifth floor. The security on this floor were all members of Black Corps, a private security firm also owned by the Black

wenty eight years old. She had a beautiful smile a

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offee machine. He poured two cups and walked bac

n if it means getting involved in dark circles. I have the resources to help myself. Y

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down syndicates. You couldn't be more different from Shadow Man. I just don't know how you're involved in this and how you were able t

ngs about me. It makes no difference. We share mutual interest in finding out who is behind all the troubl

eed to the date. " Fine, just one date

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um of computers and holographic screens, Victor

aid, his fingers flying over the keyboar

eplied tersely, handing Victor the

se guys don't play around. They've been on the radar for years-global netw

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aid to contain unimaginable power. The Order believes reuniting its fragments will giv

nt, leading to a new discovery: the location of another frag

id sarcastically. "

out of this," D

ged me into this, remember? I'

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snapped. "Victor,

the museum, locate the fragment, and

r the mission, Victor received

chair around. "The Eternal Order has people inside t

ightened. "The

. "Looks like I'm off

s unreadable. "Let's hope you'