Upon saying that, Joel shakily made his way toward Eira and Megan, enveloping them in a hug. The family of three was immersed in the joy of their reunion.Eira had yet to recover from her surprise.It had been twelve years.She did not have the courage to go home because her superior would identify her family and kill them if she were to go home. Hence, whenever she got the urge to go home, she would refrain and had yet to step foot in her family home for twelve full years.She never expected to be reunited with her parents here today.“Eira, we’ve found you at last.” Wiley’s face was covered in tears, his body shaking and his voice thick with emotion.Eira looked toward him and muttered, “B-Brother?”Wiley nodded heavily. “Yes, Eira. It’s Wiley. Do you still remember me? You used to follow me around when you were young. You’re all grown up now—a woman.”Eira’s mouth hung agape as tears streamed down her face.Wiley said, “Please allow me to introduce you to your sister-in-law

Megan was at a loss for what to do.Adrian said, “I brought them here to show all of you that there’s no hardship in this world that can’t be overcome. As long as you’re still alive, there’s hope.”‘So being alive is hope?’Eira did not respond and the room was silent.Ivy walked over and knelt before Eira. She placed her hand on Eira’s shoulder and said, “Maybe Adrian’s right. Being alive is hope. Although twelve years have passed, your parents never stopped looking for you. Perhaps, Adrian is right.”Eira was still crying.Ivy stood up and looked toward Adrian. “Legate, I’ll tell you everything that we’ve experienced and everything that you wish to know. However, I have one condition that you must agree to.”Adrian nodded.Ivy continued, “None of us here have any living family other than Eira. However, no one wants to die and everyone wants to live. Wyvern Peak will be duty-bound to protect us and ensure our safety.”Adrian nodded once again and said, “This has been our resp

‘Eternity?’The Snows were astonished.Ivy squeezed Eira’s shoulder and said smilingly, “We’ll wait for you outside so as not to disturb your reunion with your family, Eira.”She then led the other women outside, leaving Eira and her family alone in the room.***In Battle Warrior Tower’s office, Adrian was sitting on the sofa sipping coffee. Ivy walked into the office but did not utter a word.Upon noticing the situation, he smiled at her and said, “Please, sit.”Ivy took a seat opposite Adrian. He then got up and poured her a cup of coffee.“This is the coffee that Internal Affairs’ Chase drinks frequently. It’s purported to cost tens of thousands of dollars per fifty grams. It’s reserved coffee from Mount Caligo. Have a taste!” he said while beckoning toward the coffee mug.Ivy picked up the mug but did not drink. Instead, she looked at Adrian and said, “Go ahead and ask your questions. We’re already at the end of our rope now. I’ll tell you everything I know.”Adrian smil

Adrian shut his eyes and the image of Bloody Rose’s gigantic palace in the outlands emerged in his mind.According to Ivy, the person behind Bloody Rose was Eternity. He had no choice but to acknowledge that it was very mysterious indeed.Adrian opened his eyes and said, “So, is Eternity aware of everything that’s currently happening in Swallowston?”Ivy flipped her hair and said, “I suppose. I’m not too sure because my orders were from Bloody Rose’s management personnel. They told us of the room under the statue at St. Elmer’s Church, and we were ordered to retrieve the book hidden there.”“How did she know about the room?”Ivy shook her head.Adrian beckoned her to continue her story.Ivy said, “Bloody Rose is holding Louisa hostage. They’ll kill her if we fail to acquire the book or flee after acquiring it.”“Who’s Louisa?”“She’s part of our group. We go through thick and thin together like a family.”Adrian was enlightened. It was no wonder these women did not hesitate t

Five million people?That was a huge organization. Moreover, that number was just a rough estimation.Adrian pursed his lips but he did not speak.Ivy stood up, looked at him, and said, “Bloody Rose is scarier than Chase. Moreover, if I’m not mistaken, Chase has been colluding with Bloody Rose in secret for a long time. It’s just that Wyvern Peak hasn’t noticed because you guys were busy fighting wars.”Adrian composed his train of thoughts. Ivy and the others showed up because they were assigned to do so by Bloody Rose. On the other hand, the person behind Bloody Rose was named Eternity, and no one had seen her before.The part that puzzled him was that Eternity knew about Kayn, and she knew that he was investigating Heroes of Wyvern Peak’s whereabouts. Did she send her people to retrieve the book Kayn left behind so that Adrian would not see it?If that was the case, Eternity had been watching him all this time. It could be said that his every action was within her control. In

Adrian smiled and said, “You ladies could stay at my place, but it won’t be for free. You’re all highly trained assassins from Bloody Rose, which makes you very organized. I’d like you to work for me.”“Not a chance. We’re not going to help you with anything or kill anyone. We won’t get involved in the strife between you and Chase. We may be killers, but we’ve never harmed one of our own, so you can forget about it.”“Is there really no room for negotiation here?”“Yes,” Ivy answered firmly. She then added, “We were forced to work for Bloody Rose in the first place. Now that that part of our life is over, we’ll never return to it even if we have to die.”Adrian asked, “But what if I can help you by saving all of your sisters that Bloody Rose is holding hostage?”“What?!”Ivy was slightly startled when she heard this. She exchanged glances with Eira, while Mya’s eyes curved up as she smiled and observed.“Are you pulling my leg? You think you can save them? Even if you can defeat

Mya left right after Adrian.Eira and Ivy paused for a moment before going to look for their sisters, all while Adrian’s words rang in their ears.***It was late at night by the time Adrian walked out of Battle Warrior Tower, where a woman had been waiting for him for a long time.It was Shirley.“Adrian!” Shirley walked over to him the moment she spotted him exiting the building, but she did not look very happy.Adrian stopped and remained silent.Shirley and Christina had been busy arranging Kayn’s funeral while Adrian was not around. In a way, it was Shirley’s way of fulfilling her duties as his daughter.“I just wanted to tell you that Mother and I have found a place in Swallowston, so we won’t be coming here unless we have to.”Adrian nodded.Logically, Shirley should hate Adrian’s guts for killing her father. But the truth was, as much as she hated him, Adrian had no choice at the time.“Go on. I wish you both a good life,” Adrian said.Shirley took a deep breath bef

Samantha put down her book and looked at Adrian. “I just got up. By the way, what’s the story with those women? Did you manage to find anything?”Adrian hummed in acknowledgment and got onto the bed. He then stroked Samantha’s belly and said, “I suppose you could say that.”Samantha’s interest was piqued. “Well, go on. What’s the story?”Adrian told Samantha what he had found. After hearing all of it, she seemed shocked as she said, “I didn’t know this Eternity woman even existed. Who is she? Do you think she’s an even bigger threat than Chase?”“I’m not sure,” Adrian replied honestly.“Do you think you can handle her?” Samantha asked with a concerned expression.“She’s human with a head and limbs, just like the rest of us. Never think that you’re weaker than others. We all have a brain, and it’s up to us how we choose to use it.” Adrian pointed at Samantha’s head.“Get lost. Are you trying to imply that I’m stupid?” Samantha rolled her eyes and continued, “They say women become

Adrian sat in the lobby after they all left.Shortly after, Mya walked over and said, “Sir, our men from Azure Creek called. They said that a professor from Azure Creek University has made a copy of the book you retrieved.”Adrian quickly replied upon hearing this, “Excellent. Have them deliver it to Swallowston immediately. I’m taking all of you for a spin tonight!”Although Mya was not aware of Adrian’s plans, she could make an educated guess. She went on to do as she was told, and someone was sent over from Azure Creek University to deliver the book.One hour later, Ivy, Eira, and the other women returned to the lobby. They had changed into short skirts or pants, filling the entire place with their fair and slender legs.As the leader, Ivy walked up to Adrian and said, “We’re all ready to go. Is there anything you’d like to say first?”Adrian gazed at the women for a while…“I think it’s about time you all changed your clothes. Let’s make them look more similar. Mya, have som

However, Adrian got up and left without explaining anything.***Ivy and the others returned to their respective rooms to get some rest. Probably due to fatigue from the chaos of the past few days. they all slept until twelve midnight, which was when Mya woke them up.The women recalled what Adrian said that morning and were curious about what kind of show Adrian was going to put on, so Ivy, Eira, and the rest got out of their beds and quickly washed their faces. After they were all gathered, Ivy led them to meet up with Adrian, who had already been waiting outside the tower for a long time.The moment they arrived, Mya said, “Your battle suits are inside the vehicle, so gear up, adjust your communicators, and get ready. We’re leaving in ten minutes.”The women took out their gears from the vehicle upon hearing this. They were battle suits that Mya had spent the day getting ready for them.The Ivy Sisters quickly changed into their gear, seeming extremely excited while doing so a