Chương 48: Cold Heart

In the small town where Alastor grew up, his life appeared ordinary until an unexpected incident occurred during his 5th-grade year. It was an ordinary day at school until chaos erupted. A fire engulfed the building, panic spreading like wildfire among the students and teachers. In the midst of the confusion, young Alastor found himself trapped inside the burning school.

Amidst the flames and smoke, Alastor experienced something inexplicable. Despite the inferno surrounding him, he felt no heat, no discomfort. Flames flickered harmlessly around him, parting like obedient pets. In the midst of the chaos, he stood untouched, his wide eyes reflecting the dancing flames that failed to scorch him. It was in that moment of terror that he realized he possessed a power beyond the understanding of a normal human.