As the first rays of sunlight began to break through the horizon, the two Agents slowly approached the entrance of the orphanage. Their footsteps echoed in the eerie silence that hung over the scene. The once-sturdy building now lay in ruins, its walls shattered, and debris scattered in every direction. It was a grim reminder that spoke of untold destruction.

"Oh my God..." the woman couldn't help but mutter under her breath as she took in the sight.

"What the hell did that bastard do?"

The female agent wondered , her frustration boiling over, clenched her fists so tightly that her knuckles turned white.

Her voice trembled with anger as she surveyed the devastation before them. The orphanage, once a haven for the lost and vulnerable, now lay in shambles. It was clear that a terrible force had swept through, leaving nothing but chaos in its wake.

The agents exchanged a somber look, knowing that they had arrived too late to prevent the tragedy that had unfolded within these walls. It was a heartbreaking scene, and they could only imagine the pain and suffering that had been inflicted upon those who had called this place home.

Keep your eyes open," the muscular man whispered to his partner, his voice barely audible over the sound of their own footsteps. They moved cautiously through the wreckage of the orphanage, their senses on high alert.

"That psycho might still be around here somewhere," he continued, his tone filled with a mix of caution and concern. They knew that the notorious serial killer, Richard, had been responsible for the destruction they now witnessed, and the danger was far from over.

With every step they took, they scanned their surroundings, searching for any signs of movement or danger. The tension in the air was palpable as they navigated the shattered remnants of what had once been a place of refuge and hope.

As they cautiously made their way through the wreckage, their eyes widened in shock when they finally came across the lifeless body of Richard. He lay there, a grim testament to the deadly battle that had unfolded.

One of the agents knelt beside Richard's body, checking for any signs of life, but it was evident that the notorious killer was no more. They exchanged bewildered glances, struggling to comprehend what had happened.

"What in the world is going on here?" the female agent exclaimed, her voice filled with bewilderment as she surveyed the scene

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She wanted to make Richard pay for what he had done, but she knew it wouldn't be an easy feat.

"If I remember correctly, wasn't Richard deemed to be malevolent? Who could have done this?" The muscular man beside her spoke, his gaze fixed on the battered state of Richard's body.

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These ranks were in order of growing power : awakened, diabolic, malevolent, sinister, wicked, corrupted and the most powerful of all, fallen

The agents were now cautious as ever,

There might be something even more powerful than a malevolent cursed in their midst

Their attention then shifted to the interior of the orphanage, where another heart-wrenching sight awaited them. In the midst of the destruction, they saw Kai, the boy who had been a resident of the orphanage, holding onto the lifeless form of a woman.

"A survivor "

The female muttered as they slowly approached Kai.

As they approached Kai, the agents exchanged sympathetic glances. They couldn't fathom the pain he must be experiencing. The boy had not only lost his home but also the person who had meant the world to him.

Hearing the approaching footsteps, Kai's instincts kicked in, and he looked up at the approaching figures with caution, ready to take action if necessary.

"Relax, kid," the muscular man spoke as if sensing Kai's apprehension. "No one here is going to hurt you." He raised his arms to show a lack of hostility.

"My name is Agent Diaz," he introduced himself, gesturing to his partner, "and this is my partner, Agent Rose. We are from the Order.

Hearing those words made Kai's eyes widen. The Order, he had only heard of them on TV and in news articles, the association of Gifted who helped curb the threat known as the Cursed, or more specifically, the Corrupted Curses. He had always viewed them as heroes, protectors of the innocent, but not today.

"So?" Kai's voice quivered with a mix of anger and despair. "Is that supposed to make me feel better?" He spoke with a hollow stare, his eyes already swollen from the tears that had flowed all through the night.

The agents halted their steps, understanding the pain in Kai's words. They exchanged a brief look, realizing the immense trauma the boy had endured. Agent Diaz then spoke with a sympathetic tone, "We're not here to diminish what you've been through, kid. We want to help and make sure justice is served."

Agent Rose nodded in agreement, her expression showing genuine concern. "Your safety is our priority, but we also want to uncover the truth. Can you tell us what happened here?"

Kai hesitated, his gaze shifting between the two agents. Despite his skepticism, he couldn't deny the need for assistance and justice. "It started with that man, Richard... He came here, and everything went wrong."

Kai's voice cracked as he continued, the weight of his words almost suffocating him. "Because of him... Everyone's gone... there is no one left." His voice wavered, as if his body didn't want to acknowledge the painful truth.

Kai's voice trembled with a mix of sadness and fury as he questioned, "Why?" He felt the weight of the losses and couldn't comprehend the reasons behind the tragedy. His voice then hardened with anger, directed at the agents.

"You claim to be from the Order, so why the hell are you here now?!" He shouted, the frustration and despair echoing in his words. "When there is nothing left!!! Why weren't you here when we needed you the most?!"

Agent Diaz and Agent Rose exchanged a solemn look, understanding the pain in Kai's words. They knew that no words could undo the past, but they were determined to make things right in the present.

In response to Kai's anguished outburst, Agent Diaz took a step closer, his expression filled with understanding and sorrow. "I know it seems like we're too late,and we can't change what happened. But we're here now because we want to prevent more tragedies like this from occurring. Can you help us?"

Agent Rose continued, her tone gentle yet firm, "He found Richard's body, and we have confirmed that he was killed by someone else other than us. This means there's something far more dangerous out there, kid. All we can do is help. Do you know what killed Richard?"

After a momentary silence, Kai finally spoke, his voice filled with a heavy burden, "Yes... And I think it was me."

As he uttered those words, his eyes began to glow blood red