Barry’s goal was to seek the legate’s mentorship.

Yet, Adrian turned around and made a hand gesture for Barry to stop walking. He then said, “Your mother is calling you to go home for dinner. It’s good to have dreams, kid, but not all dreams can be achieved.

“Stop following me.”

Barry stood rooted to the ground as Adrian walked further and further away.

As he gazed at Adrian’s departing silhouette, Barry called out, “Sir, I’ll show you my true capabilities and will solve the Luposia case for you!”

Adrian ignored him because there were plenty of boastful people in the world these days.

***

“Huh? Aren’t you Barry?”

Meanwhile, an Audi A4 drove up and stopped next to Barry.

Samantha rolled down the window and looked at Barry standing by the sidewalk in puzzlement.

She remembered the young man rather well because of how carefree he had seemed when he was being held hostage yesterday. He had a calmness that surpassed everyone else.

Barry was surprised to see Samantha. “Why, hello,