THE LEGEND OF THE ARACHNID

THE BLOOD PROMISE pt2

After the brutal death of his uncle, a new stage begins for Alex. This chapter will follow the days that follow one another, showing the evolution of his emotions and how he begins to chart his own path.

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The day after the body was discovered, Alex's house was plunged into silence and sadness. Friends and neighbors come to offer their condolences, but these words of compassion only fuel Alex's anger. His mother, still ill, is unaware of the tragedy that struck the family. Nita, for her part, remains reclusive, her eyes red with tears, clutching Alex's hand every time he passes by her. Alex watches over his sister, but inside he is filled with hatred and frustration.

In the evening, his mother's friend who calmed him when the body was discovered came to speak to him, advising him to let justice take its course. However, Alex does not give up: he wants to find his uncle's murderer. This is his promise. He spends the night without sleeping, his gaze fixed on an old knife that he found in his uncle's belongings, a knife that will become his symbol of revenge.

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The days pass, and Alex, although bruised, discreetly begins to question his uncle's knowledge. He visits the places where he used to hang out, interviews people who might know more. However, all he gets are rumors. His uncle, it seems, was in debt with some unsavory men, but no one knows their true identities.Alex's uncle's funeral takes place this week. The ceremony is simple, but poignant. Alex and Nita stand side by side, silent, internally promising themselves to stay together. At the funeral, Alex hears murmurs in the crowd: some speak of a large debt, others speak of bitter rivalries. This ceremony leaves a bitter taste in him, an intensification of his rage.

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Alex begins to notice certain details that he had missed. One evening, while going through his uncle's belongings, he finds a cryptic letter mentioning places and names he does not recognize, but one of them, "Donovan", catches his attention. The name is vaguely familiar to him: a man his uncle once mentioned as dangerous and ruthless.

Thanks to contacts found during his initial research, Alex discovers that Donovan is a well-known loan shark in the city's underbelly. This name resonates as a threat, but also as a path to follow. This is his first real clue, and he knows he must tread carefully. He doesn't want to draw attention to himself, but he feels ready to face the risks.Over the weeks, Alex learns more about Donovan and his methods. Listening to conversations in taverns, dark alleys and clandestine playing places, he discovers that Donovan works with several henchmen, some of whom have the reputation of being particularly brutal. Alex understands that he cannot throw himself blind in a direct confrontation.

He realizes that he should be stronger, more cunning. Inspired by the stories of gangs and outlaw that his uncle told him, he begins to train discreetly, improving his physical resistance and learning to handle the knife. It is exercised at night, in the woods, far from looks. Hatred becomes a source of motivation, forcing it to outdo itself.

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Alex is now ready to face one of Donovan's handsome men. He identified one of them, a certain "snake", a colossus known for his violence. Alex discovers that Snake is used to frequenting a bar on the outskirts of the city. He spends days observing his movements, patient and methodical.

One night, Alex decides that the time has come. Hidden in the shade, he follows Snake when he leaves the bar, sliding silently behind him. After a quick confrontation where Alex manages to threaten him with his knife, Snake, under the effect of alcohol and surprised by the determination of Alex, ends up revealing to him that Donovan is the one who ordered the death of his uncle , due to unpaid debt.Armed with this information, Alex knows that he can no longer go back. He swears to finish what he started, to track Donovan to the end. This chapter ends with Alex, standing at the top of a hill overlooking the city, the gaze fixed on the horizon. The road in front of him is dangerous, but his determination is flawless. He now knows that nothing can stop him.

Thus, this chapter traces the course of Alex, a young man with upset destiny, ready to do anything to honor the promise made to his uncle, even if it plunges him into a world of violence and revenge.