🟨 **Chapter 4 – The Omen of the Storm
Meanwhile, on the racing track, Wilson's and Steve's cars were speeding through the mountain roads at an incredible pace. Sometimes Steve was ahead, and sometimes Wilson took the lead. The competition between the two was extremely intense.
Looking at them, no one could tell who was going to win today's race.
Standing beside Ivan, Danish leaned gently against the railing, looking in the direction where Steve's car had gone.
Since this wasn't an official racing track, there were no cameras installed for the audience to watch the race.
"Just watch, Baby Azure. Today, Steve will show Wilson what true defeat looks like."
Ivan's excited voice suddenly came from behind her. He couldn't wait to see Wilson lose.
Unlike Ivan, there was no emotion in Danish's eyes. She didn't know why, but she had a strange feeling today. She had no idea that something huge was about to happen tonight.
Just then, Adrian walked over from behind the two siblings and sat beside Danish.
"Azure, you've become even cuter now."
He said while looking at Danish affectionately.
Adrian Swan was the only son of the Swan family. He had a younger sister who was the same age as Danish. However, unlike Danish, his sister was arrogant and spoiled.
That was exactly what bothered him. He was often jealous of Steve and Ivan for having such a lovely little sister. Even though he loved his own sister very much, whenever he looked at Danish, a natural affection rose in his heart.
"Hey, Adrian! Move aside. That's my sister."
Ivan immediately pulled Danish closer to himself and glared at Adrian. It was obvious that he didn't like Adrian being so close to his sister.
"Why can't I stay beside her? I have a younger sister too. Right, Baby Azure?"
"You can't call my sister like that."
Ivan said in frustration. The irritation on his face was clearly visible.
Watching the two argue, a gentle smile naturally appeared on Danish's face.
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Meanwhile, ten luxury cars stopped in front of a grand hotel.
Lewis stepped out of the Rolls-Royce parked in the middle and walked toward the hotel. Every employee lowered their heads respectfully to greet him.
However, he ignored everyone and headed straight toward the basement. His guards silently followed behind him.
Unlike the luxurious hotel above, the basement was dark. Only a few small lights illuminated the long corridor, where several rooms were lined up.
As Lewis walked through the corridor, he entered one of the rooms.
Inside, a man was severely injured. Four or five people surrounded him and were mercilessly torturing him.
Suddenly, Lewis's cold voice echoed through the room.
"Did he say anything?"
One of the five men immediately stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"Sir, he only revealed one thing."
"He said there's a racing track in the mountain area near Rafson Club..."
He suddenly paused before nervously continuing,
"The racers are none other than Young Master Wilson of the Blackwood family... and our Young Master Steve."
Hearing those names, anger flashed across Lewis's eyes.
"Find out who allowed those two boys to participate in this race."
After saying that, he immediately walked out of the hotel and headed straight toward Rafson Club.
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Meanwhile, at the racing track near Rafson Club...
The clear night sky suddenly began to darken as thick black clouds covered the moon.
Out of nowhere, two glowing pearls appeared high in the sky. They floated directly above Steve's and Wilson's cars, spinning around each other in opposite directions. A brilliant light spread between them, and moments later, violent lightning began flashing across the sky.
**BOOM!**
The deafening sound of thunder echoed throughout the entire mountain range.
Everyone present was stunned.
"The weather forecast said tonight would be clear. Then... why did it suddenly change?"
No one there could see the two mysterious pearls.
Seeing the weather getting worse, people quickly rushed toward nearby shelters.
Soon, heavy rain started pouring down.
The entire mountain was engulfed by fierce winds, pouring rain, and continuous lightning.
High above the sky, the two pearls spun faster and faster.
Their purpose today was crystal clear...
**To take the lives of Wilson Blackwood and Steve Smith.**
"What happened? Wasn't the weather supposed to remain clear today?"
People looked at the terrifying sky in confusion.
Suddenly—
**CRACK!!!**
A massive bolt of lightning struck the peak of a huge mountain.
The sharp edge of the mountain slowly split apart before an enormous boulder broke loose and came crashing down at terrifying speed.
Panic instantly spread through the crowd.
The boulder was falling directly toward the road where Wilson and Steve were racing.
Neither of them had the slightest idea that unimaginable danger was waiting just ahead.
Meanwhile, Ivan and Adrian quickly pulled Danish under a nearby shelter before looking up at the dark sky.
The moment Ivan raised his eyes...
The color completely drained from his face.
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On another mountain peak...
David stared at the horrifying scene before him.
His face turned pale with fear.
Never in his life had he imagined that a simple race would turn into something this terrifying.
Ordinary humans couldn't see those mysterious pearls.
But David was no ordinary human.
He could clearly see the terrifying pearls floating in the stormy sky.
He knew exactly what they were.
Once those pearls chose a target...
They would never stop until they claimed that person's life.
"S-Sir... T-Those are..."
David's voice trembled as he looked at the man standing before him.
The man remained completely calm. His cold eyes stayed fixed on the sky as he answered in an emotionless voice,
**"Alastor Spirit Pearls."**
The moment those words left his lips...
The atmosphere became even heavier.
David felt a chill run down his spine.
He knew very well what the appearance of the **Alastor Spirit Pearls** meant.
If they had descended tonight...
Then this race was no longer just a race.
It had become a battle against death itself.
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