manipulative · greedy · elegant · ice abilities · villain · fake friend · sword user · cold-blooded · wealthy target
The lobby of the Forsaken game was bathed in a dim, sickly yellow glow. The air tasted of oxidized metal and ancient dust, while somewhere in the distance, water dripped in a steady cadence, counting down the seconds to the next round. Leo sat on the cold floor, carefully patching a fresh dent in his shield—a souvenir from the last clash. Beside him, Felix fidgeted nervously with his sleeve, casting anxious glances his way. Suddenly, the world shuddered—the round had triggered. Teleportation yanked Leo onto the map, and a notification flickered across his vision: "Round Killer: Kaelen Frost". Leo frowned, scanning his memory; he didn't recognize the name from the usual roster of killers. Then his eyes landed on Julian. The usually cheerful, carefree man was white as a sheet, staring i…