“You crazy bastard!” Annais quickly went to Goofly and beat the shit out of him. He punch him so hard that Goofly started spitting blood from his mouth.“It’s your idiocracy that led to this! You son of a bitch I will kill you!” Chief Annais yelled."Eeekkk!" Goofly shielded his face as Chief Annais drew her knife from her side, but the security quickly restrained her."Enough! Chief Annais, control your anger! This is not the right time to punish Mr. Goofly!" The director's voice resonated with anger."Solving violence with violence goes against your role as the chief guard of the security team!" The director admonished, and Chief Annais regained her composure.Ellen observed the unfolding scene with detachment. Despite the tension and panic, he felt no inclination to pity them.The Director look at Ellen with a pleading look. “We will do anything for us to avoid any conflict between our nation. Please spare us, Commander Ellen.” “I don’t need your forgiveness, Director. The damaged
“What’s the situation?” Ellen asked, his gaze fixed on the apprehended individuals. Vox turned away from the others to report to Ellen. "Rumors are spreading about your activities here in Shinzen. Our neighboring enemies see this as an opportunity to attack our territory."Ellen clenched his teeth, his anger simmering beneath the surface. He closed his eyes and let out a heavy sigh. "Tell everyone to wrap things up here as soon as possible. Instruct Emilia to handle the rumors.""I also have news from Kester City, Commander," Vox continued, finally catching Ellen's attention."What happened? Is something wrong with my wife?" Ellen's voice was edged with concern."Ms. Sophie is in critical condition. She woke up briefly but fell asleep again, searching for you." Ellen's fists tightened, and he turned his gaze sharply to the director, who was being escorted out by his people."Everyone, leave. I want the director and Chief Annais with me."Seated in front of Chief Annais and the direct
On their way home, Ellen and Vox ride with convoy, two cars ahead and two behind. Vox opened the car door, allowing Ellen to step inside, holding the holy relic in his hands. The relic was secured in a briefcase on his lap, and Ellen kept staring at it, deep in thought. Vox joined him in the car, and they set off together."Everything is set, Commander. We're ready to depart," Vox said, glancing at Ellen and the holy relic.Ellen remained silent, his gaze fixed on the relic. Vox sensed unease in Ellen's demeanor."What's wrong, Commander? Is there an issue with the relic?" Vox inquired, his own uncertainty growing.Without a word, Ellen drew Vox's knife from his side and deliberately slit his palm. Vox recoiled in shock. "Commander!" he exclaimed, taken aback by Ellen's unexpected action.Ellen carefully opened the briefcase, revealing the sacred contents within. He scooped a bit of the holy relic onto his palm, watching as the water glowed with an ethereal light. As he applied the re
At Kester CityAs soon as Ellen gets out from the car, Emilia rushed into him delivering destressing news. “Commander,” Emilia’s face is perplexed, but you can see in her eyes that she’s worried and panicking.“Sophie’s in bad shape. We need to administer the antidote right now.” Ellen didn’t hesitate and run towards the mansion.Ellen stormed into Sophie’s room and witness how the doctors trying to revive his wife, Sophie. Ellen's heart clenched at the sight of the medical team working frantically to stabilize Sophie. The room was filled with the urgency of their movements, beeping monitors, and the hushed commands exchanged among the medical professionals.“Oxygen levels are dropping.” The nurse said while adjusting the oxygen flow.“Increase the oxygen flow, and let's continue compressions. We're not losing her!” Ellen heart sunk as he freezes in places while watching his wife fight for her life.“Commander!”“Commander Ellen! Snap out of it!” Emilia snap back Ellen from his rever
The next day, Ellen and Sophie are happily chatting with each other at the backyard. Sophie thought that it might be good for her and her baby to get a sunlight and fresh air from time to time. Ellen stare at his wife’s face, thanking the gods that she’s now fully recovered from the incident of drugging.Ellen held out Sophie’s hand and kissed the back of her palm. “I’m grateful for your recovery, Sophie. Thank you for staying so strong and not letting go.” Ellen said while his eyes baring deep emotion as he looks at Sophie. Sophie smiled softly and rub Ellen’s hand.“Why would I leave my husband behind?” Sophie said while giggling softly. Ellen finally felt relieve but he knows, once Sophie started working again, she undoubtedly will hear rumors about Ellen from the past few weeks.Ellen couldn’t help but think that she wanted to lock away Sophie from everyone and shield her from everything that harms her, but no one likes a possessive and obsessive husband, right? So, Ellen, even if
Ellen stayed out late when he glanced at the window, the sun is up now. He removed his reading glasses and rest his head on the headrest of his chair. Ellen stayed out late to cope up with the paper works that keeps piling up after his return. He wanted to make sure that he finish this by the end of the day and focus only on Sophie’s well-being, but looking at the paper work that’s been reduce to only half. Fatigue crept into his bones as he closes his eyes.“The sun is up boss. I told at the kitchen to prepare some light breakfast for you and Ms. Sophie.” Emilia said while looking down on the papers that she’s handling on the coffee table in front of her.“Sure, but I’ll eat with my wife.” Ellen said while massaging his temples.“Why don’t you take a rest, boss? I’ll handle this in the meantime.” Emilia offered. Taking her suggestion, Ellen conceded. "I'll take a short break. Wake me up in an hour, I need to finish this by the end of the day," he resolved, rising from his seat and
“This are the divorce papers. I want you to sign this and--” A knock caught everyone’s attention and a guard reveal itself. “Boss, someone claiming to be Ms. Sophie’s sister is here.” “What is Lily doing here?” Sophie’s grandmother asks and Sophie’s mother just shrugs. “I don’t know either.” “Also, Ms. Sophie is awake boss. Currently Ms. Sophie and Emilia is outside dealing with the visitor.” The guard added that made Ellen brows furrowed. Ellen don’t like this situation one bit. Ellen quickly gets up from his seat and rush outside. “Get those two ladies out of my study and escort them in front of the mansion.” The guard obeyed Ellen’s command and Ellen rush outside. Ellen stormed out of the house and found his wife arguing with Sophie. “So, this is the mansion that you and your husband is living in.” Lily said sarcastically while clapping slowly. “Sophie,” Ellen called out. Sophie and Lily look at Ellen’s direction. “Oh good! Your husband is here.” Ellen scan his wife’s well
“Sophie wake up!” Ellen said while cupping her wife cheeks. “Call the great doctor, NOW!” Ellen said furiously. He got up and carry her wife in his arms and about to run inside the mansion, but Sophie’s mom pulled Ellen back. “Where are you taking her?! She should be in a hospital!” She shouted. Ellen pulled his arm away from her grip and gritted his teeth. “Don’t test my patience and get out of my way!” Ellen couldn’t take it and shouted at Sophie’s mother. Her mother was taken aback by Ellen’s sudden outburst, Sophie’s mother steps back as he cowers in fear because of Ellen’s intense aura. Sophie’s mother can’t believe the sudden change in mood and aura in Sophie’s husband, it’s like he’s a different person. Ellen turns away, “I want all of them out of here. No one is allowed to enter this mansion without my permission. Understand?!” Ellen declared in annoyance. “Ellen,” The great doctor called out. Ellen’s turned to the great doctor before looking at his wife’s condition. Ellen