Beyond the Gate: The Last Gozzaki - Capítulo 107

Capítulo 107: Beyond the Gate: The Last Gozzaki Chapter 110: The Mask of a Hero

Beyond the Gate: The Last Gozzaki

Chapter 110: The Mask of a Hero

Xyron stumbled along the road, his breath hitching. He tried to summon even a single shadow soldier to lean on, but his soul energy felt like dry sand. “Not even a scout?” he whispered, his frustration mounting. “If a mid-rank beast showed up right now, I’d be toast.”

Suddenly, the ground beneath him darkened, and Kage rose silently.

“Kage? I told you to stay with Maki!” Xyron snapped, though he was secretly relieved to see his shadow.

“Forgive me, my Lord,” Kage replied, bowing low. “I have left four high-rank guardians hidden in the shadows of the mansion. Your safety is my primary directive. You are in no condition to walk.”

Without waiting for permission, Kage gripped Xyron’s waist. With a powerful surge of dark energy, he took flight. They soared above the trees, a streak of darkness against the fading night sky, landing silently in the mansion’s backyard.

Xyron straightened his hoodie, hiding the bandages Kim had applied, and stepped through the main door. The sight hit him like a physical blow—the house was glowing. Music was playing softly, and the scent of expensive lilies filled the air.

Maki was there, looking radiant, alongside Yuhima. But there were three new faces—Maki’s friends from school. The moment Xyron walked in, the room went quiet. The three girls stared at him, their eyes wide.

“Hi, handsome!” one of them chirped, blushing furiously. She turned to Maki, whispering loudly, “Maki! You never told us your brother was this cute! He looks like a dark idol!”

Xyron didn’t even blink. He didn’t have the energy for small talk. He walked past them without a word, heading straight for his room.

“Is he always this cold?” another friend whispered, fascinated. “He’s so mysterious!”

Inside his room, Xyron stood before the full-length mirror. He pulled back his hood, staring at his reflection. His skin was pale, and faint, vein-like purple lines from the Soul Disease were beginning to creep up his neck. To him, he looked ‘burnt’—a decaying vessel for a parasite.

“Cute?” he scoffed, touching the scars on his shoulder. “They have no idea what’s standing in front of them.”

A soft knock at the door interrupted his thoughts. Maki stepped in, her eyes shining with excitement. “cute, come on! Everyone is waiting. It’s time to cut the cake.”

“Yeah… I’m coming,” he said, forcing his voice to remain steady.

As they walked back into the lounge, the front door opened again. Kim entered, dressed in a sharp suit, carrying a large bouquet. “Sorry I’m late! The board meeting ran over,” he said, his eyes immediately finding Maki.

“You’re just in time, Kim,” Maki smiled, and Xyron noticed the slight blush on her cheeks.

“Alright, let’s get this over with,” Yuhima announced, pointing to the massive cake on the center table.

As they gathered around, Xyron could feel the intense gaze of Maki’s school friends. They weren’t even looking at the cake; they were staring at him, trying to catch his eye. But Xyron’s focus was elsewhere—he could feel Ryan’s laughter echoing in the back of his mind, a reminder that this peace was only temporary.

Editor’s Comment:

This chapter highlights the massive gap between Xyron’s internal reality and how the world perceives him. To the school girls, he is a ‘cool, mysterious handsome guy.’ To himself, he is a dying man fighting a losing battle against a soul-eating disease. The arrival of Kim adds to the romantic tension, but the real suspense lies in Xyron’s deteriorating health. Can he survive the duration of a party without collapsing?

Fuente: Webnovel.com, actualizado en Leernovelas.com