-04┊Asserting Dominance + TW

"What have I done to deserve this?" My voice crackles with anger, radiating waves of frustration and confusion. "I trusted you, Matteo. I respected you. And now you're just another pawn in their twisted game."

Matteo's response is chillingly cold, his words laced with a bitter edge. "You betrayed us, Victoria," he retorts, his tone devoid of emotion. "You turned your back on everything we stood for. And now you'll pay the price."

Within the formidable walls of the Black Lotus Academy, Victoria Volkov once reigned as a legend, known as "Furi," the Death Warden, evoking both reverence and fear. Within its hallowed halls, six powerful nations mold their young prodigies into formidable operatives, blending the teachings of espionage, combat, and manipulation into an art form. Yet beneath the facade of unity lies a tangled web of deceit and betrayal.

Victoria's escape from the Academy was fueled by the discovery of a truth so tainted, it shattered her faith in the organization she once served. But two years later, when sensitive information is leaked, accusations of treason and betrayal tarnish Victoria's once feared reputation. Kidnapped back into the Academy's iron grip, she's thrust into an endless game of distrust and deception, where her once possible escape now seems like a distant dream.

Forced to return to a world where trust is a rare commodity, Victoria must navigate treacherous waters as she strives to regain everyone's trust. Matteo Morelli, once her closest confidant, now seeks vengeance for past wounds. Yet, as Victoria grapples with conflicting emotions, Matteo's actions blur the line between enemies and allies, leaving her questioning her own instincts.

Caught between her desire for redemption and the looming threat of betrayal, Victoria must tread carefully if she hopes to survive. With enemies at every turn and very few allies, she must reclaim her name and uncover the truth before it consumes her entirely.