The black-clad figures were visibly furious, their expressions dark and grim. There were twenty of them and their leader roared in anger, "Damn it, that woman has fled. Where did she go?”“Look at this, sir. This campfire was still burning not long ago. She couldn’t have gone far. If we search the area carefully, we should be able to find her soon,” another replied.“She's traveling alone. She can’t possibly escape us,” someone else added dismissively.The leader's eyes blazed with fury at these words. “Exactly. Spread out and search. I want to see just how far she thinks she can run. Does she really think she can evade Prince Justin’s wishes? If he wants her dead, there’s no escape,” he snarled.At that, the group radiated a murderous intent. They all understood their mission. Failure was not an option. The consequences of letting Renee escape would be dire. Their sole objective now was to locate her and kill her.Yet, their efforts so far had been fruitless. Adding to the stakes
Waves of attacks hurtled toward Renee mercilessly, and her expression darkened. She could clearly feel the powerful tremors from behind her, signaling her pursuers' determination.Renee was consumed with anger, but she had no choice. She could only press forward with all her might. After all, she knew that she stood no chance of retaliating. Her only option was to keep moving. If Adrian were awake, he could likely handle these attackers with ease, but Adrian remained unconscious, rendering him unable to fight or defend them.This left Renee with no alternative but to endure and wait for an opportunity, even if the frustration weighed heavily on her. She had to push on, knowing that any hesitation or misstep could result in her death at the hands of these relentless pursuers.To them, Renee was nothing more than prey. The men chasing her acted like a pack of ravenous wolves, eager to tear her apart.Boom! The entire landscape trembled violently as the attackers advanced. The earth
It was clear Justin had sent these men. Their mission was nothing less than Renee’s elimination. Even though their intentions were now fully exposed, the group didn’t care. To them, it didn’t matter because Renee was as good as dead. Revealing their objective was inconsequential at this point.Renee's expression turned grim. She knew there was no negotiating with these people. Their eyes radiated nothing but murderous intent. No matter what she said, they wouldn’t listen.Looking into the distance, Renee spotted a dense forest ahead. Then she glanced at the large yellow sphere in her hands, her expression growing more conflicted. Carrying Adrian now felt like a burden. If she abandoned him, her speed would undoubtedly increase. But when she recalled how he had helped her in the past, a deep sense of gratitude softened her resolve. Staring at the yellow sphere, Renee steeled herself. "No, I must take him with me. Even if danger lies ahead, so what?" She looked at her attackers and s
The group of black-clad men surged forward, their desire to kill Renee now burning stronger than ever. With Adrian still in her arms, Renee darted into the dense forest as swiftly as her burden allowed. However, her speed was significantly hindered, and in no time, the group managed to encircle her completely.The men sneered at Renee, their cold laughter echoing in the woods. One of the black-clad leaders smirked and taunted, “How laughable, Princess Renee. I can’t decide if I should mock your foolishness or your naivety. That massive thing you’re carrying is clearly slowing you down. You’re trying to escape, yet you refuse to let go of it. Could it be some kind of treasure? If it is, why not hand it over to us? My brothers and I will take it back to Ciawales on your behalf. Who knows? We might even put in a good word for you.”The surrounding men shared his wicked laughter, their sharp eyes fixated on the earthy-yellow sphere in Renee’s arms. They figured it to be something valua
The group of black-clad men stared menacingly at Renee, and their leader said in a calm but chilling tone, "Since Princess Renee refuses to cooperate, we should simply have to take matters into our own hands."With that, the group charged forward like a pack of ravenous wolves."Haha! We’re coming, Princess!" one of them shouted.Renee’s face darkened at the sight. She knew these men wouldn’t spare her, and the fury in her heart burned brightly. But despite her anger, she felt utterly helpless. The situation was completely beyond her control.To get them to stop, Renee would have to comply with their demands. But she understood all too well that doing so would be futile. After all, giving in would only seal her doom in another way.Behind Renee, Adrian remained cocooned within the earthy-yellow sphere. The chaos outside seemed to have no bearing on him as he lay unconscious, his fragile life force flickering faintly like a dying ember.Protecting Adrian had become a burden Renee
Suddenly, distant sounds echoed through the air, growing louder and closer. A voice, firm and resolute, called out, “Princess Renee, we’ve come to help!"From afar, the sound of galloping horses and clashing armor thundered closer. Renee’s eyes widened in astonishment. The voice was strikingly familiar—it was the commanders of the Ciawales soldiers.Renee stood frozen, overwhelmed by the unexpected sight. What was happening? She watched as a group of well-armed soldiers charged forward, their banners unmistakable. Relief washed over her face as hope rekindled in her heart.The black-clad men, on the other hand, were visibly alarmed. "Ciawales soldiers? What’s going on? Didn’t we ensure they wouldn’t be alerted? How are they here?"The leader barked out, “Retreat!”But before they could escape, the Ciawales soldiers encircled them. Their commander shouted, “How dare you attempt to assassinate the princess! Unforgivable! Kill them all!”At his command, the Ciawales soldiers stormed
Swallowston, the biggest city in Navia.Something astounding happened.A private cruise ship appeared on the horizon of the Swallowston Sea. Hundreds of fighter jets escorted the ship from the air while an aircraft carrier sailed behind it. Cars pulled over and onlookers were stopped behind a yellow line. All to open up a path for a legend.The person was rumored to be a bigshot, the protector of Swallowston, bearing the title of “War Legate.”“Welcome back, War Legate!” a roar came from the pier where ten thousand soldiers were lined up, looking in high spirits.A young man disembarked from the ship. He looked majestic with his head held high. He had an air of confidence that could change the mood of wherever he went and seemed unbeatable.The man was a legend in the military and a hero of the country. He was given the title of “War Legate” and was only second to one other person. He founded the Blood Corps which was sharp as a sword and was undefeatable. This man was a legend
“What? The war legate is coming?” Everyone’s eyes grew wide upon hearing the news.“Wilfred, who is this war legate? Was he the one…” Leonard was in awe.There was only one person who held that title in all of Navia—the leader of the Blood Corps. There was no other like him.The entire city of Swallowston had to accommodate the man’s every move today.“Who else? Of course, it’s the Bellum Legate who had a ten thousand soldier-strong blockade today.”“Heavens, he’s coming to our home?”“Grandfather is so famous that even the legate is coming to see him?”The legate was well-known among the citizens, but few had ever seen him.“The gods are smiling upon our family.” Harold raised his hands. “Ever since Henry’s death, our family has been blessed with wave after wave of prosperity. Even the legate is coming to celebrate my birthday!”Everyone present was excited. What had they done to deserve attention from the legate?The Xanders were overjoyed.***“Father, the legate is almos