Demonic Pornstar System novel Chapter 574

Chapter 574: Crumbling Family

Magnus sat at the head of the inner hall with his hands folded loosely atop the armrest of his chair as the last of the briefings wrapped up. The crystalline dome above filtered the light into cool, orderly beams that slid across marble and steel alike, reflecting New Dawn’s obsession with control, clarity, and hierarchy.

At his gesture, the hall cleared.

Two figures stepped forward and came to a precise halt several meters before him. These were the pair of S-tier awakened combatants that New Dawn had imported from poor countries, from Colombia and Nigeria, respectively.

Mariana Reyes stood with her chin high, shoulders squared, posture flawless without being stiff. The calm she carried before her awakening had long since been tempered into something sharper. Pride lived in her stance now, unapologetic. She had earned her place here, and she knew it. The braid down her back was immaculate, her armor marked by careful maintenance rather than hard wear. She hadn’t needed to be dragged through hell to prove herself. She had conquered it efficiently.

Chinedu Obasuyi stood beside her, half a step back by instinct rather than rank. His posture was disciplined, his expression composed, the faintest edge of satisfaction tucked behind his eyes. He carried himself like a professional who understood both the value of his opportunity and the cost of squandering it. Prideful, yes, but it was pride that was earned.

Magnus regarded them both for a long moment.

"Begin," he ordered.

Mariana spoke first. "Our strategy is holding, Guildmaster. We’re maintaining a narrow lead over the other teams, exactly as instructed."

Chinedu nodded once. "We’ve adjusted pacing across rotations to ensure consistency. No burnout, no overextension. The others are chasing, but not catching."

"Good," Magnus said simply. "Anything problematic?"

"No, Sir," Mariana replied without hesitation. "Nothing worth mentioning."

Magnus inclined his head. "Then keep it that way."

A pause followed.

"And now," he continued, gaze sharpening just slightly, "tell me what your thoughts are about this brat called Kaiden Grey."

Chinedu hesitated, just for a breath. Then he spoke carefully. "Sir... may I ask why you’re interested in that weirdo? He’s a flashy celebrity, not a fighter worth mentioning."

"I concur, Sir," Mariana added. "I believe him to be a man way above his head. He should stay behind the camera and conduct his silly little nonsense there instead of entering the battlefield, because his skills are not good enough to back up the confidence with which he carries himself."

For the briefest instant, something cold passed behind Magnus’s eyes. They were calling his son a weirdo, after all. But that flame died as soon as it materialized, for Magnus had to agree. His forehead began throbbing with veins of fury when he remembered how his firstborn son tossed the Ashborn name into the mud when he signed up for a porno shoot as if it was nothing.

"All powers are interested in that boy," Magnus replied to Chinedu’s question after a moment. His voice was even, controlled. "His abilities are eccentric. Poorly categorized. Difficult to model." He leaned back a fraction. "Anything that resists understanding becomes a curiosity worth observing. That is why I asked for your opinion."

Understanding dawned on both youths at once.

"I see," Mariana nodded. "That makes sense."

"We haven’t encountered him in the field, Sir," Chinedu added. "From what I can tell, he’s been operating below our engagement tier. Likely farming lower-level zones."

Mariana tilted her head slightly. "Should we seek him out while we’re deployed, sir? Gauge him directly?"

Magnus did not answer immediately.

Silence stretched.

Then he shook his head once.

"No. If he’s still hunting monsters beneath your notice, then he isn’t worth your time. Focus on your mission."

Both rookies straightened.

"Understood," Chinedu said.

"Yes, Sir," Mariana echoed.

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