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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 atmosphere in the mining area became chaotic. The dark corridors were now filled with shouts and cheers to attack Leon's forces on the other side."Attack!"King Charlie's command didn't immediately prompt the workers to attack. They only threatened. The tumultuous shouts also came only from the king's guards who began to advance on them."Defense yourself!"The response from Leon's troops naturally resisted, although they didn't know yet that the opposing group was a vastly different faction: experienced guards and reluctant miners forced into making threats."Argh!"Leon's forces engaged in close combat rather than blindly bombarding their opponents with gunfire. They fought fairly, adapting to the terrain."Hiya!"The fierce battle continued, with blood spilled everywhere. Fist fights and the sharpness of daggers inflicted real torment, incapacitating the king's guards.When most of the guards had fallen, Leon finally advanced and began to reassess the situation.This time, he o
Arren was deeply angry at the princess's rude manners towards her. However, what hurt her more was ... the threatening act to the innocent people behind them. How could a ruler have no conscience at all? "Move!" the princess shouted, glaring at Arren."Where are we going, anyway?" Arren asked curiously. What happened in the previous building? Had Leon come to rescue them?"Stop talking!" Lesel raised her hand, almost landing a slap on Arren before her father shouted her name."Lesel! Stop fooling around! Hurry up!" The princess's hand hung in the air. She was truly angry for not being able to silence the enemy in front of her. Lesel had better obey and not disappoint her father again if she wanted to survive longer."Alright, Father!" she replied, turning around. With a stagger, Lesel rejoined the entourage, followed by Arren and the other captives behind.In her heart, Arren truly prayed that the attack on the previous building was from her husband. She hoped to meet Leon soon."Ava
The thunderous sound truly shocked and made King Charlie's heart almost leap out. Despite being just three steps away, they could be free from the laws of the Rossie territory.Bad luck suddenly engulfed this escape. King Charlie had no choice but to confront Leon, as requested by the man he disliked since their first meeting.Whatever spell the big and fierce-looking man used on the princess, Arren couldn't fathom it. How could his only daughter fall in love with a beastly creature like Leon? It's as if decent men had become extinct and replaced by a tyrant like the Rossie's son-in-law."Form ranks! I have a brilliant idea!" The king's guards prepared and closed ranks as commanded by their ruler.Arren approached Ava and tried to protect the little girl as much as possible. Something big and terrifying was approaching. It was... her husband!"Leon!" Arren shouted excitedly. She never expected the wind to truly carry her fears to him."Arren!" Leon responded to his wife's call even tho
King Charlie swallowed hard, digesting Leon's words that were beyond his expectations. How could that man be so terrifying? "Y-You...?"Meanwhile, Arren continued to struggle, refusing to accept that Leon had to replace her as a hostage. "No!"The guards kept dragging her away from Rocky's territory, while Leon, on the other hand, moved in the opposite direction. He was escorted with the weapons removed and without any resistance, moving closer to King Charlie's territory.Leon's steps seemed like a soul torn apart from Arren. Despite his heartbreak, Leon tried to show courage and composure in front of the tyrant King Charlie. He had to pretend to be calm even though anything could happen."Now, release my wife!" "Not yet, Leon!" King Charlie said arrogantly. "You won't be able to move freely in this territory anymore. Now, you'll become my prisoner."Leon was pushed forward to the king's guards who were lining up as shields for the tyrant. He stumbled and made no resistance. Leon wo
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