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Chapter 22: Denial and Acceptance · Oct 15, 2026

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1 Chapter 1: Prologue 2026-10-15
2 Chapter 2: Azriel Crimson 2026-10-15
3 Chapter 3: The City of Love 2026-10-15
4 Chapter 4: Deathʼs Blossom 2026-10-15
5 Chapter 5: Ragnar Frost 2026-10-15
6 Chapter 6: Hope and Doubts 2026-10-15
7 Chapter 7: Solomon Dragonheart 2026-10-15
8 Chapter 8: 15 Minutes 2026-10-15
9 Chapter 9: The Crying Fog 2026-10-15
10 Chapter 10: Don’t go... 2026-10-15
11 Chapter 11: Treacherous 2026-10-15
12 Chapter 12: Prince Azriel 2026-10-15
13 Chapter 13: Crimson Blood 2026-10-15
14 Chapter 14: Happy Birthday 2026-10-15
15 Chapter 15: The Unworthy Prince 2026-10-15
16 Chapter 16: The Sacred Capitals 2026-10-15
17 Chapter 17: Jasmine Crimson 2026-10-15
18 Chapter 18: EASC 2026-10-15
19 Chapter 19: The Clown 2026-10-15
20 Chapter 20: The Sovereigns 2026-10-15
21 Chapter 21: Sibling Reunion 2026-10-15
22 Chapter 22: Denial and Acceptance 2026-10-15
23 Chapter 23: System 2026-10-15
24 Chapter 24: Aeliana Crimson 2026-10-15
25 Chapter 25: Crimson Reunion 2026-10-15
26 Chapter 26: Apostle of Death 2026-10-15
27 Chapter 27: White Haven [1] 2026-10-15
28 Chapter 28: White Haven [2] 2026-10-15
29 Chapter 29: White Haven [3] 2026-10-15
30 Chapter 30: White Haven [4] 2026-10-15
31 Chapter 31: Christmas Banquet [1] 2026-10-15
32 Chapter 32: Christmas Banquet [2] 2026-10-15
33 Chapter 33: Christmas Banquet [3] 2026-10-15
34 Chapter 34: Christmas Banquet [4] 2026-10-15
35 Chapter 35: Christmas Banquet [5] 2026-10-15
36 Chapter 36: Christmas Banquet [6] 2026-10-15
37 Chapter 37: Engagement [1] 2026-10-15
38 Chapter 38: Engagement [2] 2026-10-15
39 Chapter 39: Engagement [3] 2026-10-15
40 Chapter 40: Engagement [4] 2026-10-15
41 Chapter 41: Engagement [5] 2026-10-15
42 Chapter 42: White Christmas 2026-10-15
43 Chapter 43: Lumine Versille 2026-10-15
44 Chapter 44: Hero Academy 2026-10-15
45 Chapter 45: Entrance Exam [1] 2026-10-15
46 Chapter 46: Entrance Exam [2] 2026-10-15
47 Chapter 47: The Apex 2026-10-15
48 Chapter 48: Drunk Azriel 2026-10-15
49 Chapter 49: Cemetery 2026-10-15
50 Chapter 50: Two at the Top 2026-10-15

Chapter 22: Denial and Acceptance

Denial... a psychological defense mechanism in which a person refuses to accept reality or facts.

It is a way for individuals to protect themselves from uncomfortable or distressing truths.

Denial can occur in different ways.

For some, it is the denial of having an addiction.

People struggling with substance abuse or addictive behaviors often deny the extent of their problem to avoid facing the need for change.

Some might deny having a serious illness.

People diagnosed with a severe or terminal illness might deny the severity of their condition to avoid the fear and anxiety associated with it.

Or perhaps, it is the denial of the death of someone they deeply care about.

Jasmine still remembers when she first heard the news of Azrielʼs death; she was in denial for weeks.

Unlike her father, who never accepted his death.

Gazing at Azriel in front of her, she was once again in denial.

This time Jasmine was in denial of reality...

The person in front of her just couldnʼt be her little brother.

ʼEven though 2 years have passed and he certainly looks older... it canʼt be him.ʼ

If it was him...

Then how?

Why now?

ʼIt could be a trick to deceive me...ʼ

His birthday was just yesterday.

To have him appear suddenly the day after his birthday?

ʼNo way.ʼ

A white light started to shimmer on her right hand.

”Who are you?”

Her cold voice cut through the park as the air around them became tense.

Ba... Thump!

Even now, gazing at the face of her little brother, she heard her heart thumping loudly against her chest.

ʼYeah, no way he was ever this handsome.ʼ

That was all the confirmation she needed.

Azrielʼs eyes were wide open upon hearing her words. Jasmine could see a hint of understanding in them.

Scratching his cheek with his finger, Azrielʼs lips parted.

”What, donʼt tell me you think of me as a skinwalker as well?”

ʼSkinwalker...?ʼ

Jasmine shook her head.

”No, with security as tight as it is in EASC, especially today, thereʼs no way a skinwalker would be able to infiltrate the capital.”

Jasmine was confident in her words.

A skinwalker trying to infiltrate the city wouldnʼt be the first time it has happened.

But today?

Impossible.

Not with the number of experts and masters patrolling the city.

”So instead, you must be...”

Suddenly, in the blink of an eye, she was right in front of Azriel.

Drip...! Drip...!

A katana was placed against his neck, Azrielʼs blood staining the ground and her katana.

The katanaʼs blade was a stunning silver, gleaming brilliantly and reflecting everything like a flawless mirror.

Silver Shine.

”Either here to kill or kidnap me.”

Her words were met with silence.

The wind howled, making both their hairs flutter.

ʼ...I got him,ʼ

She was sure of it.

His silence must have been due to how shocked he was.

A crack appeared on her face as Jasmine smiled mockingly towards him.

”What? Cat got your tongue?”

His face was expressionless.

ʼHeh. And you used to mock me... brother for watching all th-ʼ

Her thoughts were cut off as Jasmine noticed something odd...

Truly odd.

His shoulders.

They were...

Trembling.

Ba... Thump!

Jasmine tensed her muscles as she became even more alert.

She pushed Silver Shine deeper against his neck.

Ba... Thump!

Surprisingly, the person in front of her didnʼt even flinch, making her even more nervous.

ʼI can beat him, right? His aura... it doesnʼt feel strong at all.ʼ

But if he was an assassin, it was possible for him to suppress his presence and mess with her senses.

Just when she was about to activate her unique skill...

She froze.

Because...

”Pffft! Hahahahaha! Oh, I am sorry, I really tried to hold it in but I really canʼt! Haha, what was it again you said, me trying to kill or kidnap you?”

The blade dug a little deeper into his neck before he suddenly stepped back.

Drip...! Drip...!

More of his blood stained the ground, yet he looked unbothered.

”...Huh.”

Jasmineʼs mind blanked.

Truly, she couldnʼt keep up with the situation anymore.

What type of person would start laughing when a blade is pointed at his neck?

ʼIs he crazy?ʼ

She was so confused that for a moment she just stood there in a daze, watching him wipe the tears that formed in his eyes.

Her lips twitched.

What the hell was so funny?

ʼYes, yes, he must be crazy... I should kill him fast.ʼ

Just as she was about to make a move, his lips parted again.

”Donʼt tell me even after all this time youʼre still watching those detective shows you were addicted to?”

”Eh?”

She was paralyzed, hearing his words.

”Haaa... You really have to stop letting those shows influence your thoughts...”

ʼ...How does he know? And still watching? It canʼt be... can it?ʼ

Maybe... Maybe by some miracle, it really was Azriel.

ʼNo, I... It just canʼt be true.ʼ

She didnʼt want to accept it.

But...

”I mean, think, sis.”

Azriel could be seen tapping his temples with his fingers.

”If I was truly here to kill or kidnap you, why would I still be standing in front of you, still talking?”

”I could have waited for you to start filling your stomach with junk food, since that is when you are most vulnerable. Oh, by the way, Dad probably knows about this new secret spot and what you do here.”

ʼH-Huh! He knows!?ʼ

ʼThereʼs no way, right? I mean, except for today, Iʼve always been sure I managed to deceive him when I visited the mansion... Wait, no, why am I even listening to him!?ʼ

Jasmine glared at him, but this time he was the one looking at her with a mocking smile.

”Haaa... Perhaps I should have asked Solomon to stay or brought Uncle Ragnar with me.”

Jasmine could hear him muttering to himself.

ʼSolomon? Does he mean... Saint Solomon? And Uncle Ragnar is here as well?ʼ

Ba... Thump!

ʼI-If they are really here... then...ʼ

”I just thought it would be better if we had our little reunion without any prying eyes... I guess that was impossible.”

ʼImpossible...?ʼ

Drip...! Drip...!

”Huh...?”

Suddenly, she felt something wet trailing down her face and hitting the ground.

Hearing her exclaim, Azriel turned his head towards her again and looked at her wide-eyed.

ʼWhy is he looking at me like that?ʼ

She was confused, and her heart felt heavy.

Bringing her hands towards her face, she felt a wet sensation on her fingertips.

”Ah...”

Jasmine finally understood.

She was...

Crying.

”...Your body always reacted faster than your mind did.”

Gazing up again, she saw Azriel looking at her with a gentle expression on his face while tears streamed down her cheeks.

”A-Azriel... Is it really you?”

Drip...! Drip...!

”Mm, it me.”

Those words were enough.

Before she knew it, she jumped towards him and embraced him tightly.

Clank-!

The sound of Silver Shine hitting the ground resonated throughout the park.

Her tears stained his clothes, yet she felt his arms embracing her back, gently stroking her hair.

”I-It really is you... brother.”

”...Yeah, I am back.”

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