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A moment before Lesel decided to take a stroll and meet Arren, she found it hard to find an excuse to trick her father. King Charlie believed that Lesel would have met Leon all over again and made a mess.Unexpectedly, her father was right. Lesel shouldn't have gotten involved with Leon and also... Arren!"How dare them ...." Lesel cried, torn between heartbreak and anger as Leon and Arren betrayed her trust.Lesel truly believed Arren to be a trustworthy sister-like figure, but she turned out to be a cunning woman using her for... for... taking Leon!"Unforgivable!" she growled like an angry wild dog.Her father—King Charlie—had recently returned from a supposedly hidden salt mine.Lesel wasn't interested in his stories, only in Leon's whereabouts, unfortunately, unidentified by her."There, we can achieve great prosperity, my daughter. You can marry any man you want. I'll pay a worthy dowry!"In the Kingdom of Rocky, tradition dictated that women provide the dowry. Lesel delayed mar
Dusk hung beautifully, displaying warmth in every beam of sunlight that sought refuge. Arren and Ava enjoyed their time together with laughter. Arren never expected Ava to be such a cheerful girl.Arren learned that Ava was a survivor of sexual violence from Leon's story. The man had revealed everything. Arren didn't expect Ava to be so sweet. Her appearance was perfectly normal, like any other child. Leon had mentioned that there was a stimulus in Ava's brain that erased some memories, sparing her from reliving the traumatic details.Leon explained that in Ava's case, there was a possibility her brain responded to trauma by reducing or erasing memories of the sexual violence she experienced. This defense mechanism is called dissociative amnesia, where a person conditions themselves by erasing some memories of traumatic or highly stressful experiences. This phenomenon often occurs as a form of self-defense to protect individuals from overwhelming emotional burdens.Arren never expect
Arren bit her lower lip. She couldn't believe there were defectors in this area so dangerous. "Ho—how did you escape from the police?" Arren couldn't believe it. What had the police been doing not to notice such potential danger in Rossie?Potential? They were already dangerous!"Haha! Haha! You don't need to know!"The stout man started laughing. Of course, he couldn't reveal how their organization operated. Everything from forging revocation of permits, and trafficking humans, to... disappearing like ghosts in this area!"Haha!" The other two men also laughed. They couldn't contain their amusement. However, a growl disrupted everything. "What are you doing?" she snapped sharply. A moment later, she hit the three guards who shouldn't say much. How could they chat with hostages?After beating the incompetent henchmen, the thin man then chased them away to prevent them from leaking anything that could reveal their identities. Everything had to remain a secret or... their plan could fall
The atmosphere remained grim. Footsteps were heard approaching, but no one responded to Arren's cries for help."Help me!" She continued to seek attention. Only for this way, Arren could pretend to be injured and free herself with her plan. Who knows, Arren might deceive the kidnapper and at least, allow the blindfold to be removed from her eyes. Arren would find a way to free herself with her sharp analysis.Soon, the iron doorknob turned, and Arren could hear the footsteps getting closer to her. She trembled slightly. Shadows of uncertainty engulfed Arren's heart and mind. She couldn't see anything. Everything was so confusing."Ha! You can still talk, huh...."A woman's voice startled Arren. One thing she could be sure of, there hadn't been any women since earlier. Strangely, the voice was not unfamiliar at all. It seemed like Arren had heard it somewhere before."Who are you!" Arren sharply demanded. She tried to free the bonds on her feet and hands, but to no avail. The ropes woul
The night grew darker. The journey to the Amber Mountains was not easy. The dark and rocky road hindered the speed of the car, forcing Leon and his men to refrain from increasing their speed. The darkness deepened, and the surrounding area was only illuminated by the faint moonlight, casting shadows on the rocky and steep road.Leon sat in the back seat of the car, staring at the map spread out on his lap. Ashton, seated beside him, remained focused on the monitor screen displaying the movement of combat troops toward the mountains. Clark, standing guard with a weapon by the driver's side, ready to respond to any threats that might endanger their lives."How's the progress, Ashton?" Leon asked, his voice trembling with the still burning anger in his heart. For him, this situation was very dangerous. Leon was truly worried for Arren's safety.Ashton briefly lifted his gaze from the screen. "The combat troops are currently heading towards the mountains, Sir. They'll arrive there in a f
Several hours before the ambush occurred, Lesel was playing with her prey: Arren and Ava. After realizing that Arren had a soft and compassionate heart, she toyed with the young child to hurt her."How about it? Scared already?" Lesel asked Ava as she grabbed and hit her fiercely."Stop it! You jerk!" Arren raged. She even continued to struggle against the ropes binding her hands and feet quickly, without caring that it would only hurt her pale skin.The tension Arren felt only hurt her nerves and stomach. Arren became more uncontrollable when she saw Ava crying in pain. She was so angry and couldn't believe that there was a woman so heartless as to hurt an innocent child."Ha! Are you crying? How does it feel? You're about to divorce Leon... huh?""You're crazy!""Hm. Still unwilling, huh? Fine...."Prak!This time, Lesel grabbed the wooden beam not far from where she stood. She slammed it against the wall as a warning. "How about it? After this, I'll slam this beam into the body of t
The night had turned into dawn, marking a profound change in time and leaving signs of uncertainty. The combat troops led by Leon had successfully seized control of the headquarters area suspected of being the place where Arren's wife was held captive.The combat troops had secretly infiltrated and then swiftly defeated the armed guards who appeared dangerous before freeing the prisoners held captive inside. It was clear that these prisoners were ordinary people who likely had experienced similar treatment: abducted and held captive without being able to resist."12 o'clock!"The shouts of the newly arrived enemy soldiers echoed in the chaos. Gunfire erupted again in every corner of the headquarters, weapons booming, breaking the silence of the night. The sound of bullets embedded in walls, grenade explosions, and the shouts of soldiers shattered the tranquility that once surrounded the iron building."DAMN!"Desperate cries from the opposing side echoed in the dark night, leaving scat
"What's at the mining site? Where is it?" Leon felt increasingly impatient. The mining site had become a new focal point in his search. Every second felt precious, and uncertainty was creeping inside him."I-I can help you." The woman stuttered as she offered her assistance. She thought her throat would burn from the discomfort that had been creeping over her since earlier. She then asked for a sip of water to relieve the thirst that had overtaken her.Ashton quickly gave her water as requested. After taking a gulp from the bottle of mineral water, she regained focus and asked for a map. "I'll show you the location," she said, staring sharply at Leon.***Leon's team moved towards the direction indicated by the strange woman, remaining vigilant in case enemy forces ambushed them unexpectedly.Leon led his troops through dark corridors that still held mysteries and dangers. The sound of fast footsteps, the pounding of hearts, everything felt like thunder in Leon's head.At every corner
The tip of the dagger was bent. No one would have expected that a sharp dagger could change its shape like that."No-no!" the servant cried out. She was very confused. How could Arren's stomach, which should have been stained with blood, bend the dagger without any effort?In a decisive moment, the dagger had undergone plastic deformation, like a metal dance changing its shape without being able to return to its original state."W-what's happening?" The servant wondered with trembling hands. Arren just smiled triumphantly. Her opponent had been thoroughly defeated without calculation."I anticipated this, Lesel," Arren said with a proud face.Yes. Lesel. It turned out she was Esme's henchman who was so eager to take her life."H-how did you know?"Arren immediately tore the tulle fabric covering her stomach. There was a shiny accessory there. A steel belt."W-what?"At first, the rumble and vibration were indeed felt by Lesel. She didn't expect that the collision between the dagger and
The blonde servant pursed her lips, while the black-haired one kept staring straight ahead."Fine!" she replied somewhat annoyed, but indeed their plan must not be ruined."I'll keep watch around. You need to get ready soon.""Okay."The two suspicious servants then continued their secret mission. There wasn't much for them to do except find their target and carry out their revenge."It seems he's on the west balcony. Wait for my signal, we'll launch the attack soon!""Okay!"***The atmosphere of the banquet was still lively with the melodious music playing softly in the background. Some guests enjoyed it while dining, while others continued chatting. Arren and Leon seemed happy as they greeted the guests present."It seems... I feel stifled," Arren whispered to Leon. This pregnancy made her easily tired and also felt hot all the time."Do you want to leave this place?" Leon asked, wrapping his arm around his wife's waist."Yes," Arren replied weakly."Let's go, then," said Leon, affe
Ava's eyes sparkled with happiness. She nodded eagerly and hugged Arren in return. "Thank you, Aunt!"Ava didn't expect that her birthday would be celebrated with a special feast, even though the feast wasn't specifically held for her."You're welcome, Ava!" Arren replied in kind. She was happy to cheer up her little friend who seemed down and lacking in spirit due to the absence of her parents."We have to go, Ava. This is for you," said Leon as he handed over a wrapped gift box with a purple ribbon on top."W-what's this, Sir?" Ava asked, surprised and delighted. She didn't expect to receive a gift from Mr. Leon on a day that wasn't her birthday."Consider it an installment gift," Leon joked, chuckling softly."Ahaha! Thank you so much!" exclaimed Ava as she opened the gift wrap. Inside was a brown fur teddy bear. "So cute!" Ava exclaimed happily. Arren and Leon were pleased to see her reaction.Shortly afterward, they really had to leave as there was something they needed to ensure
After some time in the hospital, Arren was finally allowed to go home. There were no signs of danger or contraindications from the treatment she received."Thank you, Doctor. I feel much healthier," Arren said after the doctor visited her for the last time."You're welcome, Madam. I'm glad you've recovered without difficulty."Doctors Freddy and Josh watched Arren leave with relieved hearts. Finally, their worries were gone. Arren was truly free from the danger that threatened her life.***On the way home, Leon kept staring at Arren with uncertain feelings. He was truly happy with his wife's recovery, but there was something that worried him."Are you sure about your plan? I don't want to put you in danger again, Darling!" Leon exclaimed, not wanting to endanger his wife anymore."There's no other way. We can do it, Darling!" Arren said firmly with strong determination.Leon sighed deeply. He couldn't prevent his wife's stubbornness. "Promise me, you'll stick to our plan.""Yes, Darli
"Sir! You're mistaken!" the nurse exclaimed, holding Leon's arm to prevent him from punching the doctor."What?!" Leon turned to the nurse. He was exhausted and couldn't tolerate any more mistakes from the doctor that would result in his children being born with defects."You misunderstood, Sir!""Yes, that's right!""Your children are fine, Sir."The voices of the nurse and doctor echoed. Leon lowered his fist and looked towards Dr. Freddy, who seemed to be breathing a sigh of relief."Tell me, Doctor! What happened to my wife and my children?!" Leon demanded, still full of anger.Before the doctor could answer, Arren's faint voice could be heard behind the nurse standing by the bed."Le—on…" she called softly."Arren!" Leon pushed aside the nurses covering his wife's presence. "Arren!" Leon approached Arren, tears streaming down his face. "Are you... awake?" he asked, gently caressing his wife's forehead."Uh huh," Arren replied weakly. "What happened? Why does it seem crowded here?"
Leon gripped Arren's hand tightly as they rushed to the hospital. Anxiety and worry consumed him. For some reason, Leon had a bad feeling."Driver! Faster!" Leon commanded as he saw Arren grimacing in pain, cold sweat dripping from her forehead and body, Arren's breaths were labored."Yes, Sir!"The driver immediately accelerated the car, doing his best to balance the increasingly speeding vehicle. He was truly worried that the young lady was suffering from an extraordinary ailment."Arren, hold on," Leon pleaded, continuing to comfort Arren with hugs and handholds."Argh, Leon..." Arren groaned as if enduring excruciating pain. Not just in his stomach, but throughout her body."We're almost there!" The driver signaled. Leon was so anxious. He nodded and prepared to take Arren to the emergency room as soon as they arrived at the hospital.Finally, after driving for some time, they arrived at the hospital."Doctor! Doctor!" Leon carried Arren to the ER, where everyone watched them with
Lora was successfully evacuated, and everyone was overjoyed. However, there was a strangeness apparent to her. Arren even noticed it. "Le-Leon...," she called out as Lora approached her.An unfamiliar scent emanated from Lora's body. It made Arren extremely nauseous."Ugh!" Arren vomited. He couldn't contain the overwhelming nausea."Darling!" Leon exclaimed in alarm. What was happening to his wife?"Le-Leon... Lora's... scent... it's very... unpleasant," she murmured as she nestled into her husband's embrace. Leon immediately caught Arren, who had almost fallen earlier. Now, his beloved wife was in a swoon."What scent?" Leon tried to sharpen his sense of smell. Indeed, he smelled something foreign and pungent, like the scent of lead. "Lora, come closer to me!"Leon tried to inhale the scent more deeply. Lora's heart, of course, was in turmoil. But the girl had already linked herself to William. Now, Mr. Leon was no longer the man who dominated her heart."Just wait a moment."With mo
Laurens's shout almost made Mrs. Dolores's heart jump out. "Oh, God!" The middle-aged woman then ran following Laurens's footsteps as he moved toward the field area."Leon! Let's follow them!" Arren exclaimed, following Mrs. Dolores's lead to her daughter's supposedly accident site. Leon followed Arren after ensuring Mrs. Dolores's house was securely closed.Arriving at the field, they were surprised to find Lora in a gaping hole. The hole, with rough soil around it, resembled a dug hole."Ouch!" Lora groaned in pain. Several wounds were visible on her knees and arms. "Mom! Help me!" she cried, tears streaming down her face."Oh, God! Lora! What happened to you?!" Mrs. Dolores trembled. "Laurens! Do something for your sister!" she ordered her son, who also seemed confused."I was just running, then... suddenly I fell in here! Huhu!" Lora continued to cry in pain.Arren and Leon had just arrived, as did the villagers who heard Laurens's shouts nearby."Get a rope!" Leon shouted, rolling
"Lora!" Arren called out, waving her hand. Lora just nodded her head, not returning the gesture of the young miss.Laurens felt uneasy. He elbowed Lora's ribs a little roughly. "Be polite, Lora!" he scolded his younger sister.Lora just snorted and turned away. She then ran off home without saying goodbye, without uttering a word.Arren, who was quite far from them, looked puzzled. However, she didn't dwell on it too much. There were many villagers waiting to talk to her."So, how will you develop our village, Miss Leader?" asked a middle-aged man who seemed to be struggling to find work.Arren just smiled and gave a brief answer. She didn't want to make empty promises. Arren would surely do her best. "You must be patient but diligent. When the village programs are finally implemented, I hope the villagers will truly make the most of them.""Thank you, Miss Leader! We will definitely do that!"Leon looked proud of Arren's gentle yet firm attitude. Arren could indeed be a good leader, l