When Francis was nearly hit by Diego's attack, a large amount of smoke appeared from behind. After that, a mysterious face appeared in front of the two.

"Come with me if you want to live," the mysterious man said. The two hesitated for a second, but they didn't have a choice; it was either they die here or die later.

"You two need to decide fast! The smoke will disappear soon, so you better make your decision," the man said.

"It seems like we have no choice, right Angelo?" Francis asked.

"Well, I guess you're right," Angelo replied.

The two then agreed to come with the man. "You two, hold onto me."

As the two held onto the man, the smoke fully disappeared, and they saw Diego right in front of them.

"Where do you think you guys are going, huh? You think you can escape from me?" Diego threatened.

"Oh sh*t, hurry up, or else we're going to die," Angelo said in a scared tone. While Diego was preparing to attack, the man was fully ready to get away.

"Don't worry, we're getting out of here now. Bye, Octa's boss," the man assured them.

Just as Diego's attack was about to hit them, the three suddenly teleported to a mysterious base.

"Um, sir, can I ask where we are now?" Francis inquired.

"We are at our secret base, and you can call me Michael. This base was made to develop a weapon to eliminate the Octa," Michael explained.

As they were talking, a man in his 50s appeared in front of them.

"Hello, let me introduce myself. My name is Rowan S. Rodriguez, also known as 'Rowan,' the one who created the project 'Octa'."

"What are you doing here, you monster? Because of you, many people's lives were ruined, and because of you, we are in this state," Francis accused.

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"Hey, calm down!" Angelo intervened.

"How can I calm down when this person right in front of me was the reason my sister is gone?" Francis expressed his anger.

"Francis, you need to calm down. He is not our enemy. In fact, he is helping us to eliminate the Octa," Michael reassured.

"So you're telling me that the man over there, the man who created those monsters, is helping us? Do you expect me to believe you?" Francis questioned.

"Believe it or not, I'm telling the truth. What can I gain by lying to you?" Rowan replied.

"Francis, Michael is right. Why would he lie to you? It's better if the scientist that created Project Octa helps us. We can find a way to defeat those enemies," Angelo reasoned.

"Okay, fine. I agree that the old man is helping us, but I'm only cooperating because I need to avenge my sister," Francis conceded.

"Now that's been handled, we can proceed with our plan to counter the Octa. Let me present to you the Trinamium," Rowan introduced.

"What is that, and what does it do?" Angelo asked.

"It is a serum that can make you as strong as the Octa and give you abilities similar to them. Are you wondering how you got here so quickly? Well, it is because of Michael's ability," Rowan explained.

"Huh? What are you guys talking about? What ability? Similar to Octa?" Francis expressed his confusion and curiosity.

"Well, first let me explain. This serum gives you abilities. Second, the reason why you guys got here instantly is because of Michael's ability: instant teleportation and time distruption," Rowan elaborated.

"Can you explain to us what it can fully do?" Angelo inquired.

"Well, for now, my skill can teleport anywhere as long as I set my mark there," Michael clarified.

"So that means we can go back to where we were?" Angelo confirmed.

"Yes, that's right," Michael affirmed.

"That's so powerful, but there is a small drawback. If I teleport long distances, I faint, and when I close teleportation, it only allows me to teleport up to 20 times a day," Michael disclosed.

"That's still useful, though," Angelo acknowledged.

"Well, our enemies have more powerful abilities, considering they have had their abilities for so long," Michael pointed out.

"So, do you want to eliminate them? In order to do that, you must inject yourself with this serum. I guarantee you that it is safe. We have run a few tests to prevent accidents like a few years ago," Rowan assured.

"I don't have a choice. I need to avenge my sister's death. This is the only way," Francis resolved.

"So, are we going to accept it?" Angelo asked.

"I think this is our best choice, so we accept your offer," Francis agreed.

"Okay, now that's been handled. We should inject you with the Trinamium, but there's no turning back. Also, there is only a small chance that you will succeed, so this is a small warning," Rowan cautioned.

"Yes, we agree. Please inject us with that serum," the two requested.

As the two were injected with the serum, they felt intense pain in their bodies.

"Ugh, it feels like my body is going to explode, but I need to endure it, or else I can't avenge my sister," Francis gritted his teeth.

"Guys, just a little bit more! You can do this!" Angelo encouraged.

"Damn it, it hurts so much," Angelo expressed his pain.

"We must endure this. Remember our goal is to eliminate the Octa," Francis reminded them.

The pain persisted for 30 minutes until it subsided, and the two successfully endured it, but they were so tired that they fainted. When they woke up, they found themselves in a room.

"Hey, bro, wake up," Angelo nudged Francis.

As Francis slowly opened his eyes, he saw Angelo beside him, telling him to wake up.

"What is it, and where are we?" Francis asked.

"I think we both passed out during the experiment due to extreme pain, and I think we succeeded in the experiment," Angelo replied.

"I think so too."

"Hello, guys, and congratulations on succeeding in the experiment. I guess you two are now ready to know what abilities you have. Follow me; I'll show you where you can test them."

"Let's go, Francis. Let's test our abilities now."

Now that the two of us succeeded, what will happen next? Stay tuned!