"Also, why isn't that idiot running? Are all Novemtoners this stupid?""Haha! We've still got a chance then!"The Rondoniers had faith in Gunther's capabilities. He would not have missed under normal circumstances. They thought it was due to the high wind speeds and direction that he failed to take down his target. The Rondoniers laughed once more. "What the f*ck? Is he an idiot? Did he not hear the gunshot? Why isn’t he fleeing for his life?""Hahaha! Exactly! He clearly knows we're after his life, yet he's still loitering around.""Gunther, make sure you get the wind speed right this time, and don't miss," Wolfclaw said."Yes, sir." Gunther took a deep breath and aimed his weapon once more, ready to take his second shot. However, he failed to realize that his position had already been exposed thanks to his first shot.Brett locked onto his position from the shadows. He took out a throwing star as he sneered. "You're done!" He then threw the throwing star.Swoosh!!!The th
"Scorps! Scorps!!!"Wolfclaw and the others shouted out to Scorps but got no response. The Rondoniers were dumbfounded, confused as to what was happening. They had lost contact with two of their comrades, and Adrian was still walking on the streets with zero intention of leaving. To them, Adrian was the shortcut they needed to a life of fame and glory. Their names would be spread far and wide if they killed him."What's going on, Wolfclaw? We've lost contact with Gunther and Scorps. Are they really that unreliable?"Wolfclaw was fuming. He was surprised that two of the people he handpicked had dropped the ball when it mattered most. Infuriated, he yelled, "That damn Draco is still down there! All of you, fire your weapons the moment he's within range. Take him down with everything you've got!""Copy that!""Roger!" In an instant, dozens of men pointed their guns from behind the shadows. Their weapons trained on their target as they waited for him to get within range."Fire!"
A few more people were now out of contact…"F*ck! F*ck! F*ck!!!" Wolfclaw was enraged and confused about what was happening.Adrian was right before his eyes, and he had no intention of letting go of this big chance to assassinate him. Wolfclaw ignored everything and continued to order his men to strike. The more gunshots were fired, the more men were taken down, and the slower Adrian walked. In just half an hour, Wolfclaw lost contact with the majority of the men he had brought. "Can anyone tell me what the f*ck is happening? Is Draco dead?" He paced angrily as only a handful of people were still responding to him.He yelled, "You'd better not fail me, Thunderclap! Kill him!" Bang! Bang! Bang!!!Adrian still remained unscathed despite the continuous rain of gunshots, while Thunderclap and the others ceased contact.Wolfclaw was stunned. He thought he had come up with the perfect plan—the perfect cover. He thought Adrian was as good as dead the moment he ordered a rain of fire
Wolfclaw never expected to die at the hands of the man he thought was not even worth mentioning. None of the Rondoniers knew what hit them. After Wolfclaw died, Adrian clapped his hands and said, "Let's go." "Yes, sir.”Upon seeing the throwing stars as they left the building, Adrian was rather surprised to see someone so well-versed in such an old-fashioned technique. He said smilingly, "You're even better with your throwing stars than Mya is with her marksmanship. Who taught you how to use them?"Brett scratched his head and smiled. "My grandfather was a blacksmith, and he loved forging these sorts of weapons. I treated throwing stars as my toys since I had nothing better to do. Over time, I became adept at them and realized they were indispensable to my life."Adrian was surprised. Brett’s skills were on par with Mya and Gloria's sniping skills, and there were times when throwing stars was more practical in combat. Enemies would find it difficult to catch onto the throwers'
Mya pointed to one of the beds. "Gloria and I will share a bed. You sleep over there."***The rest of the night passed without incident. The next morning, Enzo arrived at the hotel shortly after Adrian’s group finished breakfast. He greeted, "How was your night, sir? Did you sleep well?"Mya stepped forward and replied, "We were ambushed by Rondoniers last night. Why didn't you notice them?"Enzo frowned. "How dare they… Those Rondoniers don’t know when to back down until they're killed. Are you guys okay? Was anyone injured?""We wouldn't be standing here if we weren't okay." Mya rolled her eyes."Enough chatter. We should hurry along." Adrian interrupted.Enzo led Adrian’s group to the car before speeding off to the airport. Adrian’s group would fly to Sormbay, then return to Novemton from there. The journey would take them more than a day."This is as far as I can take you, sir. Someone will be at Sormbay to pick you up and arrange transport for your journey back to Novem
Reuben and Casey had smiles on their faces. In truth, Reuben liked Gloria very much. He had been mesmerized by her maturity and gorgeousness the moment he laid eyes on her. After all, he had not come into contact with many women. To him, Gloria was like an angel. Sadly, she was not meant for him.He said excitedly, "Hey guys, it’s been a while. Did you just get back from Bortuguesa?"Casey added, "You look well, Theo.""Thank you for everything you did for us before, Casey." Adrian was referring to the suitcases.Casey smiled and replied, "Don't mention it. It's the least we could do. By the way, how are you feeling, Ms. Sia? Was the treatment successful?"Reuben added, "That's right, how's your illness? You look much better than back on the ship."Gloria chuckled. "I'm fine. I'm completely cured now. Thank you for asking.""That's good." Casey nodded. He then gestured and continued, "Let's get to the car. We'll talk more on the way. I’ll be taking you to a private jet that’ll
"Thank you, Casey,” Adrian said before getting out of the car.Casey smiled at them. "It's been an honor to be of service, War Legate Draco. All right, we'll be off now. See you soon!"He was aware of his nephew's feelings for Gloria, so he did not want to stay there any longer than necessary, afraid it would prolong Reuben's heartbreak. After all, his nephew was just beginning to understand what being in love meant, so he was inevitably attracted by a woman's every move.After they left, Casey said, "You should stop thinking about someone you can never have. Gloria is one of the top ten most powerful people in Wyvern Peak, plus she's a reputable general. She’s out of your league." He seemed slightly disappointed as he looked at Reuben. He was not deliberately trying to embarrass Reuben, but it was a fact that Gloria was far too great to be with a man like him. "I never said I have feelings for Ms. Sia. Also, am I not allowed to just admire her? Who says I have to get together w
At four in the afternoon, a private jet landed at Novemton's international airport. Crystal and a few core members had arrived half an hour earlier, while reporters and social media platform representatives took pictures. As Adrian’s group stepped onto Novemton soil, Gloria shut her eyes to feel the breeze of her motherland. She suddenly realized there was no place better than home. And this time, she was back in Novemton with renewed hope for the future. She was over the moon."Finally, we're home!" Mya exclaimed. Brett, too, smiled as he gazed around the airport. Adrian said, "This has been a fruitful trip, but there's one last thing I need to do before I can retire for good."Gloria and Mya smiled.Crystal and the core members approached when Adrian and the others walked out of the airport. She shot a glance at him before looking toward Gloria and saying, "Welcome home, Gloria!" Surprised, Gloria quickly shook Crystal's hand before proceeding to hug her. "Thank you for ar