Scott retreated in a state of panic, seeking help from anyone he could find. Raaina sighed softly as she watched Liam, stepping forward to stand in front of him."Grandmaster Burrey, it was our mistake this time," Raaina admitted, raising her head to meet Liam's gaze with sincerity."On behalf of our Medical Guild, I apologize. Mister Hansworth has already received the punishment he deserves. I ask you, Grandmaster Burrey, to show us mercy and let us go this once."Liam frowned. "You're pleading on Elder Winston's behalf?"Raaina sighed. "Although he has indeed made many mistakes, our Medical Guild cannot do without a leader."Liam expressed his confusion. "With someone like Scott, who is so consumed by greed, he has long lost the true essence of being a healer, yet you still acknowledge him as the Guild Master? Look at the chaos he has caused within the Medical Guild!"Liam had noticed Raaina's actions earlier and was willing to listen to her reasoning, but he could not comprehe
"I told you long ago. The Medical Guild is not a place where you can do whatever you want!"Scott's smug demeanor was irritating to see. However, Raaina ignored the blustering Scott and sincerely addressed Liam."Grandmaster Burrey, please leave. I'm truly sorry for this situation. We initially invited you to the Medical Guild to exchange medical knowledge, but who would've thought things would turn out like this?"We admit your medical skills are superior to everyone in our guild. We also know that no one here is your match, but Grandmaster Burrey, we still ask you to show some mercy."In the end, it was Raaina, a gentle woman, who stood up for the Medical Guild.Liam frowned at the scene in front of him. "It sounds like you think I'm here to destroy the Medical Guild."Scott shouted from the back, "Why are you standing there and not moving? Weren't you just saying you wanted to find me…"However, before he could finish, Scott saw Liam raise his head and look at him with a co
Liam turned his head to Raaina and asked, "Even though you've always mentioned that Scott is the head of the Medical Guild, if I recall correctly, Scott isn't actually the true leader, but rather the acting head, right?""Indeed, I am the acting head. However, until the true leader of the Medical Guild is found, I remain its rightful head!"Before Raaina could respond, Scott's mocking voice rang out.His face was filled with disdain as he looked at Liam. "What's this? Are you trying to scheme against me with such a tactic? You're thinking too much!"Scott was clearly pleased with himself."The Medical Guild has gone without a true leader for over a hundred years now," Raaina confirmed Scott's words."What on earth is going on with your guild?" Liam shook his head in disbelief."Whoever possesses the guild's relic is the rightful leader of the Medical Guild," Raaina explained as she watched Liam walk away. "But the guild's relic was lost long ago.""The guild's relic?" Liam rais
"What…"At that very moment, the entire Medical Guild fell into a dead silence. All the members, including Scott, stood rooted to the spot as if struck by lightning. They stared in disbelief at the 108 golden needles floating in the air.In truth, even though the members, including Otto, had seen these golden needles before, they had not realized their significance. During that time, when Liam used them to save the little girl, everyone's focus was solely on his needle technique. The details of the Harvest Union Golden Needles were too intricate to notice without careful observation.As a result, no one in the Medical Guild realized the uniqueness of the needles Liam used. In fact, Liam himself was unaware of the origin of the Harvest Union Golden Needles.If it had not been for Raaina's final words, the members might have once again missed the chance to recognize the token of their leader."Old Man Dante, just how many secrets are you hiding…"Liam's thoughts drifted as he glanc
Scott did not believe any of this for a second. No matter how hard Scott tried, he simply could not get his hands on Harvest Union Golden Needles. It was as if all his efforts, much like what he was trying to change now, were in vain. Even Liam was momentarily stunned by the scene before him."If I'm the Guild Master, does that mean I can deal with Scott however I want, without any consequences?"However, it did not take him long to recover. Narrowing his eyes, Liam studied Scott, who was shouting incessantly in front of him, and then asked, "So, the Guild Master can act as they please?"Without even lifting her head, Raaina's gentle voice answered, "Of course, the Guild Master has the freedom to do so.""In that case..." A smile crept onto Liam's face as he took a step forward, heading toward Scott.Hearing Liam's voice, Scott, who had been shouting at the top of his lungs, suddenly snapped out of it."What are you doing? I'm telling you that the Harvest Union Golden Needles you
Liam stood still, feeling a cold gaze from behind. Unbeknownst to him, Dragon One had regained consciousness. His trembling hand held a gleaming pistol, its barrel pointed directly at Liam.Despite being a member of the Zodiac Twelve, Dragon One had long strayed from his original path during his collaboration with Scott. He never acknowledged Liam's authority, and after what Liam had just done, their hatred had only deepened."Who cares about some useless Guild Master!" Dragon One's eyes glinted with malice. "All of you, die!"He squeezed the trigger. The gunshot rang out, the bullet tearing through the air, spiraling towards Liam."No!" Raaina's body shuddered at the sound of the gunshot."Guild Master!" Otto's pupils contracted in shock.Their hearts filled with regret.Why had they not noticed Dragon One waking up sooner? Why did they not see him draw his gun earlier? However, it was too late now. The bullet had already been fired."Guild Master..." Raaina's face twisted in
"Understood!" Raaina and the other members of the Medical Guild hurriedly stood up after hearing Liam's command."Guild Master, when the position of the leader is handed over, there's usually a ceremony involved," Raaina remarked as she glanced around, her voice tinged with hesitation. "But given the current chaotic situation, conducting the ceremony might take some time.""Why bother with all that complexity..." Liam waved his hand dismissively."Since you don't require any elaborate process, we can skip it. After all, the leader's token is the ultimate symbol of authority," Raaina nodded in agreement, swiftly continuing, "Now, let me report on the current state of the Medical Guild.""A report?" Liam frowned upon hearing this.He had originally come to the Medical Guild to exchange medical techniques and, along the way, investigate the poisoning incident involving Scott. Becoming the leader of the Medical Guild had never crossed his mind. Therefore, Raaina's words caught him off
Liam's voice hung in the air, his words cutting through the tension.Raaina hesitated for a moment, her expression conflicted before she finally spoke up, "At that time, Scott didn't make such a decision. Besides, some of the medical manuscripts in the Medical Guild had significant issues. We were worried that acting rashly might lead to unintended consequences...""Enough!" Liam interrupted her sharply, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Scott was worried about those flawed manuscripts, so he allowed those in power to seek treatment elsewhere? Utter nonsense! It's a good thing he's dead now!""The ancient art of Hestian medicine has been held back by people like him," Liam muttered, shaking his head in frustration.Then, decisively, he continued, "First, listen to my orders. All healers of the Medical Guild are to descend from the mountains and start treating people immediately!""But... the guild rules state that the Medical Guild must remain hidden from the public eye..." Ra
Seeing this scene, Gabriel's heart sank even deeper!From his perspective, it seemed that Grandmaster Burrey still didn’t realize how urgent the situation had become.Recalling what happened earlier—Grandmaster Burrey’s confident demeanor, believing that he could handle the matter through the Bastion Squad—brought a bitter look to Gabriel's face.Even if Grandmaster Burrey truly had a way to resolve the Bluebird dispute through the Bastion Squad, it was probably too late by now.Seeing this scene, Matthew frowned slightly. He turned his head, following Gabriel's gaze, and looked backward.Ever since Gabriel had taken his seat at the main table, he had been glancing back occasionally, even during such a tense moment.Matthew could not figure out what was behind them that could make Gabriel so concerned.Noticing Matthew's actions, Gabriel's expression changed.He realized he was already losing his composure and might even expose Grandmaster Burrey."We will definitely follow
"There really aren't any clues…"Hearing Matthew's words, Gabriel exhaled softly.He turned his head, his voice steady and emotionless as he responded, "You also know that as the captain of the Nine Nether Squad, Bluebird's strength was extraordinary."If Bluebird really isn't dead and can even take on the entire Bastion Squad alone, then finding her won't be easy at all."Gabriel tried hard to downplay the matter concerning Bluebird.He appeared calm, but in reality, Matthew's words had already brought him a great sense of urgency."But…"Matthew narrowed his eyes, staring at Gabriel. "Back then, it was you, Old Warren, who reported Bluebird's death to the military. Weren't you certain when you did that?""Of course I was," Gabriel nodded, replying earnestly."That's why I was so surprised when I heard you say that Bluebird might not be dead, because it's just impossible…"However, before he could finish, Matthew interrupted him."If that's the case…"Matthew revealed a sl
However, anyone who can become a commander of the military district is no simple character.When Gabriel took the stage, the cold expression on Matthew's face instantly disappeared, replaced by a cheerful smile."Old Warren, you finally made it!" He stood up and said with a laugh, "We've been waiting for ages!""It's not my fault. The Special Ops Instructor Exchange was suddenly moved up, and I almost wasn't prepared," Gabriel grumbled, throwing a glare at Matthew.Then, he was about to take a seat.But just as Gabriel was about to bend down, he suddenly paused and stopped in his tracks.He subtly turned his head to glance at Liam, who was standing behind him.With Grandmaster Burrey present, how could he dare sit in the main seat?"Go ahead and sit."Before Gabriel could say anything, Liam's calm voice rang out. He gently placed a hand on Gabriel's shoulder.Although it seemed light, Gabriel could feel an irresistible force emanating from Grandmaster Burrey's hand, causing h
However, before Gabriel could say anything else, he saw Grandmaster Burrey ahead turn his head and glance at Bluebird.The moment Liam's gaze was noticed, Bluebird's figure flickered and vanished instantly."What the…"Seeing this, Gabriel's body trembled, instantly freezing in place.If the first time Bluebird appeared behind him without a sound was because he had let his guard down and hadn't paid attention, then now, Bluebird had vanished right under his nose!In fact, Gabriel could not even see how the situation just unfolded!This scene left him completely stunned!What on earth was going on?Ever since the martial competition with the special ops squad, after Bluebird was saved by Grandmaster Burrey, not only did the scars on his face disappear without a trace, but even his strength had become so unbelievably powerful?For a moment, Gabriel was filled with shock!"What's wrong?"However, Liam did not pay attention to Gabriel's odd behavior. When he noticed Gabriel stan
Gabriel laughed.He knew better than anyone how much Grandmaster Burrey disliked trouble.That's why he had not even considered informing Liam about the upcoming All-Army Special Forces Instructor Exchange Conference."But..."At that moment, a thought seemed to cross his mind.He suddenly paused, a complex look flashing in his eyes."I really didn't expect that the existence of martial artists in the Hestia military could be kept from me for so long..."It was evident.After the members of the Nine Nether Squad stepped into the martial path, it was impossible to keep it hidden any longer. As a result, Gabriel finally learned about the martial arts world.And the more he understood, the more dissatisfied he felt.In fact, there was even a hint of worry in his heart.To keep such a secret from the entire Central Military Region for so many years—even allowing them to suffer humiliation during the Special Forces competition without revealing a single word about martial artist
Gabriel clearly wanted to say something more.But when he saw Liam turn his head and glance at him calmly, he froze instantly and quickly shut his mouth.Gabriel did not dare to continue arguing with Grandmaster Burrey.Even though he stopped speaking, his thoughts remained unchanged.The matter regarding the Bastion Squad was definitely not that simple.Moreover, Grandmaster Burrey was seeing things too simply, but Gabriel did not mind.After all, from the beginning, he had not expected to find a real solution to the problem from Grandmaster Burrey.After all, Grandmaster Burrey was not part of the military, so it was natural that his suggestions were impractical.Just being able to learn from Grandmaster Burrey that Bluebird was still alive was already a gain.As for bringing Bluebird back or dealing with him, Gabriel had not even considered it!The moment he realized that Bluebird had chosen to follow Liam, he decided not to ask a single question more about it.In fact, h
He looked at Gabriel and responded calmly."Well..."Hearing this, Gabriel was suddenly stunned.The next moment, a bitter smile flashed across his face."That's true, but Grandmaster Burrey..." Gabriel sighed helplessly. "The problem really isn't that simple. The method you mentioned—I've actually considered it too."But no one knows where the Bastion Squad is now. Since they raised this issue with the Hestia military, it clearly means the problem hasn't been resolved, and they definitely won't show up."I also heard that the captain of the Bastion Squad, Benedict, seems to have passed away due to some issues related to Bluebird."With all these factors, even if we go through a lot of trouble to find the members of the Bastion Squad, they might not cooperate with us."Not to mention, we don't even have any leads on them."At this moment, he finally understood why Grandmaster Burrey seemed so indifferent.The method Grandmaster Burrey proposed was indeed good, but to actually
"I'm afraid they also want to come to the Central Military Region to get detailed information about the situation."A trace of concern flashed across Gabriel's face.Events involving the entire army were always grand, and the preparations had to be thorough.However, the sudden advancement of the instructor exchange meeting would definitely disrupt many of his original plans.Most importantly— All of this also involved Bluebird.Gabriel initially did not know the specific situation. Now, seeing that Bluebird was indeed still alive made things even more complicated for him.The incident happened suddenly, and the preparations were insufficient. For a moment, Gabriel didn't know how to continue covering up the matter about Bluebird.After all—The news of Bluebird's death directly led to the Western Military Region being penalized, and even the Bastion Squad was expelled from the army!If Bluebird was not dead, and such a huge misunderstanding had occurred, the other war zones
Is all of this real or fake?"Commander Warren."Bluebird looked at Gabriel, his voice cold and calm, and nodded slightly.Compared to before, Bluebird's attitude towards Gabriel had noticeably changed.If, in the past, Bluebird's attitude towards Gabriel was like that of a subordinate to a superior in the military, then now, although she still showed respect, that sense of duty-bound obedience was gone.Because Bluebird knew very well who she was serving now!"You're really not dead..."Hearing Bluebird's admission, a flash of utter shock crossed Gabriel's eyes.In the next moment."Grand... Grandmaster Burrey..."His eyes trembled as he looked at Liam, his voice so dry due to the shock that it came out strained.Gabriel was well aware of how severe Bluebird's injuries were at that time.It could be said that everyone present had basically declared Bluebird's death.When they returned to the temporary base of the Nine Nether Squad, it was merely to fulfill Bluebird's last