In the afternoon after the burial.Talia stood behind Eden, her eyes fixed on Eden's slender figure, feeling upset. Eden had always been the same, concealing her own vulnerabilities.Why did someone as kind as her always seem to face misfortune?Talia turned to Alain, her gaze darkening. He hadn’t protected Eden properly. He wasn’t worthy of being by her side.Geoffrey and Sinead, worried about Eden, personally took her back to Skygarden."Eden, don’t worry about school," Sinead said gently. "Geoffrey and I will handle the paperwork for your leave. Take a few more days to rest, and let Alain take you somewhere to unwind. It’s okay if you don’t get into university this year. If you want to continue your studies, you can do it next year. And if you don’t, that’s fine too. Just take some time to enjoy yourself."Sinead was worried that Eden wouldn’t be able to move on and didn’t even dare to mention Sofia.Letting Eden relax somewhere else seemed like the best way to help her right
Caelus and Horace were taken aback. Weren’t they discussing Eden? Why had the conversation suddenly shifted to the four prominent families? Still, Caelus didn’t question Alain and simply nodded. "Alright."Alain lit a cigarette and gazed out the window. "The world’s changing."Horace’s heart skipped a beat. "You’re saying someone’s planning to act against the four families? What does this have to do with Eden?"Alain turned around, his eyes dark. "Sofia was from the Smith family.""But her name was stricken from the family records, right?" Horace asked, puzzled. "And she’s already passed away. What value could she possibly have?""Eden does," Alain replied slowly. "Even if someone hid her entire identity, the Smiths wouldn’t have a hard time uncovering it. Her medical skills alone make her a significant threat."Horace seemed to recall something. "The Smiths want to eliminate the four families?""It’s worse," Alain said, lighting another cigarette as he finished the first one.
When Arctic Hawk received Eden's call, she was already on her way back from the Median Continent with the specialized drug. But by the time she returned, it was too late. Eden then instructed her to head to Sirona to defend her home and ensure no one entered.However, there were no flights or trains between Estburg and Sirona, so she had to drive. Due to poor road conditions, it took her two days to arrive."It's fine," Eden said coldly, pulling her cap down. "As long as they don't enter, ignore them.""Alright!" Arctic replied angrily. "But don’t worry, take your time. Leave this place to me. I'll protect your home with everything I have. If they want what I have, they’ll have to prove they're capable.""Thanks."Eden trusted Arctic Hawk’s abilities.The Four Kings of the Agency were tightly knit. No matter who was in trouble, the other three would do everything they could to help.However, Eden didn’t ask for Black Panther and King Cobra’s help. Their identities were too uniqu
No one had been in the room for a very long time. A thin layer of dust covered everything inside.Eden stood in the middle of the room, taking in the decor. She felt her eyes well up again.But she quickly pulled herself together. She found a box beneath the goddess statue her grandmother had mentioned.There was a key underneath the box. She opened it and took out what was inside.It was the Scarlet Jade of Thousand Mountains. Eden didn’t recognize it, but she knew her grandmother had lost her life for it.She narrowed her eyes. What exactly was this thing?Sofia was already around seventy years old and didn’t have many years left. Why would they choose to kill her now? And why hadn’t they come for the jade?It meant that the people who killed Sofia and those who were here now weren’t from the same group.The day after Sofia’s death, Eden had used every channel available to investigate the origins of those responsible. But there was no trace of them; it was as if they had appe
"I know you can fight, but how can I not worry when a young woman like you leaves just like that?" The mayor said with a sigh to Eden. "I knew your grandmother wasn’t an ordinary woman when she first moved to Sirona. I could tell just by her clothing. Now that you've grown up, it’s clear you’re more than meets the eye. So... they’re here for you, aren’t they?”Eden bit her lip and stayed silent."We watched you grow up. Even though you’re quite the loner, you’ve always treated us well. Now that your grandma has passed away, we can’t let anything happen to you. Stay the night, and we’ll find someone to deal with them tomorrow. You can leave once it’s safe,” the mayor said.Eden’s personality was a bit odd. Besides the children of Sirona, no one had wanted to be her friend since she was young.While others might not know her well, everyone in Sirona knew she was a good kid.Eden had always been different from the other children, learning everything quickly. By the time she was ten,
Eden said her farewells to the other villagers before leaving with Alain and the others.At the village entrance, Eden suddenly stopped and looked around coldly. "Don't worry. I'll personally come for all of you. None of you can escape."Though she wasn't shouting, her chilling tone made everyone hiding nearby shudder.Immediately, all the figures scattered and vanished from sight.As they were heading back to Estburg and had just gotten off the highway toward Audair, Arctic Hawk suddenly said, "Stop the car."The car came to a halt, and Eden turned to her. "What's up?""I'm getting out here," Arctic Hawk said, grabbing her backpack and putting on her leather jacket. She looked as free-spirited as ever. "Take care of yourself. Call me if you need anything."Alain studied Arctic Hawk with a sharp gaze before saying, "Why don’t we head back together?""No, thanks," Arctic Hawk replied with a smile. "I’ve got other things to take care of.""Alright," Alain said, pulling out a bus
Horace had a sharp memory, and since Arctic Hawk was one of the Agency's Four Kings, he paid close attention to her. He remembered her distinct figure.Suddenly, it hit him. "Hot damn! If Lucy is Arctic Hawk, then Eden... How does she know Arctic Hawk?"Caelus, who was driving, turned to look at Horace. "What's the big surprise? Ms. Griffith is Boss Griffith, the ruler of Estburg and Audair’s criminal underworld. She’s also the miracle doctor Nosoi. It’s not that strange for her to know Arctic Hawk.""But Arctic Hawk is one of the Four Kings of the Agency," Horace said, looking serious. "The Four Kings are almost impossible to trace. Few have ever seen their true faces. Even we have not. Eden is impressive, but knowing one of the Four Kings?"Horace paused. "Don’t tell me she’s also one of the Four Kings?"Alain glanced at Eden, who was fast asleep.Caelus turned to Horace, a thought crossing his mind. With Eden’s abilities, she might very well be part of the Agency."If she is
The next day, Eden returned to school.As soon as she walked through the doors, some students spotted her, and one called out, "The chief is back!"This was quickly followed by excited shouts. "It really is the chief! She’s finally back.""If she doesn’t come back, Riverside Senior High would have been in trouble."Eden pulled her cap lower, and her cold expression seemed to intensify, making the atmosphere even more oppressive.She walked straight to Class 3-18, ignoring everyone. Some students tried to greet her, but the heavy atmosphere made them hesitate. No one dared to approach her.Eden settled into her seat and hung her bag on the chair. Since Joy wasn’t there yet and Eden wasn’t in the mood to socialize, she put on her oversized headphones and rested her head on the desk.Morris, sitting behind her, was initially dispirited. However, seeing Eden return, his spirits lifted, and he wanted to talk to her. But when the classroom bell rang, he had to give up on that idea.E