February 10, 2026. That morning, the bride-receiving ceremony and the tea-offering ritual to elders proceeded smoothly. The elders were delighted, especially since many of Cordelia's relatives had flown in from abroad for the wedding. Norman's younger brother, Nathan, was astonished to discover as Cordelia's family included numerous sets of twins. This suddenly made him uneasy, recalling the prophecy about pigeon twins mentioned in the Book of Huyan Hu. Noticing his concern, his eldest uncle quickly reassured him that it was merely a typographical error in the book and shouldn't be taken seriously.
Norman decided to hold the wedding at a theme park hotel, with both families in attendance. Security was extremely tight that day, as weddings often saw strangers posing as guests to scam free food—a common occurrence at large gatherings. The venue had reinforced security to prevent unauthorized entry.
But good fortune was fleeting. Taking advantage of chaos at the reception desk caused by a batch of gifts airlifted from the US requiring signatures, a woman slipped into the venue while security personnel were diverted to assist. Everyone was deep in conversation and completely unaware. Standing nearby, Dario spotted the stranger and tugged at Hideki's sleeve. Hideki was momentarily startled, but under Dario's meaningful glance, he too noticed the intruder.
The two then pretended to approach the stranger to greet them, flanking her on either side and “escorting” her out of the venue. To avoid causing a commotion, they used high-tech goggles in an empty corridor to identify the individual. To their surprise, the woman turned out to be an uninvited guest from Mainland China. None of the guests, bridesmaids, groomsmen, or family members present recognized her. Hideki and Dario coordinated, taking her by surprise and swiftly subduing her with a stun gun. They then discreetly handed her over to the arriving security personnel for removal. This unexpected interlude cast an eerie shadow over what should have been a perfect wedding.
At that moment, while Norman was tidying his clothes, he heard the purple necklace speak again. The voice said, “Congratulations. You've begun a new chapter in your life. Remember to have a child...” Norman silently replied in his heart: “Thank you! We already have plans...” He and Cordelia intended to relocate to New York after marriage, unwilling to subject their future child to Hong Kong's high-pressure educational environment. The couple frequently needed to commute to headquarters, and the residence Norman had purchased in Hong Kong was simply too small to live in permanently, serving only as a temporary lodging.
In August 2027, Cordelia felt something was off with her body. Norman noticed and they sought out Dr. Hans Zimmermann. After a thorough examination, Dr. Zimmermann calmly stated, "Cordelia, congratulations! You're pregnant. Please be mindful that the fetus is not yet stable, so you must take care. I have state-of-the-art equipment for prenatal checkups. Here is a pregnancy diet plan." Dr. Zimmermann added that he would immediately contact Park Won-min and Yamamoto Hideki to transfer Cordelia out of the laboratory, as it contained air pollutants, heavy metals, and other chemical substances. Though overjoyed, Norman knew he could not afford to be careless.
Three months later, the fetus finally stabilized. As Dr. Zimmerman examined Cordelia, he exclaimed in astonishment, “How is this possible!? Twins!” Norman was equally shocked, as no twins had ever appeared in his family. Norman asked Dr. Zimmerman if he could step out to take a call. He immediately dialed his great-uncle, whose voice trembled with fear: “Twins! The prophecy's ‘Final Weapon’ has come true for you! Norman, listen: at age ten, their demonic powers will awaken. Until then, their irises will match their mother's—perhaps their only camouflage. Above all, never—ever let the clones touch them! That thing... will devour their very essence!”
After hearing his eldest uncle's words, Norman became more cautious than ever. His high-tech eyepiece had been upgraded to monitor fetal conditions, even detecting diseases undetectable by prenatal exams. At that moment, the purple necklace spoke again, its voice deeper this time: “Twins indeed—killing two birds with one stone! Name the boy Cassius Wu Sing-Yuet, the girl Calista Wu Sing-Kuen.” A more childish voice chimed in, “I can't wait!” Norman slammed the necklace onto the floor, thinking, “Why do I keep hearing their voices? My negative energy levels are already so low...” At this point, Norman had no other choice. The soul within the necklace would soon take over his body.
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