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The night outside Pyris's office had grown darker, and the city below buzzed with the energy of an empire that never truly slept. But here, in the towering Obsidian Tower, a quiet storm brewed. Pyris stood alone, staring out over the imperial capital, his mind already racing with the next steps he needed to take.

The Emperor and the Vampire royal family had struck at his family in the shadows. They believed their attack would cripple House Obsidian—believed they could break his family's legacy.

But they had miscalculated.

They had underestimated him!

Pyris turned back toward his desk, a quiet fury simmering beneath the calm, collected mask he wore. His fingers drummed lightly against the polished wood surface as he considered his options. The evidence he had uncovered was damning—proof of betrayal from within and from without.

Sanguine, the CEO of Obsidian Mines, had not only sold out the company but had been actively working with Silas and the shadowy investors behind Sly Mines. And now, with the Dragon Emperor's involvement, this was more than just a corporate attack—it was a declaration of war.

The vampires and dragons had bought their shares in Sly Mines through trusted confidants, shadowy figures who operated in the darkest corners of Argos. These were the people who pulled strings behind the scenes, leaving no public trace of their involvement. Pyris knew these names well.

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Dragomir Skalethorn, the Dragon Emperor's closest advisor, was a figure of immense power and cunning. He was a man who thrived in political intrigue, always a few steps ahead of his enemies. His background was shrouded in mystery, but it was well-known that Dragomir had been instrumental in consolidating the Emperor's control over the mining industry.

He was the Dragon Empire's scalpel, cutting away any threats with ruthless efficiency.

And then there was Countess Valeria Sangrave, a vampiress whose beauty and grace masked her true nature. She was as dangerous as she was alluring, wielding her influence within the Vampire Empire like a queen in her own right.

She was deeply loyal to Count Dracula II, Silas's brother, and had been involved in every major decision concerning vampire politics in recent decades. Her ties to the underground markets were strong, and she was known to use manipulation, deceit, and charm to get what she wanted.

Together, Dragomir and Valeria had orchestrated the silent takeover of Sly Mines, hiding their vast holdings behind layers of fake identities and shell companies. Pyris had uncovered their dirty work—how they had siphoned funds from Dragon Mines and secret vampire assets to buy a controlling stake in Sly Mines.

With Sanguine's help, they had even infiltrated Obsidian Mines, buying up shares under false names and leveraging their influence from the inside.

Sly Mines was their weapon—a front to weaken Obsidian Mines, while the dragons and vampires consolidated power in the mining industry. But Sanguine's role in this betrayal was perhaps the most galling. He had been trusted with the reins of Obsidian Mines, tasked with managing one of House Obsidian's most vital enterprises.

And yet, he had sold his loyalty to Silas and the imperial families, all for personal gain.

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Pyris took a deep breath, his eyes narrowing as he sat down at his desk, his hands hovering over the keyboard. There was no need for outrage now. He was beyond that. What was needed was precision—calculated action. The storm had come, and Pyris was ready to meet it head-on.

He opened a secure channel on his computer, linking it to a private network that few knew existed. This was no ordinary business system—this was the domain of Petne Chaos.

Here, Pyris operated without the constraints of laws or public perception. Here, he became the shadow that no one saw coming.

The screen flickered to life, showing encrypted files, hidden assets, and secret communications that stretched across the realms. The resources he had gathered over the years, the connections in the darkest corners of the world, were all laid out before him like weapons in an arsenal.

His first target: Sanguine Bloodshed.

Pyris pulled up the vampire's personal accounts and network of contacts. Sanguine thought he had been clever, covering his tracks with layers of obfuscation, but Pyris had already hacked through those defenses earlier. What he found beneath them was a cesspool of corruption.

Sanguine had been embezzling from Obsidian Mines for years, using the funds to finance his lavish lifestyle and his growing connections to the Vampire royal family.

Not only that, but Pyris also uncovered evidence of illegal trading—Sanguine had been dealing in forbidden magical artifacts and dangerous spells, making deals with underground factions that even House Obsidian wouldn't touch. He was deeply entrenched in the vampire underworld, trading secrets for protection and influence.

"Sanguine," Pyris muttered, his voice cold, "you've made your last mistake."

With a few taps of his fingers, Pyris initiated a covert operation. His digital agents—highly skilled hackers who owed his family their loyalty—would begin leaking Sanguine's dirty dealings to the Vampire royal family.

The goal wasn't to expose him publicly yet—that would come later if needed—but to destabilize his position within the vampire aristocracy. Once the vampires lost trust in him, Sanguine would have nowhere to run.

Next, Pyris pulled up the records on Sly Mines. He traced the paper trail back to Dragomir Skalethorn and Valeria Sangrave, using the information he had gathered to map out their network of proxies and confidantes. Dragomir had been using trusted dragon courtiers—minor nobles whose names wouldn't attract attention—to buy up shares in both Sly Mines and Obsidian Mines.

Among these proxies was Loric Veltor, a dragon noble with strong ties to the imperial court, who had funneled millions into Sly Mines on Dragomir's behalf.

Valeria's proxies were more subtle—vampires with deep connections in the banking world. Count Ivan Draken, one of the Vampire Empire's most powerful financial magnates, had been quietly acquiring shares, hiding his involvement through a labyrinth of investments.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

He was loyal to Countess Valeria and Count Dracula II, and his financial empire had allowed him to buy significant stakes in both companies without raising suspicion.

Pyris smiled grimly as he examined the web of deceit. They thought they could operate in the dark, but Petne Chaos was the master of the shadows. He could see every move they made.

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His plan began to take shape, each piece falling into place with deadly precision.

First, he would isolate Sanguine. Without his network of protection, the vampire would be vulnerable, and once he was cut off from the Vampire royal family, Pyris would move in. Sanguine would be replaced by someone loyal to House Obsidian, someone who would help reverse the damage and rebuild trust within the company.

Next, he would destabilize Sly Mines. Pyris had already uncovered weaknesses in their financial structure—hidden debts, risky investments, and vulnerabilities that could be exploited. Using his hacking skills, he would trigger a financial collapse within Sly Mines, making it appear as though their business was crumbling from within.

Once the public saw Sly Mines falling, the Dragon and Vampire Empires would scramble to save face, but it would be too late.

Finally, Pyris would strike at Dragomir and Valeria themselves. He wouldn't attack them directly, not yet—that would draw too much attention. Instead, he would undermine their proxies, cutting off their influence in the business world. By the time Dragomir and Valeria realized what was happening, their empire of lies would be collapsing around them.

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As he finalized his plans, a soft knock came at the door. Lizzie stepped in, her face calm but concerned.

"Sir, Song mentioned you were upset earlier. Is everything alright?"

Pyris looked up, his expression hardening slightly. "Everything is under control, Lizzie. But we're entering dangerous territory."

She nodded, sensing the gravity in his voice. "If there's anything you need, I'll be ready."

"Thank you. For now, just keep things running smoothly."

Lizzie bowed slightly and left the room, leaving Pyris alone once more with his thoughts.

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The darkness outside the window seemed to mirror the shadows gathering around House Obsidian. The Dragon Emperor and Count Dracula II had made their move, but they had underestimated Pyris's resolve. He was no longer the young CEO they thought they could manipulate.

He was Petne Chaos.

And soon, the world would learn what that name truly meant.

The empire would tremble—not at the brilliance of Pyris Obsidian, but at the shadow that moved behind him.