Deus Mortis: Vendetta

Azrael Cross, a legendary assassin, dreams of a peaceful life with his beloved Akira, far from the blood-soaked world he inhabits. But when his final mission takes a treacherous turn, pulling him into a web of betrayal and deceit, his past collides violently with his future. Will he escape the clutches of the organization that molded him, or will his quest for a normal life end in a vendetta of fire and blood?

Deus Mortis: Vendetta

Azrael Cross, a legendary assassin, dreams of a peaceful life with his beloved Akira, far from the blood-soaked world he inhabits. But when his final mission takes a treacherous turn, pulling him into a web of betrayal and deceit, his past collides violently with his future. Will he escape the clutches of the organization that molded him, or will his quest for a normal life end in a vendetta of fire and blood?

The thumping bass vibrated through the floor of the private bar, a thick haze of smoke and sweat clinging to the air. Bodies writhed on the dancefloor, illuminated by flashing lights, their movements loose and uninhibited. Leo Fortez, a name whispered in fear across Tondo's underworld, held court in the center of the chaos, a king surrounded by his court of women, their eyes glazed with the easy joy of indulgence.

At the periphery, a man in a turtle-neck and a black suit sat alone at the bar, a silent observer in the swirling madness. "One vodka martini, please," he requested, his voice a low, even tone that cut through the din. The bartender, a practiced professional, moved to prepare the drink, seemingly oblivious to the undercurrent of tension that had begun to ripple through the room as Leo, bored with the dance, made his way towards the bar, his gaze falling upon the quiet stranger.