A loud “boom” was heard the moment both punches connected, followed by a powerful shockwave that spread in all directions.Everyone found it hard to keep their eyes open at that moment.Immediately after that, the figure took a few steps back and abruptly stopped in its tracks.Nyssa opened her eyes after the shockwave was over and realized that Adrian was standing before her and had received the punch that would have otherwise taken her life. Stunned, her legs gave way as she gasped heavily.Watching from atop the mountains, Ivy heaved a sigh of relief when she saw what had happened. She and the others only realized that Adrian was no longer sitting there when they turned around.They thought Nyssa was a dead woman for sure, but were now surprised had Adrian chosen to save her.“Are you all right, Nyssa?” Arianne, Phoenix, and Jenine ran over to help Nyssa on her feet.Nyssa merely shook her head and gazed at Adrian’s back in a daze. She then looked toward the woman who was dre
Upon hearing Eternity’s voice, Ivy warned Adrian, “Something’s off about her, Draco. There’s no way she’d show up here alone. I’m sure there are other people from Bloody Rose somewhere nearby.”Adrian said nothing but stood before Eternity with his hands behind his back.When Eternity laid her eyes on Ivy, she smiled and said, “Looks like Bloody Rose has been too kind to you all. I’m going to deal with all the Navian women when I get back.”“You wouldn’t!” Ivy yelled.Eternity merely smiled in return.Eira gripped her dagger tightly as she said, “You killed our families and took everything from us. If you dare harm any of our sisters back there, we’ll come for you for vengeance. This I swear!”“In that case, shall we see if you all are actually capable of doing so?”After that, Eternity turned toward Adrian and continued, “I’ve heard so much about you, War Legate Draco. Looks like I really underestimated you. I didn’t think you’d be capable of forcing me to show myself.“But un
“Why else would I make you show yourself?” Adrian asked.Eternity was now enraged. In her mind, Adrian should be a lot more anxious and helpless at the sight of her appearing. Yet, it was obvious he was completely ignoring her power.Eternity would never face such treatment back in the outlands. But now, she has experienced it, thanks to Adrian.‘He’s looking down on me.’At that moment, Eternity’s fists were clenched as she unleashed her rage.Seeing this, Mya, Storm, Ivy, and the others clenched their fists, ready to fight.“Stand back, all of you,” Adrian commanded.“But she’s Eternity. You can’t—”“Stand back!” Adrian cut Ivy off.Ivy and the others gradually released their clenched fists when they heard this and stood back. So did Mya and Storm.When Eternity saw this, she coldly said, “Is this the stance you’re going to take, Draco? To be honest, I’ve never thought of you people as a threat, and naturally, nor have I ever regarded you as some kind of hotshot.“But…are
Finally, Eternity let off a painful shriek before being sent flying tens of meters away.Yet, just as she was about to land, Adrian landed a fierce kick on her cold yet beautiful face.Like a spinning top, Eternity spun twice through the air before landing face-first. Now, she had both hands over her abdomen as she squirmed and trembled, mumbling something at the same time.Adrian walked over and looked down at the woman as he calmly said, “To be blunt with you, I never thought of you as a worthy adversary. You’re nothing more than a clown.”Struggling, Eternity tried her best to get back up on her feet. She had a shoe mark on her face, half of which was swollen.As she looked at Adrian, there was now a mixture of fear and shock in her eyes. It was evident she had not expected War Legate Draco to be this powerful. In the past, she had genuinely, albeit naively, thought that the man the outlanders called “God of War” was nothing more than a joke.Obviously, that has all changed th
Eternity laid on the ground with her eyes closed, causing others to feel slightly heartbroken for her.Ivy got down on one knee and looked at Eternity’s cold yet beautiful face and heaved a long sigh. “Who would’ve thought that the woman we were so afraid of actually looks like this… Looks like she feels fear too, after all.”“You’re right, Ivy. In the past, I thought she was a fearless woman.” Eira smiled with her lips pursed.“She’s an evil woman. There’s no need for us to feel any sympathy for her. Let’s just kill her and be over with this.” Jenine pursed her lips.The women started discussing Eternity’s looks. However, right at that moment, Adrian got down on one knee and touched her abdomen.When Eira saw this, she quickly looked at Adrian and asked, “What are you doing? Surely you’re not going to sexually harass her while she’s unconscious, are you? I know she’s not a pretty woman, but—”Adrian said nothing and proceeded to unzip Eternity’s clothes to reveal her abdomen, re
“Which serves you…how?”“My soldiers captured their assassins alive, which forced them to come up with a new idea to obtain the book. So, I had my men stand back while Nyssa and the others returned with the book so that she could have a chance to take the book herself,” Adrian replied.“I see…” Ivy seemed enlightened as she pointed at Adrian and said, “I get it now. You caused all that ruckus to lure her out into the open, didn’t you?”Adrian smiled, “Looks like there’s hope for you after all!”“Shut up.”“I’m serious!”Ivy seemed very sincere as she said, “I thought you wanted to make us your cannon fodder. I didn’t think about anything like this. You made me seem like I’ve been rather petty.”“I’m glad you realized that.”Ivy said nothing more.However, it was exactly because of this incident that her opinion toward Adrian had changed, very slightly.***Everyone soon arrived back at Battle Warrior Tower.Mya headed off to deal with the woman they arrested, while Adrian l
Nyssa’s face was completely drenched at this point, filled with grief.Her outpouring of emotions pulled on Adrian’s heartstrings.‘This is the thing most people would ask for in this world.’Looking at Nyssa, Adrian pursed his lips and reached out his hand to pull her back to her feet. “Go back and get some rest. I’ll find your brother in five days, I promise.”“Thank you, sir!” Nyssa cried.Adrian smiled and said, “Go on.”Thus, Nyssa happily returned to the tower, while Adrian left.***Over the next few days, Adrian trained his attention on “Eternity,” the one that was lying in the hospital. He asked Mya to keep tabs on her status at all times so that he could interrogate her whenever.Aside from that, he had also asked Blade and Storm to look into Terry’s whereabouts.Perhaps due to the operation a few days ago, Ivy and the other women now saw Adrian in a new light, causing them to be a lot more obedient, especially Nyssa.In fact, Nyssa now saw Adrian in a completely d
Nyssa happily jogged to her room and changed into a short skirt.Ten minutes later, she walked out of the tower, where Adrian had been waiting in his car.Adrian punched the accelerator after Nyssa got in. Inside, he said, “Terry’s not even seventeen this year, is he?”Nyssa hummed in acknowledgment. “He’s just celebrated his sixteenth birthday, so he isn’t seventeen yet. Where is he, sir?”With a smile, Adrian said, “He’s been living pretty well actually. He wandered around in Wellborough for a few years before the headmaster of Wellborough High took him in out of pity, even sponsoring his studies. Terry’s just got into high school. He’s in his first year.”Wellborough was within Southrive, the same as Swallowston. Moreover, Wyvern Peak was in control of all of Southrive.Nyssa became extremely excited when she heard Adrian’s words. “He’s been alone ever since our parents died. I’m surprised to see he has managed to stay strong all these years. I’m also surprised he crossed path