Over the next few days, Adrian took Samantha and Mya around almost every tourist attraction across the country.They visited more than ten cities and many of their old friends.During this period, Samantha felt that life was changing and felt stress-free and relaxed.However, the public opinions were still out there.***Half a month later, Adrian ended the trip to Skysouth and prepared to take Samantha home. However, he still had one last thing to do before he ended the trip.He wanted to visit a deceased comrade.It was a cold morning with bitter, piercing wind. A single snowflake drifted down from the sky. Soon, endless snow fell from the vast sky.It was the first snow of winter.“It’s snowing!” Samantha said happily as she threw open the curtains and looked at the vast whiteness outside in the morning.Snow would stir up an ineffable feeling of joy in people.Adrian walked over and saw the snow covering the city. He said, “We’ve been touring for more than half a month w
Adrian would never forget what Denzel had asked him on the training ground in the past.“Adrian, since you joined Wyvern Peak, what’s your dream?”Adrian had never dreamt of becoming anything so he shook his head and said, “Nothing much. My grandfather sent me here in hopes that I will never return. I don’t know how long I’m going to last here.”Damsel chuckled and patted Adrian’s shoulder. “Let me tell you this, Adrian. Everyone should have dreams, including you. On the other hand, my dream is to become the war legate of Wyvern Peak. I want to lead Wyvern Peak to protect our country.”Becoming a war legate was Denzel’s dream. He did not abandon his dream even until his death.Denzel once said, “I’ll become Wyvern Peak’s war legate for sure. I’m going to do it. If I don’t accomplish anything and I have nothing in this world, what’s the point of me being alive?“Adrian, you too. You should have dreams, and your dream should be the same as mine. To become the most powerful person i
Adrian arrived with his squad, but alas, Denzel was already lying in a pool of blood.Adrian could still remember vividly how he cried, ran over, and propped up his best friend.Denzel’s body was riddled with gaping wounds and laid in Adrian’s arms in a daze.Denzel sobbed and said, “Adrian, my friend. I was wrong. Dreams aren’t important. One’s family is the most important. If I could turn back time, I’d still come back to protect my sister without any hesitation. even if it means I have to die.“I want to be buried outside Hedgeville after I die. I don’t want a fancy funeral. Just put me in a coffin and bury me. Leave the tomb to my sister so she can have a place to vent her grievances in the future. Take care, my friend. I’ll protect you from the beyond.”“Gah!” Adrian clutched Denzel’s body, raised his head, and roared at the sky with tears streaming down his face.Denzel lay in his arms quietly but his eyes were not shut.Adrian knew that Denzel had never abandoned the drea
Upon hearing Willow’s words, Adrian wiped away his tears. “He taught you quite a fair bit.”“Yes, he did,” Willow said, “Denzel doted on me and always has since I was young. He’d advise me via phone calls frequently and wanted me to be a useful person when I grow up. Yet, I’ve let him down.”“A useful person?” Adrian asked, “What does it mean to become a useful person?”Willow said, “Denzel said that the act of becoming a useful person is to accomplish one’s dreams. One shouldn’t be tempted by fame and riches and to have their own dreams. One should do the things that they want and dare to do it. That’s what it means to be useful.“Even if one’s efforts are wasted and one is severely injured, one still needs to march forward courageously regardless of nature. This is because every single person is undefeated.”Adrian chuckled in a self-mocking way upon hearing Willow’s words. “Denzel was right. He was a hero of high caliber and an outstanding brother.”“It’s a waste that he’s gon
It was a waste that Draco was no longer.Draco did not exist in this world anymore.Even after the villagers of Hedgeville requested Adrian to leave retirement in a high-spirited manner, it did not change his attitude toward this matter.Denzel was gone, and he had already fulfilled Denzel’s dream of becoming the leader of Wyvern Peak. He realized that Denzel’s so-called dream was just an act of self-gratification when he came to hold this high position.There was already nothing left of this position that Adrian looked forward to.***Adrian turned around and stood facing Denzel’s tomb.Willow and the villagers looked at him in anticipation.However, Adrian did not speak. He bowed to the tomb before turning around and walking into the distance.Willow was stunned, and so were the villagers.On the other hand, Adrian’s figure was moving into the distance.“We’ll die if we lose you, War Legate Draco!” Willow called out and took a few steps forward to go after him.Hedgeville
Internal Affairs’ Prefect Sentries stationed at the campsite were awakened by the explosion. They quickly got up and grabbed their weapons.“We’re under attack!”“We’re under attack!”Wee-woo!The air-raid siren was sounded.The soldiers at the eastern border moat began firing at each other.The people living in the surrounding area were awakened by the intense battle noises.***The next morning, Novemton was in chaos.Countless news of the war flooded all channels.Novemton’s front page story stated, “Luposia carried out a surprise attack on Navia’s eastern border moat last night. The war has begun. The war has begun.”The Luposians were here!When the news had spread over the inlands, everyone widened their eyes in surprise. They were taken aback. No one had expected Luposia would invade the country when it was close to the new year.“F*ck! The Luposians are abominable. How dare they provoke us!”“It’s time for Internal Affairs’ Prefect Sentries to come into the pictur
Ignoring the news, Adrian took Samantha to Swallowston Hospital.Samantha received all sorts of prenatal tests.Adrian kept Samantha company through each of the tests. But even though he kept her company, she did not feel joy because she knew that he was heartbroken despite not mentioning anything.Samantha did not expose him either.In the doctor’s office, the female doctor read Samantha’s test results and said, “Samantha, right? You’re doing rather well. Now’s the time for the baby to grow so you should rest more and set your mind at ease for the delivery.”Samantha cracked a sincere smile upon hearing that and turned her head to look at Adrian.Adrian expressed his gratitude. “Thank you, doctor.”The female doctor smiled in response.Samantha and Adrian left the hospital as they read through the test results.Samantha said, “Our baby will be born in a few more months. I look forward to the baby’s arrival and wonder what they will look like.”Adrian smiled at Samantha and s
Adrian’s plate dropped and shattered on the floor when he heard Ivy’s words.Samantha was stunned as well.Both of them had just left Hedgeville a few days ago, and the villagers there had begged for him to come out of retirement. Yet today, they were killed?“Why is this happening?” Samantha said in a daze.“That’s not all. The eastern border, western border, Southzone, Northzone, and other locations of the moat are under attack. In fact, the outlander’s organizations such as Black Nergal, Luciferism, Bloody Rose, and others have joined hands to take us out,” said Ivy.“There are wars everywhere, and the people are in fear. Internal Affairs’ Chase is furious and the monarch has also dispatched numerous orders to intercept the enemies. However, it seems that the Prefect Sentries won’t be able to hold out for much longer,” Ivy continued.Adrian got another plate and continued to eat.The few women were watching Adrian’s reaction.Eira said, “Two hundred thousand Prefect Sentries