BLACK GHOUL
Chapter 219: Black Ghoul Pit [3]

Riley fell a long distance all the way to the ghoul pit but the force slammed her right through the platform of the floor, breaking right through it falling into the dark abyss that laid beneath.

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Ethan eyes flashed open like he was back to reality, he turned in panic but his mom was still seated beside him unscathed. What was going on? Was that a dream? He then turned back to Hunter who had a smirk plastered on his lips, his glasses still on the bridge of his nose, his abyss eyes on him. It was Hunter! He must have done something to him, he must have played a trick in his head, right?

But it felt so real, his chest hurts from the pain, and his cheeks has dried tears stained on it, his body trembled too and it showed how much he was shakened to the core.

"He possess Omari’s essence, none of the previous black ghouls throughout generations have ever posses that vital part of him, just his abilities which segmented into Claw forms throughout the centuries, known as the black ghoul... but your boy here isn’t a black ghoul, he’s something more" Hunter said smirking showing his golden teeth.

His exact words... these moment was exactly in the mind trick he played in his head just now, it was all repeating but this time for real? It had to be.

"You seem to know about what he is, you aren’t just around your 80s are you" Riley said sternly.

Exactly what his mom said in the mind trick, Ethan gulps hard, everything was repeating itself and only him knew about it... he was sure Hunter did too because he was the one pulling the strings, that has to be the only explanation.

And that smirk on his lips didn’t seem to wave, it could only mean he knew about what was happening, it was obvious.

Ethan’s fist clenched hard, he was playing everything right under his fingertips. It was like a warning towards the inevitable end.

Hunter pushed the glasses back to cover his eyes.

"No my Queen, I’m as old as I can be, and besides, I live perfectly well, running my own business here, the perfect underground fight club known as The Ghoul Pit" he said in amusement.

"And your son right here will be the perfect fighter... the star of my reign" he said facing Ethan.

Ethan gulps knowing what he would say right now. The thought of it causing chills to grasp his entire body like a flood.

"You want me to be a fighter in your pit club" Ethan said sternly, not stunned this time. But precise, pinning Hunter with a sharp look that could cut through glass.

Hunters smirk broadens knowing the kid knew everything was repeating itself and he knew his choice won’t be the same as the last because of the consequences he had to live through, everything was playing exactly how he wanted it to. Ethan wouldn’t dare defy him now and his mother won’t be able to control what happens next.

"Yes my dear boy, be my fighter, my star and then I give you the cure" he said with a flick of his fingers, a man on wine red came behind him, giving he a piece of red paper.

This was another choice for Ethan to make, he was counting on it or else he will replay it over and over again when his mother will have to die before his eyes, as long as he has caught him in that time loop, there was no escape, young Ethan was smart enough to know that, he surely wouldn’t wanna relive such a thing again.

He would make sure to break Ethan until there’s nothing left, just the pieces he would forge anew.

"All you have to do is sign the contract and then we are good" he adds with a shrug.

"Why are you doing this?" Riley said sternly.

"Because my Queen, your son is perfect... tell me dear Ethan don’t you wanna save your precious sister?" He said in amusement.

Ethan gulps hard at his words, his gaze drifting to the paper, his heart slamming loudly in his chest, this was just like the mind trick, the choice was given to him to make again and he knew what will happen if he goes with his last answer, the death of his mother before his eyes, and he had a very strong feeling that Hunter wouldn’t stop them, he was that determined and twisted to the core.

His invitation was all a plan to get them to this point and use his tricks to force him into making a decision that will change his life forever.

Ethan’s eyes shakes in horror at the mere thought of it, it was a nightmare.

This time instead of reaching for it, he stared at his mom, her gaze was on Hunter staring daggers in his face.

She had no idea the kind of situation they were in, she had no idea what awaits once he declines the contract or more. The thought of having his mother pass through a succumbing fate made him hung his head low in defeat.

He turned back to face the paper, his eyes shaking as well as his body.

Hunter’s smirk just broaden more.

"Trust me Ethan, I got this" she said.

"I got everything under control"

But she didn’t, he knew Hunters next action. His fist clenched hard against the seat.

"Oh you mean your bodyguards you left at the airport" Hunter cut in.

Riley turns to him, her eyes went wide in realization.

"Ha yes I figured you would resort to that, a mother’s love is after all the most wonderful thing" he said in amusement.

"What did you do?!" She demands pissed.

His smirks broaden.

Riley’s eyes beamed dangerously as she rise to her feet.

"Be careful my Queen, you can’t singlehandedly take down this mansion no matter how powerful you are, you’re not the black ghoul" he said clearly.

Riley’s fist clenched in a tight hold as her body boiled in rage.

"Young Ethan, your sweet sister time is ticking".

Ethans eyes lands on the contract, just waiting in his grasp for him to reach for it, he signs it then Eden will be saved, he would just have to agree to Hunters deal and then everything will be okay, Eden would be save, she would make it to her next birthday without any harm as well as avoiding the repeated death of his mother, who knew for real this time she might actually die and it will be his fault, he would never forgive himself for that.

Ethan took a deep breath opening his eyes.

"I’m sorry mom" he said rising to his feet abruptly as he snatch the paper off Hunter’s hand, bitting down on his thumb drawing blood and then thumb printing the down.

Riley was stunned at her son’s actions, she told him to trust her, but he didn’t, he acted out on his own and agreed to Hunters deal. It happened so fast that she couldn’t believe he would do such a thing.

Ethan turned to his mom with teary eyes.

"I’m sorry mom, this is the only way I can save both of you" he said, turning away and unable to look her in the eye.

Riley was puzzled by his words.

’Riley something doesn’t feel right’ Silver said in her head.

Riley felt it too, the strong overwhelmed feeling that something sinister was at play here. There was no way her son could have acting this out of impulse, clearly knowing the danger that lurks at that one decision that will alter his life forever.

"It’s good you made the right decision... time for the initiation fight" Hunter announced, spreading his arms Eagle wide.

Ethan turned to him puzzled.

"The what-"

Before he could finish his words Fred came and throw him off the edge, and he screamed dropping down the height.

"ETHAN!" Riley shouts in horror watching as her son fell, she tried to move but her hands were pinned to the chair by a gold rope that dug her skin drawing blood, it came out of nowhere.

She felt weakened instantly like the rope was drawing her strength and locking her powers. It blocked Silver too and any command she made wasn’t going through.

"Sit and watch my Queen" Hunter said in amusement as he faced her.

"Let’s watch together... the initiation of my newest fighter".

"No!" Riley panicked, tugging desperately on her restraints.