K2:THE ULTIMATE Chapter 1: The Ghost of New ValonRainhammered the skyline of New Valon, turning the city's glittering towers into blurred shadows. Neon lights reflected across flooded streets where luxury cars shared the road with rusted taxis and armored SUVs.The city never truly slept.It hunted.A black armored sedan sped through Black Harbor, chased by three motorcycles. Gunfire echoed through the narrow dockside streets.Inside the sedan, billionaire Victor Hensley gripped the leather seat with trembling hands."They're gaining on us!" his driver shouted.A bullet shattered the rear window.The lead motorcycle drew alongside the sedan. The assassin raised a compact submachine gun.Before he could fire—A matte-black motorcycle dropped from an elevated ramp, landing between the attackers and the sedan.The rider wore a dark tactical jacket, black helmet, and a silver "K2" insignia on his shoulder.Without hesitation, he accelerated.The assassin fired.K2 leaned low.The bullets missed by inches.In one smooth motion, he drew his pistol and fired twice.The assassin's weapon flew into the harbor.The motorcycle crashed into a stack of shipping containers.The remaining attackers surrounded him.Four against one.Exactly how he preferred it.K2 braked hard.The motorcycle spun sideways.He abandoned it before it stopped moving.One attacker rushed with a combat knife.K2 stepped aside.A precise elbow shattered the man's jaw.Another swung a metal pipe.K2 caught the strike, twisted the attacker's wrist, and drove a knee into his ribs.The third pulled a handgun.Too slow.A single shot.The pistol flew from the attacker's hand.The last assassin hesitated.Everyone in New Valon had heard the stories.The Ghost.The Silent Shield.The Ultimate Bodyguard.Most believed those stories were myths.Tonight they learned the truth.The assassin turned to run.K2 didn't chase him.Fear traveled faster than bullets.His earpiece crackled."Package secure."K2 looked toward the escaping sedan."Good."He disappeared into the rain before the police arrived.Minutes later...Across the city, inside the lavish DeLorne Estate, Maya DeLorne stood before her father's portrait.Candles flickered beneath the painting.It had been six months since the king of New Valon's underworld had been assassinated.Now someone was eliminating everyone who had ever been loyal to him.A servant hurried into the room."Miss DeLorne..."She turned."What is it?""The board has made its decision.""They've hired someone.""Who?"The servant swallowed."Kane Rivers."A faint smile crossed Maya's face."They hired K2."Outside the mansion, hidden on a distant rooftop, a sniper slowly aimed his rifle at one illuminated window.Maya's.His finger tightened on the trigger.