Neil's fever had subsided, but he remained unconscious. The doctor suggested it could be exhaustion or that his subconscious perceived sleep as a refuge. It was a psychological state; if he felt in danger, the latter could indeed happen. I couldn't imagine how distressed and frightened Neil must have been. From being bullied by Roy, to Mike's ordeal, and finally falling into the hands of students at the same university, he had been continuously tormented. Neil was truly pitiable.I didn't want to delay any longer. I didn't want Neil to feel unsafe even in his sleep. I wanted to bring him back to Ryan Castle immediately because there, I could also utilize my abilities to enhance his protection. In these unfamiliar surroundings, my capabilities were limited. I consulted with Harry's doctor about potential issues during the journey and emergency measures. Additionally, I had Ethan to arranged for our family doctor to be on standby at Ryan Castle. I wanted to ensure Neil's condition only
I sat at my desk and started flipping through the folders while Ethan began his briefing. This particular meeting felt different; I was in such a good mood that I felt like I could fly, and Ethan, sitting across from me, seemed to share the sentiment. But I didn't let on."The first thing, the guy who helped Master R…""Ethan, I don’t mind you calling him whatever you want.""That punk?""Too polite," I shook my head, dismissing the mildness of the term."That little bastard?""Is there a difference?" I rejected the idea again."Actually, I have a more uncouth thought, but it’s a bit…""Say it.""Asshole.""Go on," I tapped the desk, giving Ethan my approval."The magician who helped that asshole is same like the one who framed Mr. Neil Wesley last time. They're both from the same rogue organization that usually serves the underworld or asshole like him.""Birds of a feather flock together.""Exactly. That day, Lisa tracked him down. She initially just wanted to give him a scare, but
"Please stop shouting. You're severely disturbing the peace of the castle.""Ethan, you're quite something now. Not calling me 'Master Roy' anymore, huh? Seems like you've chosen your side.""I'm merely prioritizing the safety of the castle. Anyone who threatens it must be dealt with first. So, please, calm down and leave immediately.""Calm down? My fiancé was abducted, and he's right here in this Ryan Castle. And you, one of the accomplices, still dare to act smug!""The matter between you and Mr. Neil has escalated beyond a personal issue and now concerns his safety. Even if I am an accomplice, it's to protect Mr. Neil, not to abduct him as you claim. If there's any abduction, it's actions like yours with Mike that have put Mr. Neil in danger.""I had no idea Mike would do that, and he's already been punished accordingly. I punished him for Neil. If you don't believe me, I can bring him here.""There's no need.""I'm serious. He exposed Neil's video, so I exposed his within his ent
When I proposed swapping Roy and Rose's business management roles to the old man, my only thought was about Rose's ambition to dominate the Werewolf Women's Association. I was certain she would do her utmost to improve both the orphanage and the private school. I never imagined this exchange would bring about such a change in character. It seemed this decision was even better than I had anticipated, and hopefully, it would lessen the suffering endured by the children. If Neil found out, he should be very pleased.I ascended to the second floor and encountered the servant who led the way. As before, our meeting was not in the study but in the indoor garden. The old man sat in the same spot awaiting my arrival, pouring tea when he saw me, reminiscent of our previous encounters."Let's get straight to the point," I said as I sat down, not wanting to waste any time."Sure, explain the recent situation," he replied."Going through it step by step would be too time-consuming. Just tell me w
One turn, another turn, and then a third—we've lost our pursuers. Now, Ethan's most pressing task was to floor the accelerator and get us to that remote location as quickly as possible. We had been driving for such a long time that I feel a bit dizzy. I even suspect my constitution has weakened; I never used to get car sick.I glanced back at Harry, who was leaning against the window, struggling with nausea. Even Neil, who had been sleeping on my lap, woke up and complained of an upset stomach. Harry and I were too proud to admit our discomfort, but as soon as Neil voiced his unease, he immediately drew the attention of both Ethan and Lisa."Here, take this," Lisa said, handing us something that looked like pills. We swallowed them without asking any questions, and miraculously, the discomfort vanished instantly. "I didn't expect it to start this soon," Lisa remarked to Ethan."I suppose it's because many unruly magicians have been pestering her over the years," Ethan replied."Perhap
"Ryan, this bug tastes really good!" Despite not quite understanding Neil's taste for bugs, I indulgently ruffled his hair."In that case, how about these..." Harry took the opportunity to push more bugs towards Neil."Try this one, it's quite nutritious." Maria's expression was somewhat complex, unsure if she was testing Neil's tolerance for bugs or genuinely trying to introduce him to beneficial food. Neil didn't hesitate and picked up a piece to taste."This one is delicious too!""How long did it take you guys to get used to this?" Harry teased Lisa and Ethan playfully, prompting Lisa to immediately give him a thigh-pinch attack."Are they really that tasty?" I wiped Neil's mouth, still somewhat skeptical of his assessment."Mm." Neil nodded, continuing to eat the bugs."Weren't you scared just now?""Scared of live bugs, not these. They're really good!""So as long as it's turned into food, you won't be scared of even the scariest things? Should I turn Roy into food then?""Hey, d
"Neil, is that you? I can hear your voice,"Roy's words were enough to make Neil tense up again. To facilitate communication between us without Roy hearing, Maria conjured an invisible writing board using magic. When Neil, Harry, and I needed to converse, we had to resort to writing by hand. However, for them, with just a wave of hand, the words appeared in full view, creating a rather impressive scene."What do you want?" After unanimous agreement, we let the phone's owner speak."I don't want to talk to you, let Neil talk to me!""You call my phone, and I have to listen to you?""I know Neil must be listening, let Neil come!""I won't, what are you going to do about it?""Fine, then I'll say it straight: Neil, don't trust Ryan. He's not a good person, he's been doing a lot of bad things behind your back. Do you remember the orphanage director from when you were a child?" As soon as my name was mentioned, everyone looked at me. Neil's tightened grip showed he remembered. "Ryan collud
I had a dream. In the dream, I saw Ethan, Lisa, and Harry all lying on the ground, unconscious. I wanted to stand up and continue fighting, but I found myself unable to move. My body was covered with fresh claw marks from a wolf, bleeding profusely. With the last bit of strength and consciousness I had, I looked around for Neil. I saw him sitting in a corner, hugging his legs and crying. He was convulsing, trembling.I wanted to reach out and hold him, but I was powerless. I also saw Roy approaching Neil. Unlike me, he was unscathed, perfectly fine. He knelt down and gently stroked the back of Neil's head, seemingly to comfort him. But the next moment, he grabbed Neil's hair and yanked it upward, forcing Neil to lift his head and look at him, tears streaming uncontrollably from his eyes.That wasn't the end of Roy's violence. He pulled Neil up entirely by his hair, forcing him to stand, and then yanked him forward, throwing him down next to me. Neil and I were now side by side, but un