I sat there, listening to them chat nonstop. It was a very dark night, and just two small lamps, like fireflies, were lit dimly out of dread of being found. It was so dark that there was no way to see far ahead!However, I was aware that I was surrounded by our people.After a while, Atlas walked towards me and reached out his hand. "We need to get closer. Can you still walk?""I can!" I insisted.I grabbed his hand and stood up with his support. He hugged me and said, "You've worked hard!"I leaned my forehead against Atlas’s chin and then strode forward.I should be thanking everyone here. They had been here day and night for a long time, walked this path countless times, for my father's sake. What right did I have to whine? What right did I have to pity myself?However, it was physically taxing for me—I had never done a hike like that before.Atlas always mentioned that I needed to exercise more after our intimate moments. I used to refute him resentfully, but now I admit I
After Atlas finished speaking, he turned away and thought for a moment. "We need to figure out a way to do something before their people arrive. We must find him."Dylan looked at Atlas. "Let me go in!"Atlas said, "Loak is missing, and you don’t really know what’s inside. It might be a waste of time for you to go in. Looks like only I can go to buy time for the people inside.""You're going in?" Both Dylan and I looked at him in astonishment."No, you can't. The situation is uncertain. We don't know Navi's intentions. You can't take that risk," Dylan immediately objected.I nodded, "Dylan is right. If the people from the Non-Organization are here at Navi's invitation, it means Navi is still wavering. According to your analysis, he hasn't made a final decision yet. It's too dangerous!""But we're running out of time! If I do go in, at least I can distract Navi," Atlas said. "If we divert Navi's attention to me, he’ll relax his defenses!""How do you plan to get in?" I questioned
I watched nervously as they went down. We could barely see anything below us. The sky was so dark it was nearly black.As I lay there looking down, Atlas silently embraced me tightly. "Are you sure my dad is here, Atlas?" I asked, feeling inexplicably tense. "Why can't we find him?"After all, we had been searching for so long but hadn’t been able to find a precise location. Wasn't that strange?"He must be here. But Navi is cunning. The more elusive he is, the more it shows that things aren’t simple. Your father must be hiding some secrets." Atlas's expression was solemn. "He rushed back here overnight, so this place must be important. And think about it: what’s the crucial point?""...It's my dad!" I answered."So he came back here because of him."Atlas continued his analysis. "And what does it mean that Non-Organization people come here regularly? Someone here must be communicating with them. Navi rushed back overnight, which didn’t make sense, and people from the Non-Organ
Atlas snorted disdainfully, "He knows that Rory must have greater value, but he doesn’t dare keep him. He wants to get the notebook, but he's also trying to figure out how to get rid of him quickly. He must have promised something to the Non-Organization, which is why they're assisting him."As far as I'm aware, the Non-Organization is independent of all parties. But they're being patient with Navi this time. It's clear that your father is the focal point here!"Atlas provided an obvious and accurate explanation, but the more persuasive it was, the more terrified I felt."But this situation won't last long. Once the Triple Alliance realizes what’s going on with General Xavier, there might be trouble.""What trouble?" I asked nervously.“Xavier wants to act alone and eliminate this cancer directly. Navi's boldness has already incited conflict within their group and jeopardized their interests. Xavier still has some sway for the time being. But if the Non-Organization intervenes to
"No, she can't leave my sight!" Atlas said firmly as he tightened his grip on me. I knew he was afraid of losing me.I felt a little guilty. I must be a burden to him at times like these.Cane naturally understood Atlas’s intentions and didn't say much. He led the way ahead with long strides.After walking quickly for over ten minutes, we left the woods and saw a village ahead. Two cars immediately approached us, and Atlas hurriedly ushered me into one of them.When Cane retrieved our clothes from the car's trunk, Atlas said, "Change immediately!"Glancing at my clothes, I realized they would easily reveal where we had been.We changed into clean clothes, so we looked decent when we were in the car again.By now, it was bright outside.The sky was a grayish-white, and the air was refreshing.As the car drove on the road, I realized we had emerged from behind a village.The car sped up and soon turned onto an inconspicuous and secluded road, with banana trees on both sides obs
Navi, seated at the center of the room, was languid. His outfit today was very eye-catching. His crimson pants and white top exuded a grace and nobility that contrasted sharply with the simple bamboo buildings of the village.At this moment, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. I had seen countless luxuries before, but they paled compared to this. When I saw Navi sitting there like a king, it made sense that General Xavier would seek to eliminate him.And Navi had dared to collude with an external alliance and join forces against the Triple Alliance, showing that he was very ambitious.Navi was sitting there motionless. He had lost the courtesy he had shown when we visited his mansion last night. He now wore a strange smile that seemed out of place, with a flicker of evil cunning in his eyes.That, along with this place's luxury, heightened his conceit as a landlord.I never imagined how miraculous fate could be. I was a simple girl who had gone to university in Foswood and
"Yes, of course, I have my purpose! You've kept him imprisoned for so many years. If I didn't have sincerity, do you think you could still sit comfortably here?" Atlas gave Navi a straightforward answer.Navi suddenly smirked arrogantly. "Mr. Atlas is indeed still young and vigorous."“You talk to me about sincerity yet still play tricks? Do you think business is conducted this way? Do you even understand what that concept is? Or perhaps you're just too self-righteous?" Atlas lazily leaned back on the sofa, but his aura was intimidating."So, is this your purpose for coming here?" Navi suppressed his smile, and his gaze turned sinister."I came to your base to see what exactly made you so unruly."It felt like Atlas was questioning Navi’s base. Atlas came and went as he pleased, as if walking on flat ground.Navi was indeed somewhat provoked. "Young man, don't be too arrogant!""Then you really haven't seen what arrogance is!" Atlas showed no sign of backing down.I felt a bit
I withdrew my cold gaze and looked towards the entrance. Upon seeing it, I was genuinely surprised. I thought I misheard, but I didn't expect to see someone I knew well stepping into the hall.The person who entered was Stella White, who had been missing for a long time. Even Atlas's expression froze slightly.As I looked at Stella, I felt a bit dazed. Did Stella actually call Navi "dad"?My mind was spinning rapidly. Initially, Atlas suspected her of being affiliated with the organization, but now it seemed inevitable. Still, how did she get involved with Celine Pierce again?What kind of existence was she exactly?The atmosphere in the hall immediately became tense. Stella froze when she saw the scene in the hall.She probably didn't expect the situation here to be so tense. When her gaze fell on Atlas, her eyes narrowed.However, when he gazed at her, Atlas was already back to his cold demeanour. The profound gaze on his handsome face was like two sharp blades piercing throug