Emeria was a military elementary school, and although it wasn't the most prestigious, it was led by a member of the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. Therefore, all of its students were descendants of influential military personnel.Furthermore, the teachers who taught there came from reputable backgrounds too.Since Isabella was an exchange student with no special remarks on her recommendation slip, the head teacher thought she was a student from an average background.Besides, she didn't like how Isaac had hollered at her over the phone. So, she closed the doors and went back home.Allegra and Eugene were anxious. After all, they were in the capital city, where the upper class gathered. From what they had learned from social media, anyone they passed on the street could easily be a high-ranking officer from a particular bureau.Half an hour later, a white BMW stopped before the administration wing. A bespectacled young woman in a trench coat and a man with a crew cut got out

Sobbing, Jodie blubbered and described how Isabella had gone missing.The school had organized a hiking trip for 10 am the day before. The guards had taken more than 100 students to Mt. Herbes in the eastern suburbs. The school would organize such activities twice or thrice a year.Due to the school's background, its students were of high birth. Therefore, the school had sent a few staff members to remove obstacles from the hiking trail two days earlier and restrict access. Also, the mountain's caretaker had increased the number of security guards on duty.That said, nothing could have possibly happened on the trip, as they had taken precautionary measures. However, after lunch, Jodie and Jenson, who were in charge of Isabella's class, saw that the maples were blooming gorgeously and had left in search of picturesque spots to take a few photos.They had left the students unsupervised for half an hour and hadn't realized one of them was missing until they took the students' attendan

The Isbell family!Isaac mumbled something under his breath. He finally understood."Gather all information on that suspect, including his family history. Kingdom of Aquila? Contact Lucas—I want him to bring me the suspect alive!"Isaac put down his phone. He felt drained when he stood up.If it really was the Isbell family, Isabella was in grave danger."Ally, wait for me here with Eugene. I'm going to Mt. Herbes." Isaac looked at Allegra, his heart aching like never before.As though she could sense it, Allegra's tears flowed like the river. She clutched Isaac's arm and cried, "Isaac, let me go too. No matter what happens, I want to see with my own eyes." Her voice almost got lost between her sobs. "The mountain is huge and dark; Bella must be terrified.""Beefy Bob, get the car." Isaac helped Allegra up and swiftly headed outside. Allegra could barely walk.The men standing aside watched Isaac leave, not knowing what had happened."Mr. Woodward, he—""Drakon must have foun

After hanging up, Garrett felt a sense of foreboding, and his heart pounded rapidly."Enzo, Enzo."A middle-aged guard hastened in. "Any orders, sir?""Get the car! Get it quickly! Let's go to Shaffer's residence." Garrett hurried out of the house.At 7 am, four elderly men in dark green uniforms sat around a square table in a study on the right wing of the House of Custos. Huxley humbly stood beside them.These men were the highest commanders of all the military forces in the Nine States. They were permanent residents of Shellcross.Although they rarely showed themselves publicly, they were at the pinnacle of society."Huxley, you said the Isbell family buried Isaac Garten's daughter alive—do you have evidence?" Rodrick Shaffer, a thin man with bushy eyebrows, was sitting on the left side of the table.Huxley bowed and said, "Mr. Shaffer, although we haven't found any concrete evidence, it's certain that the Isbell family is connected to this incident." Cassius Romero, a plu

Cyra bit hard on her lips. When she looked at Isaac, her eyes were bloodshot."Sh—she doesn't know anything, Mr. Garten. My daughter has always been at home lately. She rarely left the house, so how could she do that to your daughter?" Garrett waved fretfully.Isaac laughed and said to Beefy Bob, "Get Lucas to bring him in."Garrett squinted."One of you is absent—I believe he's called Gael Isbell. I heard he's someone influential!" Isaac let out an intimidating air.Soon, Lucas carried an almost lifeless man into the house.With a thud, he thrust the man onto the floor."This is Cosmo Searre. He was Gael's subordinate ten years ago. He told me Gael called him and arranged for him to kidnap and bury my daughter alive. Is it true?" Isaac's icy gaze swept across Garrett and his children."Mr. Isbell, Mr. Isbell! Save me! I don't want to die! I don't want to die!" The man on the floor looked up and shouted at Garrett in agony.Garrett's eyes widened. He pointed at Cosmo and yelle