Persephone looked up and nearly burst into tears. "Morpheus...""It's okay." Morpheus smiled, patting her head. "I'm here. Don't be afraid."Tears streamed down Persephone's face. She didn't know how she managed to stand up from that hard, tiny chair. Her whole being felt chaotic, yet she could keenly sense the person beside her, giving her strength and offering reassurance."She's my wife." Morpheus spoke slowly, his sharp gaze scanning everyone. "We finished dinner, went out for a stroll, happened to be at the dock, and unexpectedly encountered the ship explosion.""Is that true?" The officer remained skeptical.However, the officer who had just entered the room clearly had a higher rank than the one questioning Persephone. Despite his doubts, he didn't press further.The officer pondered for a moment, perhaps reluctant, then continued. "Sir, the person in the adjacent room...""His name is Seamus Rutherford, my wife's cousin." Morpheus' expression didn't change. "He's visitin
Morpheus held Persephone's small hand tightly all the way. The evening breeze carried a hint of moisture, shrouding her mind like a mist.Upon returning home, Morpheus dove straight into the kitchen.Persephone peeked, catching sight of his broad back and busy demeanor. A wave of complexity washed over her. She had cooled down by now, and the sequence of events threaded together like beads in her mind.Someone aimed to harm her, plotting her demise, with even those privy to her whereabouts beforehand tampering with the ship...And how could this person, unless intimately familiar with her, know so much?Persephone's heart skipped a beat. Suddenly, a fog clouded her vision, making it hard to discern her surroundings."Here, try this." Morpheus emerged from the kitchen in no time, presenting a small bowl of rose jelly.The jelly, sprinkled with raisins and crushed peanuts, revealed beautiful rose petals beneath its crystal-clear surface. She was surprised, meeting his gaze."I ha
Persephone's expression changed. She refrained from pressing for details, confident that Seamus would handle everything. What puzzled her was the supposed loyalty of the individuals meticulously chosen by the Hamertons and Thompsons.Yet, there was a traitor among them, targeting her life!Seamus said, gripping her arm, "Sephy, don't worry. I'll always protect you.""Sorry, overheard your conversation." Morpheus' brow furrowed, his gaze heavy on Seamus. "Who do you mean by 'a mole'?""This is our business." Seamus avoided disclosing too much. "Mr. Orton, it's better not to ask. But... Sephy might need to trouble you for a while longer.""Continue staying with me?""Yes." Seamus held his gaze.At this point, he no longer harbored the initial distrust toward Morpheus. He sensed Morpheus genuinely cared for Persephone, providing reassurance.For now, he couldn't stay by Persephone's side. With the traitor identified, he had to handle it. This person had no vendetta against the Ham
Nobody paid Wynn any mind, but he didn't mind. He continued to speak with a smile. "I heard some noise last night and knew it was you guys returning... So, I bought some food this morning. Sephy, don't you like this kind of noodles?"He linked arms with Persephone and led her to the table."Did you… fight?" He chuckled. "No worries, let's fill our stomachs first. Then we'll have the energy to continue arguing with him!"Persephone was momentarily stunned before she couldn't hold back her laughter.Morpheus silently walked out, followed by the heavy sound of the door closing. Seamus glanced worriedly at Persephone but then received a call and had to leave.As Wynn watched Seamus leave in a hurry, his hand holding a sandwich and coffee suspended in the air awkwardly. He grimaced."Ah... Let's ignore them!" He sat down, coaxing Persephone, "Come, let me mix the noodles for you!""I'm not really hungry." Persephone looked at him.To outsiders, Wynn was a monster they couldn't under
"Wynn...""Morpheus has been kind to me, and I hope for his happiness." Wynn looked at her intently. "And you, you're the only girl in this world who has never looked down on me. I hope... you find even greater happiness than Morpheus."Persephone choked up, unsure of what to say. Wynn seemed to understand her thoughts. He patted her head, letting everything rest unspoken."I've never had a proper romantic relationship." He chuckled bitterly. "But I know love is a beautiful thing. Sephy, you can trust Morpheus."Persephone gazed into the distance thoughtfully. A mist hovered over the sea, shrouding her heart as if she could never see the future clearly.However, Wynn's words had an effect on her.After descending the mountain, she inexplicably found herself at the place where Morpheus practiced boxing.The entrance to the underground arena was tightly shut in broad daylight, guarded by people who were vigilant like watchdogs. In spite of this, they recognized her and knew she wa
"Wow!" Suddenly, a loud voice came from nearby.Morpheus' expression changed, and he instinctively shielded Persephone behind him."A really fine little beauty!" Louis Newnes walked over. "Morpheus, is this your girl?"Morpheus' gaze turned cold with a hint of a killing intent. He was preparing to personally escort Persephone out, but Louis intercepted them."With such a good-looking young lady, you're not even willing to share? We may be opponents in the ring, but aren't we brothers outside?"Morpheus snorted, spitting out two words sharply, "Fuck off!"Louis immediately turned fierce. A war between both men was imminent.Persephone gripped Morpheus' arm, carefully observing the arrogant man.He had golden hair, well-defined features, and was muscular like a Roman soldier. To Persephone, Morpheus was already strong, yet this foreigner seemed equally powerful.The two men faced each other like two lions, about to engage in a life-or-death struggle.Louis sneered, speaking cho
Then she turned her gaze towards Morpheus. "It means if he wins, you have to let me sleep with him!"Morpheus' stare at Louis turned fierce as he clenched his fists.Persephone's small hand gently covered his arm."Don't you want to know what I said?" She chuckled. "I gave him just two words—go die."Morpheus was stunned, meeting her playful gaze.He was surprised that she understood Latiumo.Immediately, Persephone spoke fluent Latiumo to Louis. "Although I don't know where you're from, I understand your language. Don't think of humiliating my husband or trying anything with me! Sleeping with you is impossible because, in a while, my husband will tear your bones apart in the ring and mail them to your mom!"After that, she loudly interpreted for everyone present.The fighters laughed uproariously.Morpheus was surprised yet slightly moved. He pulled Persephone into his arms, patting her head.Only Louis became furious, veins popping on his neck. He roared and threw a punch a
Persephone didn't know when the match that day had ended.Her mind was a blank slate. When she finally came to, the cheers had turned into applause. No one had noticed her before, but now, all eyes were casting envious glances her way.She didn't understand what had happened.All she cared about was whether Morpheus was alive.But... where did the person who had just collapsed on the ring go?As if in a dream, Persephone abruptly opened her eyes to find Morpheus standing right in front of her.He was covered in injuries all over his body and face, but she found a hint of reality in his warm and steadfast smile."Morpheus...""This is for you." He held a medal in his hand.Persephone's heart jolted. She had heard him say that this kind of medal represented the highest honor in the underground arena.This was something he had earned with his life.Morpheus smiled, though he was in pain from the wounds on his face being tugged. Yet, he wasn't afraid of the pain. He feared her t