The staff members were still gathered in the portal room, their faces etched with tension and worry after hearing Sir Dominic''s shocking revtion. The atmosphere was thick, an almost palpable sense of dread hanging heavily in the air, pressing down on everyone present.


    "What do you mean Barry was a member of the Eternal Families?" Kara''s voice trembled slightly, her wide eyes fixed on Sir Dominic, disbelief radiating from her every word.


    "Yes, he was. Barry was the youngest son of the Cobrafang family," Sir Dominic replied gravely, his tone heavy with the weight of the revtion. Gasps echoed through the room, jaws dropping in stunned silence. "The head of the family ced him here as a staff member so we could hone his abilities and give him exposure to how the outside world operates. They were grooming him for the future. And now... he''s dead. What do you think will happen when they find out?" His voice grew sharper, a mixture of anger and worry punctuating every syble.


    Everyone in the room knew exactly who the ten Eternal Families were—and they understood the significance of the Cobrafang family. Ruthless, powerful, and feared, the Cobrafangs were not a family anyone would dare cross. Those who had made that mistake in the past had never lived to tell the tale.


    Whispers and rumors surrounded the Cobrafangs, tales shared in hushed conversations. Some said their leader had once been a full serpentine mutant, a creature of legend, who had evolved to gain human features. Fact or myth, the fear they instilled was very real.


    Most members of the Eternal Families descended from mutant lineage but retained human appearances, seamlessly blending into society. Their presence was a silent shadow over the world, their power hidden beneath a fa?ade of normalcy. It was nearly impossible to differentiate them from ordinary humans, adding to their mystique and danger.


    Their history traced back to the war—a time of chaos and upheaval. During those dark years, certain mutants with human-like features chose to stand with humanity, fighting against their more destructive kin. They allied with scientists, contributing to the development of skill slots and the first bestowing and awakening processes that changed the course of history.


    When the war finally ended, humanity had no choice but to acknowledge the contributions of these powerful beings. The first human awakeners and the mutants who had fought beside them were elevated as leaders. Thus, the ten Eternal Families were born—powerful, revered, and untouchable.


    Their abilities were on an entirely different level. They far surpassed ordinary mutants, their powers transcending the limits of conventional skill slots. Unlike regr ability users, they didn''t need these slots to harness or control their powers. Their abilities couldn''t be recorded or restricted, making them formidable and unpredictable.


    "What do we do, Sir? If the Cobrafang family attacks us, it''s game over. We won''t survive," Mikey spoke up, his voice shaking, fear shing in his eyes.


    "You''re right, Mikey. The head of the Cobrafang family could wipe out this entire city in seconds," Sir Dominic acknowledged, his voice tight with anxiety. "But we have no choice. We must inform him. We''ll be honest and hope for the best," he added, his jaw set with grim determination.


    "I can already predict his reaction... and what will be left of this ce once he''s done with us. Ashes to ashes," us remarked, his voice soft, almost indifferent. His expression was unreadable, hands casually tucked into his pockets as if discussing the weather.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    "You''re not helping, us," Kara snapped, ring at him, her voice sharp with anger and disdain.


    Sir Dominic raised a hand, quieting the room. "We have to inform them about Barry''s death. Hiding it will only worsen the situation. If they discover the truthter, it will be catastrophic for all of us." His eyes locked onto a female staff member standing across the room. "Send a message to the Cobrafang family. Tell them... Barry Cobrafang is dead."


    The woman nodded, her face pale, before hurrying out of the room, her footsteps echoing in the heavy silence.


    "So, what now?" Kara''s voice was quieter, her eyes searching Sir Dominic''s face for answers.


    "Now, we wait. Once he receives the message, he wille. I know that much for certain. The only question is whether he''lle to destroy us... or to settle things peacefully," Sir Dominic said, his voice heavy with uncertainty. Without another word, he turned and walked out of the room.


    The staff stood there, motionless, absorbing the gravity of the situation before slowly exiting the portal room, each lost in their thoughts.


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    Somewhere beyond Earth...


    On a distant known as hadiri, a towering structure dominated the heart of thendscape. It pierced the green-hued sky, its exterior aplex tapestry of gleaming scales. The building''s countless windows reflected the surreal surroundings, their surfaces catching shes of light and shadow.


    At the center of the structure, a golden emblem loomedrge. It bore the image of a cobra''s head, its red tongue striking out menacingly, framed by two crossed katana des—a chilling symbol of the Cobrafang family''s dominion.


    Inside the colossal building, life bustled with a fierce intensity. Warriors d in scaly red armor moved with purpose, some training rigorously, their grunts and shouts echoing through vast halls. Others sat at terminals, their fingers flying over keyboards, analyzing data, and coordinating operations. In other sections, teams prepared for raids, their armor glinting under harsh lights, while others simply lingered, observing, waiting.


    The entrance to the centralputer room slid open with a whisper of steel, and a middle-aged man entered, exuding an aura of quiet menace. His presence was maic yet terrifying; the room fell silent as he stepped inside.


    Short ck hair streaked with grey framed a face etched with deep lines, his eyes dark and piercing. His expression was unreadable, yet there was a palpable sense of danger about him. d in a perfectly tailored crimson suit, his posture was upright, his hands sped behind his back.


    The air grew thick as he approached, the silent tension suffocating. Caspian Cobrafang, the patriarch of the Cobrafang family, made his way toward a woman engrossed in her work at one of theputer terminals.


    "I believe you have information for me," Caspian''s voice was a deep, resonant growl that filled the room, every word carrying an unspoken threat.


    "Yes, sir. A message has arrived from the mutant academy," the woman responded, her voice steady despite the visible tension in her shoulders.


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    A/N: 20 Golden Tickets= 3 extra chapters.


    A Magic Castle= 20 extra chapters.