Ethan found himself alone in his vast mansion, which now felt more imposing and emptier than ever. He had given all the servants the day off, ensuring that no one would be around when night fell. Ethan didn't want anyone to witness what might happen in that place. Since the black stain began to spread across his body, he had felt a growing unease, a fear of the unknown fate that awaited him. But tonight, everything would be decided.
With every passing second, he felt the tension in his muscles and the pressure in his mind. The last few weeks had been tormenting, fighting against that black stain that was slowly spreading over his body. Today would be the last chance to subdue it or be consumed by it. There was no middle ground.
