Chapter 326

"Life in prison is never ordinary for anyone. But for me, it was even more extraordinary," Nolan began, his tone steady and deliberate. He continued, "During those three years, I met people who would forever change my destiny—mentors who guided me, friends who stood by me, and brothers who had my back. "I've also faced monsters—evil men, wicked criminals, and those whose very existence seemed to demand their end. In battles of life and death, I stood my ground. "Whether you believe it or not, those three years reshaped my life in ways I could never have imagined. It's an undeniable fact. "When I was released, my mentor told me that my killing intent was too intense. He advised me to cultivate myself, to embrace restraint, and to avoid anger whenever possible. So, I did. "But my mentor also said, 'if ever you can no longer hold back, then be true to yourself. Let your heart align with the heavens. As long as you have no regrets, it's enough.' "And today, I've decided to be true t