Some were for Sylvia, some for Eric, and some for Yvette. Regardless, as a grandfather, Julius had done his utmost in terms of financial support. Nothing more could be asked of him.Eric took the envelope without a word.Observing this, Julius chuckled. "I thought you might refuse it."Eric's expression remained calm. "This is for the children. Why would I refuse? If there's nothing else, I'll be on my way. I have a few more friends to visit today."Without waiting for a response, Eric stood up and left."Let me see you out, Eric!" Nera quickly got up. Since Julius didn't offer, she decided to.When Nera returned, Julius was muttering under his breath, "Hmph! Thought he wouldn't take it, but he just quietly accepted it. I thought he was more stubborn than that!"Nera couldn't stand it any longer. "Oh, will you shut up? No one will think you're unable to speak if you stop talking!"Tell me, why are fathers and sons always like this? You clearly care about each other, yet you act

In Naturia, human life was considered the most precious, the most noble, and priceless. However, abroad, a human life was worth less than a dog's life in Naturia. Death came swiftly, without hesitation or remorse.The most terrifying part was that no one cared or intervened. There were even malevolent individuals deliberately sabotaging and destroying life-saving drugs.The sages arrived at Eric's place. They seemed transformed, no longer exuding their previous arrogance. There was a heaviness to them now, perhaps even a hint of killing intent. They felt they were closing in on the mastermind behind the chaos. But they were still far from their goal. The road ahead was long."Mr. Johnson!" One of the sages gritted his teeth. "From now on, leave the task of sending vaccines abroad to us! If the world falls into darkness, we are willing to be that glimmer of light, no matter how many lives it costs!"When they first emerged from seclusion, they aimed to conquer the world. Now, they h

"I think such a scene is incredibly rare abroad," Eric remarked, nodding repeatedly.The last time he visited Haevon, the city was already in ruins. He feared the situation might be even worse now.The couple followed the tourists, climbing step by step. They paused frequently to rest, primarily because Eric was concerned about Sylvia's health.After half a day, they finally reached the main gate. This was where the tourists had to stop—beyond lay the true Celestial Sage Sanctum. A guard stood watch at the gate. Seeing Eric and Sylvia approaching, he hurried forward. "Mr. Johnson, Ms. Williams, Father Preston is expecting you."Sylvia glanced at Eric, puzzled. She hadn't heard anything about Eric informing the sanctum of their visit.Eric shrugged, equally clueless.Inside the main hall, many clerics were already seated. "Ah, Mr. Johnson, we meet again," they greeted with smiles.They were very familiar with Eric and Sylvia as they had once lived in the sanctum for nearly a

Fortunately, the virus was no longer as terrifying due to the vaccine's distribution.By now, the sages believed that the Innova Group should not distribute the vaccine for free. Firstly, there was no obligation, and secondly, the cost of production was high.Most importantly, in the course of doing this, people would indeed die. Without funding, who would handle the aftermath? How would they manage it? Could a simple statement solve everything? If words alone could solve issues, the world wouldn't be in its current state.After experiencing these events twice, Jack realized how naive and ridiculous the initial decisions had been. However, humans were always capable of growth, learning from experiences, and gradually changing their worldview through the process.The sages and strategists had become an unstoppable force. They had grown, showing both courage and wisdom. After spending a few days in Salt City, they set off once more.Anna no longer felt anything for Eric. She believe

Tiger was the top figure in Salt City's underground scene, and with the recent legalization of underground arenas, his prominence had only increased. Thanks to the earlier restructuring by the Combat Department, figures like Tiger had become more visible and legitimate.While Eric wasn't particularly concerned with the affairs of the underworld, he figured it wouldn't hurt to ask a few questions.Brook sighed and said, "What else can be said? We just aren't as skilled. But there's something strange about it. Those people didn't show up early or late. Could they be associated with the sages and strategists?"The Haevon virus had swept across the world, bringing out all sorts of characters. It wouldn't be surprising if a group of skilled fighters followed the sages and strategists. Maybe, as Brook suggested, those fighters were indeed part of the same faction.Eric shook his head. "I doubt it. They are all out on missions. Their tasks have been exceptionally heavy lately, so it's unl