Adrian arrived with his squad, but alas, Denzel was already lying in a pool of blood.

Adrian could still remember vividly how he cried, ran over, and propped up his best friend.

Denzel’s body was riddled with gaping wounds and laid in Adrian’s arms in a daze.

Denzel sobbed and said, “Adrian, my friend. I was wrong. Dreams aren’t important. One’s family is the most important. If I could turn back time, I’d still come back to protect my sister without any hesitation. even if it means I have to die.

“I want to be buried outside Hedgeville after I die. I don’t want a fancy funeral. Just put me in a coffin and bury me. Leave the tomb to my sister so she can have a place to vent her grievances in the future. Take care, my friend. I’ll protect you from the beyond.”

“Gah!” Adrian clutched Denzel’s body, raised his head, and roared at the sky with tears streaming down his face.

Denzel lay in his arms quietly but his eyes were not shut.

Adrian knew that Denzel had never abandoned the drea