Chapter 281 The King Returns

Valeria hesitated, her face a mask of shock and confusion. The Hand of the King was a latent ability Caesar had unlocked in them years ago. It was a surge of ethereal energy that amplified their strength and speed, drawn from his own essence. But with Victor Damone dead, it should have faded. "Fine. But since our master is gone, this won't work." She closed her eyes, focusing inward. Her right hand began to tremble, and to everyone's shock, including her own, a golden glow enveloped it. Energy crackled like lightning, surging through her veins. Valeria's eyes snapped open, staring at her hand in disbelief. "It... it works? What does this mean? This is unbelievable!" The room hung in tense silence for a few dramatic moments. Then Lance pushed himself up, rubbing his back. "Impossible. I wasn't given this power since I joined the NWO much later. However, the technology is clear. Without Victor Damone, there cannot be a Hand of the King. We mourned him." Maverick stared at Victor, suspici