Black Robe, seeing Ronin pressing for answers, directly told him the real reason. "It's not a big deal. Since Zobber is so dissatisfied with your alliance and Catherine, you should find a way to persuade her to join us."After understanding the reason, Ronin was shocked. He even doubted if his ears were playing tricks on him. "Sir, you're not joking with me, are you? Just before coming here, I received a message from Zobber. She threatened to kill me and issued a pursuit order against me. And now you want me to persuade her to come here? Isn't that sending me to my death?"Faced with Ronin's emotional outburst, Black Robe remained incredibly calm. "Ronin, why get so worked up? Haven't you forgotten what I just said? If you work for me, I'll protect you!"Ronin feared that once he was no longer useful, they would kill him without hesitation. "I can't do it. Such a difficult task should be given to your elite subordinates.""Ronin, you are my elite now. Are you planning to betray me?

Since the last time Ronin saw Catherine, he had been pondering what she really meant. Determined to figure it out, he decided to personally visit Zobber.Before meeting Zobber, he sought out Withal, hoping for a heart-to-heart conversation. They agreed to meet at an internet café, but as soon as Withal entered, he punched Ronin in the face.Stunned, Ronin clutched his swelling cheek and glared at Withal. "Are you out of your mind?" he exclaimed.Withal grabbed Ronin by the collar, seething, "You little punk, how dare you show your face in front of me again? I'll ask you one more time. Are you a traitor?"As Withal questioned Ronin, he made a gesture, a secret code within their alliance known to only a few. It was originally invented by Wantel, and everyone found it amusing, so they all learned it.Understanding Withal's meaning, Ronin feigned a look of distress and pleaded, "Withal, I've always treated you like a brother. I've been an orphan since I was young. Are you really going

Finn believed that Ronin wouldn't actually harm him, but he also believed that Ronin would torture him. Thinking about Ronin's ways of tormenting people, Finn felt a chill down his spine as Ronin's cold eyes stared at him intently."What do you want from me?" Finn asked. Ronin smirked as he casually patted Finn's cheek and suggested playing a game of car racing.Hearing Ronin's intentions, Finn raised his voice. "Ronin, don't mess around. Boss has arranged for me to follow you. Do you dare to defy him?""Humph." Ronin sneered arrogantly. "Do you really think I'm his underling? I merely have a business relationship with him. Do you think you are more important to him than his current plans and overall strategy?"Finn understood that in his boss's eyes, he was just a tool. If Ronin were to harm him, his boss wouldn't punish Ronin, because Ronin was much more important."What do you want, Ronin?" Finn asked cautiously."I don't want anything," Ronin said indifferently. "If you rea

When Catherine received the message, she was a bit confused. Branden suddenly said he wanted to take her out for dinner tonight, just the two of them. "Is he planning something on his own?" she wondered.Not sure of the answer, Catherine decided to temporarily ignore Branden's invitation. She still had a few hours before she met with him, so she wasn't in a rush.After finishing her work, Catherine sent a message and summoned Ronin. Within about ten minutes, Ronin arrived promptly, impressing Catherine with his efficiency."You came really quickly!" Catherine exclaimed.Ronin grinned. "It's because the person called me is you, Catherine. I happened to be at the school, so I rushed over as soon as I could! Tell me what you need, Catherine. As long as you command, I'll get it done right away!"Rolling her book into a stick and tapped Ronin's head with it. "You little rascal, focus on the point. Did you finish the task I gave you earlier?""I did it!" Ronin was always proactive in c

Catherine had never known that Branden was so talented in music. The melodious sound of the piano had a mesmerizing effect on her. Even after the music stopped, she remained immersed in its beauty for quite some time before coming back to reality.Branden approached Catherine, his handsome face always managing to tug at her heartstrings. She raised an eyebrow at him, her beautiful eyes shimmering like stars. "Not bad!" she remarked.Branden chuckled, only revealing his emotions in her presence. "As long as you like it," he replied, taking his seat and gesturing for the waiter to bring the food.Catherine could tell that not only had the restaurant been arranged to her liking, but every dish had been selected according to her taste. She wondered about his intentions—gifting, piano playing, arranging a grand meal—what was he up to? She discreetly observed him, trying to figure out his motives."Perhaps..." she began, but Branden interrupted, "The fish is excellent. Give it a try!" He