............On the other side, Bella and Phia sat in the cafe, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Lorei Blackthorne and Eirik Valethorne."Have they arrived yet?" Phia inquired, glancing around the cafe as Bella scanned the area mentioned by Lorei.After a few more minutes, Bella spotted the couple and recognized both of them. "They're here," she informed Phia, noting the presence of the two individuals they were waiting for."Okay, let's finish our coffee before we go meet them," Phia suggested, gesturing for Bella to savor the warmth of her steaming cup.They took their time enjoying their coffee as Lorei Blackthorne and Eirik Valethorne waited patiently."Sorry for the delay, we got held up in traffic," Bella called out as they approached the table, taking their seats across from the couple."No worries, Ms. Bella," Lorei smiled warmly, her eyes twinkling with understanding as she waved off any concern about the delay."And who might this charming individual be with you, Ms. Bella?
............."Hey, it seems Astrid has finished her part of the plan!" Phia muttered to herself upon hearing the phones ringing twice, she smiled knowingly."Go on, pick it up. It might be important!" Phia's smile sent a shiver down Eirik's spine, filling him with unease.Before he could answer the call, Lorei also reached for her phone."What? Yes? We're on our way!" They both shouted upon hearing the caller's distressed tone, nodding in response.Eirik and Lorei both stood up, their faces darkening as they sensed something had gone wrong with their families. Neither of them felt like discussing business any longer."What's wrong, Mr. Valethorne and Ms. Blackthorne? Have you encountered a problem? Are we still proceeding with this deal?" Phia asked, her expression serious despite finding their reactions somewhat amusing."Yes, we are," Eirik nodded absentmindedly."Alright then, please finalize the transaction first, before we discuss anything else!" Phia nodded with a smile, gest
............Two days later,"Hey, did you catch the news? It was insane! Two days ago, DarkRise Holding's fancy office building got completely seized. Couldn't believe it at first, but seeing it for myself the next day made it sink in...""Yeah, I was skeptical too, but now it's crystal clear..."The city square buzzed with people, chatting lively about the recent news that had shaken the entire city.While the upper class expressed discontent over the Police Department's decision, the lower and middle-class families, who had suffered under the thumb of the Valethorne and Blackthorne families, overwhelmingly supported the action.Aeliana, the person behind this significant decision, not only received recognition for her actions but also earned a sudden promotion, replacing the envious and spiteful Vice-Deputy Chief Miller. Aeliana became a well-known figure in the city.In her new office, Aeliana sat proudly in her chair, her badge and nameplate now representing her as the newly ap
............"Doctor...Doctor...!" Head Nurse Lily rushed into Aarav's cabin, looking distressed."What's wrong, Ms. Lily? Are you okay?" Aarav asked, concerned by her expression and labored breathing."I...I just...just received a report... here..." Lily handed him the report, her voice shaky and her hands trembling.Aarav took the report and scanned its contents, his concern deepening as he flipped through the twenty pages.As he read, his expression turned bewildered. "How could this happen in just two days? Why didn't anyone notice and report this to the hospital?" he muttered, his confidence shaken."It's as the report says, the village is remote, and people rarely pass through, which is why it took two days for anyone to notice," Head Nurse Lily explained, regaining her composure.Aarav examined the report in his hands, pondering how it reached the hospital. "How did we receive this report then?" he asked."It was a fortunate coincidence. One of our medical students was return
............"This is not good. I need to find the source of whoever is responsible for this. Otherwise, who knows how much stronger these worms will become in the future, and where or when they might strike next," Aarav muttered, wiping sweat from his forehead as he imagined the terror it could cause.Just at level 5, the worms had decimated the entire village. Aarav feared what devastation could occur if they reached level 10, capable of destroying an entire city."Hey, guys. Let's get to work one last time before we head back home... We need to give them a proper burial... help me out here!" Aarav shouted to the group, gesturing towards the gathered bodies.Before long, the team worked tirelessly to bury hundreds of bodies in front of the village. Aarav solemnly set fire to the remaining structures, cleansing them with his divine energy to remove any lingering negativity.As the flames crackled and the smoke rose into the sky, Aarav and the others stood in silence, paying their
............"My Lady, can I say something?" Eina Sins noticed Aria's changing expression, from disappointment to sadness and fear.Eina couldn't guess what was going on in Aria's head, but she knew it wouldn't be good to keep denying her."Yes... Eina?" Phia turned to her, noticing her tone."Wouldn't it be alright as long as Our Lord doesn't know that any of us have told Young Miss about his identity?" Eina's words made Phia and the others raise their eyebrows, considering the potential consequences of revealing the truth to Aria without their Lord's knowledge."Ahh, yes. That's right," Aria's eyes lit up hearing Eina's suggestion as she nodded sagely.Eina was surprised to see how quickly her expression changed."Alright, before I mention anything about our Lord, let me ask you, Young Miss, do you believe in God Elandor?" Phia sighed as she nodded, making eye contact with Astrid and Aeliana to confirm they were okay with it before asking Aria a question."Ahh... yes, obviously, I
............"Everything, young Miss. Your brother is none other than the person chosen by God Elandor himself, so he is God's Heir and our Lord," Astrid and Phia said in unison, their voices carrying a weight of reverence that made Aria's eyes widen in astonishment."And just as you are thinking, he is second only to God Elandor himself to us. Since God Elandor cannot descend to this mortal world, our Lord, your dear brother, is the very person we worship with utmost respect and loyalty. Everything in this world is his to command," Phia tone was filled with sincerity as she emphasized the profound devotion they held for their Lord."Ahh...this is something else. I need to sort this out, seriously. My dear brother has gotten involved with something absurd!" Aria exclaimed, holding her head in her hands as she gestured for them to stop giving her creeps.She muttered anxiously, becoming worried about her brother's involvement in what seemed like a crazy situation.Aria had no idea how
............"Hey, you morons who don't know what's good for you, do you want us to kick you two out, or are you going to fuck off on your own?" The guards stared them down, speaking in unison, causing the brothers' bodies to shake with rage. It was the first time they had ever been so humiliated.Both brothers felt a burning desire to make these bastards suffer before tossing them into the river to become fish food."Brother, let's go. I remember there's a back door we can use to get in," the first young man said, nudging his brother to leave.No matter how much they argued, staying here would only lead to more humiliation if the guards decided to get rough and throw them out."Hahahaha! Worthless trash!" As they left, the mocking words and laughter followed them, echoing in the shop."They're gonna regret it. I'll make them pay for humiliating us!" Both brothers muttered and cursed the guards and the receptionist as they moved away with their quick steps."It should be here..." Bo