Chapter 45: The Final Transformation

Every day, Angelic endured the same rigorous training. It wasn’t just physical strength she developed, but also her discipline and mental fortitude. Since she arrived at Death Island, it became routine for her to hold her breath for an hour, then two hours, and eventually, she managed three hours without breathing. This was something no one had ever achieved in the history of Death Island.

“Cassandra,” one of the instructors asked, “hasn’t Angelic set a new record here at Death Island?”

“Yes,” Cassandra replied with a mix of surprise and pride. “Even I can’t believe it. The longest I could go was an hour and a half. But her, three hours... She’s truly exceptional.”

“It’s not just that,” the instructor added. “Angelic grows stronger with every training session. I never thought someone could hold out that long.”

The trainers began discussing Angelic, all filled with admiration for her remarkable abilities.

Cassandra: “Angelic, in three months, you’ve transformed both your body and mind in ways I never expected. I knew you were determined, but I didn’t anticipate you surpassing even me.”
Angelic: “Miss Cassandra, if there’s one thing I’ve learned here, it’s that human capability knows no bounds. As long as you have the will and determination, nothing is impossible.”

Cassandra: “You’re right, Angelic. But strength of will alone isn’t enough to be an assassin. You also have to learn to forget all feelings—every emotion that could weaken you. In the end, an assassin has no heart, no soul. They’re a monster ready to kill anyone for their mission. Are you ready for the final test?”
Angelic: “No matter what comes, Miss Cassandra. I’ve been ready for this for a long time.”

As they talked, Cassandra couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret. Even though she knew Angelic’s training was crucial for her mission, she worried that the Angelic she once knew—the woman with a heart and emotions—might be lost forever.

Cassandra: “You know, Angelic, your mission is important. But remember, throughout all this, you still need to leave a part of yourself intact. Don’t let yourself become a complete monster.”
Angelic: “Miss Cassandra, my heart died a long time ago. It’s been a while since I felt anything. If becoming a monster is the only way to avenge everything I’ve lost, then I’m ready to accept that.”
Cassandra smiled slightly, but her eyes were filled with sadness. “I know I can’t stop you, Angelic. But I hope, in the end, you can still find out who you really are.”

Cassandra: “Your final test, Angelic, is to kill all the targets of your mission. At this point, it’s not just about how strong or resilient you are. It’s about how you kill every feeling in your heart, how you forget every weakness that might bring you down. You’ll become someone else after this.”

Angelic: “I’ll do whatever it takes, Miss Cassandra.”
Days passed, and every day, Angelic grew stronger, tougher, and colder. She thought of nothing but her mission—her revenge. Every breath she controlled, every move she practiced, all aimed at honing her abilities as an assassin.

Cassandra: “Now, Angelic, I’ll show you all your targets. These are the people you need to kill to complete your mission. None of them should remain, nothing of their memory should be left. Once you finish this, you’ll be a true assassin.”

Cassandra handed Angelic a list of names and photos of her targets. Angelic looked at each face on the list—faces she didn’t know, lives she had no connection to. But she knew she had to do it.
Cassandra: “Each of them has a weakness. Find their weaknesses and use them to finish them off. Don’t let pity or emotion get in your way. Just focus on your mission.”
Angelic: “You don’t have to worry, Miss Cassandra. I’ve long accepted that this mission is the only reason I’m alive. I won’t stop until I’ve completed it.”

For three months, every day, this became Angelic’s routine. Holding her breath for hours, breaking records, surpassing the achievements of previous students. With each passing day, Angelic transformed into someone else, someone ready to kill for her mission.

Cassandra: “Three months have passed, Angelic. I’ve seen how much you’ve changed. You are now the strongest student here. Now, you’re ready for your final test. Once you complete this, you’ll be a full-fledged assassin. But remember, Angelic, being an assassin is not just about strength and endurance. It’s also about principles. You have to forget all emotions, all feelings that could weaken you. Are you completely ready?”
Angelic: “Nothing can stop me now, Miss Cassandra. All emotions are gone. My only purpose is to avenge, and I will finish this.”

With every word Angelic uttered, Cassandra felt the weight of her determination. This was Angelic’s final test—the ultimate challenge of her life. A test that would determine her fate as a true assassin.
Cassandra: “Angelic, your final test is to kill. Kill without hesitation, without feeling. You must forget all your weaknesses. This is the last step to becoming a full-fledged assassin.”

Despite all the hardships and training, Angelic was ready. She was ready to forget all emotions, ready to become a monster for her mission. Facing her final test, Angelic had become someone else—someone without a heart, someone willing to kill to achieve the justice she sought.

As the day of her final test approached, every step Angelic took led her closer to her destiny—becoming a full-fledged assassin.