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The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 416
The group began drinking.They enjoyed themselves a little too much because they were in a good mood. Even Samanthaâs face flushed from drinking so much.Joanna asked her, âOh, Sam, arenât you planning to conceive? I heard that one shouldnât drink when trying to conceive. Why are you drinking then?âSamantha was startled. âI forgot about that!âJoanna was rendered speechless. âOh well. Your preparation is rendered useless now that youâve drunk. In that case, just drink to your heartâs content!âThey began drinking again.Perhaps Joanna was in a good mood or was affected by her difficult past so she drank so much that she was drunk. Samantha fared a little better. Even though she was tipsy, she was still composed.And it was apparent that Reiss could hold her alcohol well so she was fine. On the other hand, Chuck did not drink much because he was still recovering.Joanna was drunk so she had already begun to indulge in nonsensical talk. Samantha canceled the karaoke session that
The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 417
Rue left for grocery shopping the next morning.All of a sudden, a loud shriek reverberated through the villa. It was apparent that the shriek came from Joannaâs room.Samantha was preparing breakfast in the kitchen when she was startled by the shriek. She hastily ran to Joannaâs room.âWhat happened, Jojo?â Samantha asked anxiously.Joannaâs eyes were wide in disbelief while Samantha was left puzzled.Adrian walked into the room with a towel and said, âWill you please stop scaring people first thing in the morning? What the heck is wrong with you?âJoanna got up from the bed, grabbed her pillow, and swung it ferociously at Adrian. âYou still have the nerve to talk to me?! Was it you?!âAdrian chuckled and said, âYou were in trouble and I couldnât just ignore you, right?ââGahhh!â Joanna was so furious that she went berserk upon hearing Adrianâs words. At the thought of last nightâs situation, she felt her face burn with shame.Samantha figured out the situation and said, âAdr
The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 418
Adrian headed to the Battle Warrior Department after leaving home.Daniel was in a meeting when Adrian walked into the room. The former quickly ended the meeting and beckoned everyone to leave. He made his way to Adrian and asked, âSir, is there anything I can help you with?âAdrian asked, âHas the woman named Reiss returned to Northrive?âHe had ordered Daniel to arrange for someone to watch Reiss over the past few days. After all, Adrian did not know Reissâ innermost thoughts because she was still a part of the De Forrest family.Adrian would kill her without the slightest hesitation if she wished to protect her father. He would not make others sacrifice themselves because of this matter even if they had a personal relationship with him.Daniel said, âShe hasnât returned to Northrive but she spent the night in north Swallowstonâs Cloucliff yesterday. Sheâs still there and hasnât left.ââCloucliff?ââYes, sir.âCloucliff was a cliff on Swallowstonâs Mount Cirro. It was a sceni
The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 419
Suddenly, Reiss heard the sound of footsteps coming from behind her. Someone was approaching.She hastily turned around and saw Adrian coming up behind her. He was carrying a takeaway box that he passed to her.Reiss hesitated for a moment upon seeing the takeaway meal. Then, she took it and eagerly began devouring the food.Adrian passed her a bottle of water and said, âEat slowly. No one is going to take it from you.âReiss missed two meals since last night. An ordinary person would be starving from missing two meals. She took a sip of water and felt her starvation slowly fade.Adrian sat down next to her and said, âI know what youâre thinking. I told you before that there are many things in this world that one just canât help.âYou donât have to go home if you donât want to,â Adrian added as he looked at her.âIf I donât go home, what will I do? If my parents are in jail, how will I live on my own?â Reiss asked with a hoarse voice.All of a sudden, she clutched Adrianâs hand
The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 420
âAaaah!â Reiss instinctively screamed when she sensed herself falling.Cloucliff was fifty meters in height at the very least. Even if one were to survive the fall, one would be seriously injured.Adrian grabbed Reissâ arms as their bodies were suspended in midair. Then, he exerted strength to fling her upward.Reiss crashed into the ground above while Adrian dropped straight down.âAdrian!â Reiss shouted as she lay on the ground.All of a sudden, a glint was seen emanating from the bottom of the cliff. In the next moment, Adrian had already risen into the air and landed steadily in front of Reiss.In fact, Reiss did not even have the time to understand the situation before Adrian was already back up on the cliff.He casually placed a call. âCloucliff collapsed. Barricade the area with caution tape to prevent people from coming in.ââYes, sir.âReiss glared at him but made no comment. Instead, she asked, âWho are you taking me to meet?ââYouâll know when we get there.â***
The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 421
Adrian left the Battle Warrior Department and headed to New Paraiso.He planned to spend the rest of the day in Samanthaâs office because he had nothing else to do.He found her working quietly in her office upon his arrival. The sight of her being extremely quiet was extremely enticing.Samantha had a button nose, cherry lips, and a snowy white, delicate complexion. She exuded a mature presence and her figure was curvaceous. It would be appropriate to name her the most beautiful woman in Swallowston.âYouâre here, dear.â Samantha beamed upon noticing Adrianâs arrival.He nodded and took a seat on the sofa in her office. He pulled out his phone and began to play games on his phone out of boredom. Samantha paid him no attention and continued to work quietly.However, it was at this exact moment that the door to Samanthaâs office was suddenly shoved open. Joanna rushed into the room anxiously and said, âSomething bad happened, Sam!âShe then noticed Adrian. âOh, youâre here too, A
The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 422
âThe Battle Warrior Department will make its own arrangements. However, this case has always been managed by Internal Affairs. If the Department were to intervene mid-way, itâd be blamed if anything bad were to happen.âAdrian did not wish to help to clean up Internal Affairsâ mess. However, he could not just ignore the matter because he was worried about Mandyâs safety.He added, âIâve already assigned Daniel to get in touch with Swallowstonâs Internal Affairs. Iâd have to find out their plan before I can determine Sheldon's goal. This is the best way to handle the situation. Mandy is still safe for the time being because Sheldon wonât hurt her just yet.âJoanna and Samantha were panic-stricken upon hearing Adrianâs remark. If something bad were to happen to Mandy, Swallowston would be greatly affected.However, Samantha was not too worried because Adrian was on it. After all, her husband was the dignified War Legate Draco!They stayed in the office for a while.***The details
The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 423
The phone rang.Soon, a lazy voice was heard coming from the other end of the call. âHello.âA middle-aged man was seated in the office, and his name was Byron Wulf.Byron was the deputy chief secretary of Internal Affairs and was ranked second among the figures of authority in Swallowston.Daniel said, âWhereâs the chief secretary?âUpon hearing Danielâs question, Byron said, âWho are you? Why do you want to speak to the chief secretary?âThis man was supposed to be the dignified deputy chief secretary, yet, he failed to recognize Danielâs voice.Daniel frowned upon the realization and said, âThis is Daniel Summersâthe representative of the Battle Warrior Department.ââAh, I see.âUpon hearing Danielâs self-introduction, Byron hastily chuckled and said, âItâs you huh, General Daniel. Iâm sorry I didnât recognize your voice as weâve never met in person.ââIâd like to speak to the chief secretary.ââThe chief isnât here,â Byron said, âYou can speak to me if thereâs anything t
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The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4815
The Daemon Emperor was startled."What is happening? This power..."Formless energy was surging forward, pressuring his nerves and senses.Below, Andy and the others trembled uncontrollably."Who is it?" Finnian stared into the crimson mist.Even Andy was horrified, his gaze locked on the unfolding scene in disbelief, and asked, "What is this? What exactly is happening?" At this moment, Adrian abruptly opened his eyes.Apparently, the Daemon Emperor had once conspired with Adrian's subordinates to ambush him.However, Adrian had managed to annihilate the traitors and sealed this Daemon Emperor. Now, fate had brought them together again."If I killed you once, I can kill you again." Adrian stood tall, his white robes fluttering in the air.The Daemon Emperor was stunned into silence."This is impossible! You're not that mortal boy!""Is that so? In this life, your end has come, and so has the era of the daemons." Adrian's voice was calm yet resolute. He stretched out his han
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Adrian's face hardened at the words. He despised threats above all else. While he understood what the mysterious entity desired, he couldn't yet fully comprehend its implications or find a way to counter it. His only choice was to focus on growing stronger.Within the hot spring, waves of raw, terrifying power surged and crashed violently against Adrian's body.The force, though beneficial, was brutal and overwhelming. Adrian's body struggled to endure, cracking as though it were disintegrating."Arghhh!"A heart-wrenching scream echoed as Adrian's flesh was torn apart and his aura gradually dimmed."Ahhh!"His agonized cries echoed once more. He could no longer withstand the pain.In the distance, a towering figure appeared and sneered. "What's this? Can't take it anymore? Pathetic. Humans are truly the epitome of stupidity."Suddenly, Adrian erupted with an explosive surge of energy, and in that instant, he broke through to the pinnacle of the Void Stage."Hmm? He actually b
The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4813
At that moment, the crowd was speechless.Adrian had ascended as if it were the easiest thing in the world.Faced with such a sight, no one could say much beyond admiration. Even if the Holy Son claimed Adrian had cheated, many secretly wished they could cheat the same way.Lacking Adrian's means, all they could do was envy him.Finnian chuckled. "Haha! You really caught us all by surprise, kid. Still, I'll count this as you repaying me a favor."For Finnian, the outcome couldn't have been better. With a broad smile, he seemed to have achieved his desired result. Adrian's successful climb was all that mattered to him.Once Adrian had vanished, the focus shifted to the rest of the group and their trials.When Adrian opened his eyes again, his entire body ached, but an oddly comforting sensation flowed through him. Surveying his surroundings, he realized he was now in a pond."Where am I?" he asked.Though uncertain about the place, Adrian knew he had cleared the trial and arriv
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The onlookers stared in bewilderment, their faces etched with confusion as they struggled to grasp the unfolding events.Meanwhile, Adrian seethed with barely contained rage. This wasn't his first encounter with such torment. Every few steps he ascended, another trial awaited.To Adrian, the relentless punishments felt suffocating. Yet he pressed onâthis was the final stretch of the climb. "Adrian, hang in there!" Andy shouted, urging him to conquer the last step. To Andy, reaching that final step symbolized Adrian's growth. He had witnessed Adrian's remarkable resilience countless times and held unwavering faith in his potential. In Andy's eyes, Adrian was destined for greatness. Adrian's expression turned cold as he locked his gaze on the steps ahead. Determination flickered in his eyes. "If reaching the top guarantees a reward, it doesn't have to be me up there. As long as someone makes it, that's enough." With that, he shifted his focus to the void above and formed
The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4811
Adrian felt as if every nerve in his body was beyond his control. A deep sense of grievance filled his heart as the divine thunder from the void relentlessly crashed down.Rage surged within him, but under the onslaught of endless forces, he felt weak and constrained.Still, he had no choice but to press forward. He knew victory was within reach if he could endure a little longerâgiving up now would mean death.If he fell, the shame and humiliation would crush him.Below, the Holy Son and others waited, eager to see him fail and mock him. This left Adrian no option but to push forward, striving toward the void above and his ultimate goal.The violent forces continued to bombard him from the sky.With every step, the thunder's impact intensified tenfold. His soul, already battered from a fierce battle with a horde of beasts, now felt as though it was dragging his exhausted body forward.Anyone else would likely have succumbed to despair. After all, under such immense pressure, ev
The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4810
The oppressive forces descending from the void seemed determined to halt Adrianâs ascent up the staircase.Yet he refused to yield. To him, these overwhelming challenges were merely obstacles to conquer.He pressed forward with relentless determination.Thunderbolts continued to rain down, but the ominous red light from before did not returnâa relief, as he never wished to endure its crushing weight again.The memory of that light still haunted him, leaving a lingering sense of helplessness. Its suffocating pressure had drained his strength, reducing him to a gasping, powerless state.Despite the toll on his body and mind, Adrian remained singularly focused on reaching the final step. His burning desire for greater power drove him forward, unwavering and resolute.Step by step, he ascended, reaching the 95th step in what felt like an instant.Only five steps remained. His gaze locked onto the summit, and a wild glint lit his eyes. A daring idea sparked within him, consuming his
The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4809
Adrian pondered his situation, his cold gaze reflecting simmering frustration. Yet deep down, he recognized that whoever had designed the staircase was far from ordinary.Creating such a formidable trial required unimaginable power.Even a pinnacle Void Stage expertâor perhaps someone of the Multiply Stageâmight bow in reverence before the ladder's creator."He won't last much longer. The divine lightning in this void is utterly destructive. In moments, he'll be reduced to ashes," sneered the Holy Son, his sharp eyes gleaming with malice.To the Holy Son, Adrian's demise was inevitable. Adrian had dared to offend him, and he was certain such audacity could only lead to death.Adrian caught the Holy Son's words and cast him a frosty glare. His intent to kill was unmistakable, though now wasn't the time.The staircase was no place for personal vendettasâeliminating him here would require careful planning.He also knew the Holy Son carried seals of immense power. A reckless move co
The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4808
Finnian's sharp gaze reflected a hint of admiration. "Kid, you owe me a big favor this time. You'd better treasure this opportunity."Adrian remained silent, unsure how to respond. His cold eyes revealed no emotion, though he fully grasped the challenges ahead.Fear was a luxury he couldn't affordâhe'd come too far to back down now.Suddenly, a streak of red light surged from the void, hurtling toward Adrian with terrifying speed. His eyes widened in shock as the crimson beam struck him, slamming him against the staircase.Caught off guard, Adrian collapsed, sprawled helplessly on the steps.The crowd below watched in astonishment. No one had expected his seemingly indestructible body to be overwhelmed so easily.The Holy Son sneered. "Haha! It seems he's triggered some kind of taboo. Let's see how arrogant he is now!"His voice dripped with schadenfreude, his eyes gleaming with malicious satisfaction as he relished Adrian's struggle.Despite the crushing force, Adrian refused
The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4807
"What exactly is up there pulling me so strongly?" Adrian's expression hardened as he pondered the mysterious force drawing him upward.A surge of violent energy erupted across the sky, crashing down like a raging storm.Adrian advanced cautiously, each step deliberate and precise.Gone were the reckless strides of beforeânow he moved with steely determination, fully aware of the lurking dangers.He'd learned that the void's formidable forces seemed to target him directly, compelling him to proceed step by step. Any attempt to bypass its unseen barriers would provoke a devastating strike."Ridiculous," Adrian muttered. "If I've chosen to climb, nothing will stop me."The void's relentless power intensified.Bolts of thunder hammered down mercilessly, battering Adrian's body. Yet fear never crossed his mind.What was there to be afraid of?To him, the divine thunder wasn't an obstacleâit was a crucible, a tool to temper his body and strengthen his resolve.Despite the storm, A
