Lachlan didn't think too much about it. Their group was rather strong so it wasn't surprising for the Vice-Leader of Researcher's United to have heard of them. But then something shook him, his entire being was shaken to the core by what the Vice-Leader said next.

"I see you still don't know what your other half is. Oh well, you'll eventually find out when the time is right," His half blackened eyes stared through Lachlan's flesh and soul. It was like he could see everything about him.

'Wait, could it be' Lachlan stared at the body encased in thick glass, the man's black, silky hair went down to his feet, sliding across his tanned snow white skin. He was 6'0 tall with a shredded body. Almost nothing seemed odd about him except his eyes and long hair. But.

'Analyse'

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Name: Alfredo Diaz (Half-Human, Half-???)

Age: 23 (Adult)

Soul Contracts: 3/5

Compatibility: Long Haired Beasts (Perfect)

STR: 35(+2), AGI: 34(+4), VIT: 50

INT: 31, PER: 33, WIL: 24

Weakness: Split Soul

Strengths: Fire Control (Level 3), Earth Control (Level 3), Iron Control (Level 3), Ice Control (Level 4), Grass Control (Level 4), Leg Strength (Level 4), Bite Strength (Level 6), Heightened Senses

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His status screen sent a shock through Lachlan's system, the sight of Alfredo's race gave him a quick reminder, a reminder about his very own situation. Lachlan had found another one, another person in a similar position as him.

However, there was something unique about Alfredo aside from him being exactly the same as Lachlan. It was his weakness, a split soul.

"Your weakness, what does it mean?" Lachlan asked. He didn't both trying to take any guesses, considering Alfredo already analysed him and knew they were the same there was no point in keeping the abilities a secret.

Phoebe quickly yanked on Lachlan's arm. "What are you doing? How would he know about what you're talking about? Also, why did you give away such a big secret to someone you don't even know?"

"The other half will split the soul, from there it will begin the process of possession in an attempt to become a materialised being that can interact with this world without any obstacles," Alfredo explained, interrupting Phoebe all while slightly shocking her.

She turned back to Lachlan. "Is he like you?"

Lachlan nodded silently, Phoebe swiftly lowered her voice. This would be the first time Lachlan's come across another person like him, she didn't want to ruin it.

"What are you talking about? Do you mean there's another soul?" Lachlan asked in confusion.

"Kind of; but rather than another soul it's easier to say it's apart of your soul. However, once you reach a certain point that part of the soul will attempt to split and become a separate being. It'll cause great pain and weaken you. Unfortunately, that's not even the worst of it," Alfredo suddenly stopped talking as his eyes were engulfed by darkness.

"What's the worst part of it? Alfredo, tell me what's the worst part!" Lachlan didn't want to be left without any information. If he could prepare himself for the worst of it then he'll be in a better position.

"Kekeke, the worst part about it is that I can now come out whenever I feel like it," Alfredo's voice changed, it tuned to a higher pitch. The crackles in the voice sent shivers down everyone's spine, when those black eyes scanned them they felt themselves get devoured by darkness.

"You're not Alfredo, you're the other half," Lachlan realised what was happening and became slightly fearful. He looked at his hands then looked towards Alfredo. 'Would I become like that?' Lachlan wasn't sure.

"Kekeke, indeed I am. Welcome to my humble abode, I've been dying to meet you, the one that has yet to have their soul split. Granted, what'll happen at the later stages will be much worse," Alfredo said in a chilly tone.

"What are you talking about?" Lachlan was shaken.

"Don't worry, you won't feel a thing; those around you on the other hand will feel a lot of pain, it'll be wonderful when your other half comes out, after all, he's the strongest of us all," Alfredo's eyes went back to the half blackened state once he finished what he needed to say.

Alfredo stared Lachlan dead in the eyes. "Listen to me Lachlan, you need to increase your willpower if you want to resist them. The Leader and I roughly estimate that it needs to double for every tame, starting with 10 for the first soul contract."

"So it'll roughly go 10, 20, 40, 80, then finally 160?" Lachlan asked for confirmation. Alfredo silently nodded.

Lachlan finally realised how difficult this would actually be. He was lucky to have had 20 points in the willpower by the time he tamed Aaron, otherwise he'll be in a world of trouble.

"Also remember, don't hesitate to go well beyond those numbers. This is only an estimate by the Leader and myself; it could very well be completely wrong so tread with caution," Alfredo warned.

"So is the Leader of Researcher's United in a similar situation as you?" Lachlan asked. He kept hearing Alfredo mention their leader which would mean the boss of Researcher's United.

"No," Alfredo looked at Lachlan fearfully. "He's in a much worse situation than I'm in. He has used up four soul contracts while only having 30 willpower; his other half easily takes control whenever it wants and wherever it wants."

"When it first showed up it was when the leader was sleeping with his family. The other half slaughtered everyone in the house, his wife and children; It didn't leave a single member behind," Alfredo said as his voice quaked. "That's why I trapped myself in this glass box, as a way to stop the other half from harming anyone important to me or attempting to destroy this world."

"Please Lachlan, if there's anything you should take away from this encounter it's that the other half is dangerous and seeks for destruction. They want to destroy everything on this planet through any means," Alfredo explained.

"What are the other halves though?" Lachlan asked. He wanted to know everything he could about his other half, he didn't want anything happening to anyone because he was unprepared.

"Although I wasn't able to find out the Leader has. They're called-" Alfredo was suddenly stopped and his eyes were engulfed by the darkness again. "Kekeke, we'll stop right there, we don't want everything about us being spread. You should go now, there's nothing else for Alfredo to tell you."

"Don't lie, there's probably a lot of things you're hiding from us," Lachlan appeared next to the glass box and smashed his hand against it. "Tell me! Tell me everything I want to know about you!"

"Whoa, whoa, whoa there boy; there's no need to get all antsy. You'll eventually find out everything you need to know, but for now, you need to find something that'll increase that willpower of yours if you ever want to stand a chance against us," Alfredo said in a chilly voice. Lachlan suddenly felt something glide across his, it felt small but terrifying.

Looking down Lachlan noticed it was Alfredo's hair, it had gone through the air pockets in the glass box. Lachlan suddenly felt someone smash against the back of his calf, he looked down a noticed a light wound.

Lachlan swiftly retreated back to the group, Phoebe quickly tore a piece of the shirt she was wearing and wrapped it around Lachlan's wound.

"Kekeke, that's just a little warning and hint from me. Should you ever lose to your other half you'll destroy everything you love," Alfredo suddenly collapsed to his knees, he looked up and his eyes were back to normal. "Quickly go, the other half is getting agitated, I can't control it once it loses control over its emotions."

"Alright," Lachlan nodded and retreated back into the elevator. The rest of the group rushed in behind him. Swiftly clicked the button to return them to their floor the doors shut.

But before that Alfredo's eyes were once again turned into darkness. "Kekeke, I'll see you at a later date Lachlan Wilson; I do hope you don't disappoint my expectations of you, especially not after I've given you so much information."

The door finally shut and they felt the elevator rocket back up to the lab. Once it stopped the doors opened and the female scientist was in front of them, waiting eagerly. "So, how did it go?"

"It went great! Sorry for interrupting your research," Lachlan said quickly before walking to the other side and entering the elevator there. With the group tagging behind and next to him, it was slightly difficult for anyone to notice the bloody cloth wrapped around his leg.

They quickly entered and clicked for the 7th floor where Zhang was currently at. The elevator shot up quickly, but when the doors opened up they saw Brianna there waiting patiently. The surgery sign wasn't lit up which meant it was completed.