After Sophie's grandmother's outburst, she hurriedly exited the building. Ellen snaps his fingers, and three guards suddenly appear from behind."Escort Sophie's grandmother safely outside," Ellen commanded.The men nodded and Ellen shifted his gaze to Sophie's. Ellen can read Sophies confusion and restlessness in her eyes. "No need to worry about her Sophie. She will get home safely.""I'm not worried about that Ellen. I'm worried about you... About us.""Our marriage is at stake here, what if they found a way for us to divorce? What will happen to us?"Sophie looks around trying to grasp the situation. She can't believe her husband is running a gambling house. "You don’t have to be worried about me, Sophie. I will protect you and our marriage. You just have to trust me.""I know. I trust you, Ellen. I was just surprised... And a bit disappointed."“I know that this marriage isn’t bound by love, and we promised to trust each other. But being kept in the shadows makes me disappoint
Ellen's frustration boiled over, and he slammed his hand on the table, the sound echoing in the room."Could you repeat that?" Ellen's voice held firm."Our territory is under attack right now. Although the situation has been handled, we need you back at the camp, Commander," the messenger reiterated, his tone urgent."You're telling me to leave my sick wife behind?" Ellen's voice trembled."I apologize for the bluntness, Commander, but we require your leadership at the territory," the messenger replied, remorse evident in his tone."I thought the situation was under control there. Why the sudden need for my presence?" Ellen pressed, his brows furrowing with worry."The situation has escalated. The enemy, along with neighboring lands, are colluding against us," the messenger explained gravely."This is beyond what your guard captain can handle alone. We need your decisive action," he implored."Please, make a decision promptly."A knock on the door sliced through the tension in the ro
Exactly two days has passed since Ellen ordered for drastic measures for the antidote for his wife. As soon the great Doctor from Ellen’s territory reach the mansion, Sophie’s condition stabilizes but she’s not waking up.Ellen held Sophie’s slightly cold hand and watch her breathing went up and down.“Your wife’s condition stabilizes for now. The one I injected her is not a permanent solution.”“Why isn’t she waking up? It’s been two days.”“I’m sorry to say this but her body couldn’t handle the drug that she ingested and fall into a severe coma,”“Until there’s no antidote, she will not wake up.” The doctor revealed.Ellen releases his wife hand and gently caress Sophie’s face.“I think this is her body response to the drug. If she’s in coma the poison in her body wouldn’t spread fast,”Ellen gritted his teeth as he closed his eyes, the weight of the situation bearing down on him like a heavy burden."She's fighting life and death right now. I've done everything I can, but until now
“Come to my office immediately.” The messenger guard and Ellen rush towards his office.“Commander you have a letter from the enemy. It arrived at the territory but the captain send it here.”Ellen read the letter.‘I have the antidote you were looking for, Commander Ellen Willmott. If you want your wife to be saved, you have to surrender yourself to us.’“Commander, this is clearly a trap.” Emilia said.“What if its not? I wont let this chance slip away knowing I can save my wife and child lives.”“But commander--” Ellen disregard his Loyal guard captain and continue to do decisive decisions.Ellen suddenly open the map on the table.“Tell me, where are our enemies located specifically.”“How’s the battle going,” Ellen continued.Emilia hesitated for a second but put a mark on the map.“Well. As of now, it is well. Out walls are holding out.”Ellen scan the position where the enemies located let Emilia talk.“The enemy’s force isn’t as large as ours, but having them strike us in ever
As soon as reinforcement arrive, Ellen advances towards the foreign enemy leader and fight till half of their troops are annihilated.In the heat of the battle, Ellen and the foreign enemy leader faced each other, their swords clashing in a symphony of steel. “You bastard! You didn’t plan to surrender at all!” Ellen sarcastically scoff at the enemy and push him back further. Every swing of his sword is heavy making the enemy fall back and almost cornered."Invading my territory is an act reserved for the foolish,”“And engaging in such ridiculous antics only exposes one's true nature as a complete and utter fool." Ellen continued as he swings he sword.“Don’t underestimate me, Ellen!” The enemy gritted his teeth in anger and deliver his final attack.With a swift and decisive motion, Ellen sidestepped the enemy's onslaught, delivering a powerful kick to the leader's knees. A piercing scream echoed through the battlefield as the enemy crumpled to the ground in agony.“Ahhhh!!” The en
The atmosphere in the break room became tense as Ellen and the three other men engaged in a heated confrontation. Swearing and threats filled the air, escalating the situation. Ellen, his patience wearing thin, clenched his fists, ready to throw punches.Before the situation could escalate further, the team leader intervened, his stern gaze piercing through the chaos."What's going on here? Are you all out of your minds, fighting during break?" The team leader's voice was sharp, his eyes ablaze with anger as he directed his attention towards Ellen and the three troublemakers."Team leader, we're sorry," the two stammered in unison, bowing apologetically. Meanwhile, Ellen, still standing aloof, calmly adjusted his rumpled suit."I didn't expect much from you bastards, but fighting on the first day? Do you even want this job?" The team leader's disappointment was evident in his tone.Caught between pride and necessity, Ellen momentarily met the team leader's gaze but eventually closed h
The fight continued between Ellen and the female chief guard. It was an intense hand fist battle, Ellen couldn’t believe that someone like her could fight against her moreover one on one.The lady smirk at Ellen and people started to gather around. “I know you’ve been hiding your strength this whole time, don’t underestimates me just because I’m a woman.” Ellen cracks his neck and stand on his fighting position.“Then I wont hold back.” Ellen said. The chief guard scoff at Ellen and launch an attack.Her fist is fast and precise, but not enough to let Ellen hit him again. “Come on, fight back!” The lady taunted. Ellen gave what she wants and started to take offense.The lady is suddenly push back by Ellen’s heavy blows and in one swift move Ellen block the chief guards attack and was about to hit her right on the face but Ellen stop himself, just centimeters away from her face.The chief guards looks at Ellen’s fist and to his eyes. “You win.” She admitted.Ellen and the lady bow down
As the accusations lingered in the air, Ellen felt the weight of the Goofly’s scheming pressing down on him. The room buzzed with tension, each word echoing in the stunned silence that followed.Everyone is staring at Ellen as he gathers his words. One wrong move and all of his plan could crumble before him, and everything will be in vain.“Hey, you bastard! Don’t think you could get away with this!” Goofly sneered.“Chief guard, don’t let him get away with this! We have witnesses that he’s been snooping around!” Goofly added.Ellen glanced at Goofly and his underlings, their faces twisted with accusation and anger. This was clearly a calculated move to undermine him, to turn everyone against him in one fell swoop.Chief Guard Annais raised a hand, silencing the room. Her gaze flickered between Ellen and Goofly, assessing the situation with a discerning eye."Goofly, your claims are serious, but we cannot rush to judgment," she said, her voice commanding attention. "Mr. Devron will ha