Toliva sighed, sensing the rising panic and urgency in the meeting room. "Actually, I have already found a solution" he finally said. "Huh" he instantly became the center of attention. "I managed to strike a deal with Dremelia Investment Group. They plan to buy all our assets and in return we become their subordinates.. meaning we get to have their protection" "No. I refuse to accept that!" a member of the Robinson Family stood up in rebellion. He was a member of Toliva's late father's generation. In the whole family, he was one of the oldest surviving members. Even Toliva had to respectfully refer to him as Uncle Harry. "The Robinson Family has existed for years. We were one of the earliest settlers of this City. Even the Vlad family cannot compete with us when it comes to history. Dremelia Investment Group barely has a year of history in this city. Although our Robinson Family has fallen, it is not to the point where we have to become Subordinates to such a power" Uncle H
The next day arrived in a jifty. Placing a call across to Amelia, Drew informed her of his journey to North Heights to attend the large scale Auction hosted by Silver Eagles Auction House. "I've heard of that company. It occupies an even larger market when compared to Red Mist Corp, even though the latter had more history than the former" Amelia remarked. "You should be careful. North Heights is an uncharted territory. The number of experts and their level of power is not something those in Delta City can compare" Amelia warned. "Tch. Should you be bothered about me? You should be worried about yourself. What if that Assassin strikes again or if Red Mist Corp targets you again?" Drew laughed. "Hm. You are right. Though I doubt that would be happening " "Eh?" "The Auction hosted by Silver Eagles Auction House is bound to be a large scale event. Even the Patriarchs of the Great Families in the City will either attend or send their envoys. I doubt whoever is behind Red Mist Corp wi
"Brat. Do you know who I am?" Larx frowned."You are the Patriarch of the Lukas family" Drew shrugged."And you dare talk to me in that manner?!" the frown on Larx face deepened, a terrifying pressure gradually emanating from him"It hasn't gotten to that extent" Mr. Henicky hurriedly spoke out to soften the tense atmosphere.He was afraid that a conflict might break out between the two parties. One of them was his long time friend and the other was a talented junior with an unknown background who was also the key to treating his illness."Tsk. Tsk. How low can you bring yourself to be to the point you were about to attack a junior" Jarin chuckled in a taunting manner.Taking a deep breath, Larx gave Drew one last long look before no longer paying him any attention."Alright. Since that's settled, let's get in our way now. The Auction is going to be held tomorrow. I fear that if we don't hurry, we won't be able to book any hotels " Mr. Henicky warned. Walking out from the garden, the
Silence.. "Only one?" Mr. Henicky frowned, appearing worried. They were currently four in number. A single room wouldn't be able to contain them. "Yes Sirs. All the rooms are fully booked" the Receptionist shrugged helplessly. "If that's the case, I'll find somewhere else" Drew volunteered. "Hmph. At least you are able to read the situation" Larx snorted "Are you sure? I mean isn't this your first time in the City?" Mr. Henicky asked Aiden with a worried expression. "I'm mean, we can all share the room while my chauffeur sleeps inside the limo" "It's okay. I have my ways. Not to mention I am afraid a certain somebody wouldn't accept sharing a room with me " as Drew said this, his eyes fell on Larx who snorted in response. "Nick just let it rest. Drew is a talented junior. Perhaps he has a way" Jarin spoke up. After a bit, Mr. Henicky finally gave in Walking out of the Hotel premises, Drew frowned. Although he sounded confident back there, only he knew he had no way to
"What a shock , I never expected to see you again" Drew remarked with surprise. He was currently at the driver area of a black sedan. Besides him was Tom. However unlike the last time he saw her, she was clad in female clothes, leaving her feminine charms in full display. Tom was a Medicine genius Drew met in the past back in Delta City. At that time she was posing as a guy and managed to successfully fool everybody. Due to a series of disagreement, the both of them had a little spar and Drew ended up coming out on top. That was when he discovered she was a female posing as a male all along. Apparently, the girl he saved ended up being her younger sister named Rosalie. "What happened? why did you discard your manish dress up" Drew asked curiously. "Sigh.. a lot of things happened but it's fine. Don't bother about our problems" Tom bit her lower lips as she replied. Drew frowned. He sensed that there was something going up with Tom but since the other party didn't want to ope
That evening, the Mick family had dinner alongside Drew. When Tom's father joined them for dinner, Drew used the opportunity to size up the other man. Caleb Mick as that was his real name didn't look anything like Drew had anticipated. He didn't have the overbearing personage befitting of a former military officer. Instead he looked just like a regular old retired salary man clad in track suits and limpid eyes. His face was pale and his body skinny with his cheeks bones protruded forward like there was not enough flesh to cover it up. "Hm? Who's this young man?" Mr. Caleb asked after he sat at the dinning table and noticed Drew's presence. "Dad! He's Big Sister's friend..." Rosalie actively chimed in as she explained how they met. "So you are the Individual who once defeated my daughter back at Delta City?" Mr. Caleb nodded with acknowledgement. "Before that incident, Tom prided herself in her medicinal skills causing her to become conceited. But after the defeat she suffered
The whole dinning table plunged into a silent atmosphere after Becky's narration. "Say Uncle Caleb, have you been feeling these symptoms?" Drew asked, breaking the silence. "Indeed.. that was why I was sent home from the field. Everybody believed it was due to the injury I received on the battle field.. to think I would be inflicted with such a deadly curse" Mr. Caleb mumbled. It was unknown what was going on in his mind. "Drew! You can heal my father right?" Tom suddenly grabbed Drew's arm, with a pleading expression. "About that.." Drew turned towards Mr. Caleb. "How long he has been inflicted with the curse will determine whether I will be able to heal him" "Say Uncle Caleb, was there anything suspicious before you got afflicted with the curse?" Drew asked. "Suspicious? The symptoms began to show after.. wait! I think I remember now!" Mr. Caleb's eyes flashed with self-realization. "The only thing suspicious is this incense given to me before I went off to the field" he rev
The next day finally arrived; the day of the auction!"Uhm. Uncle Caleb are you really sure Silver Eagles Auction House can provide the below listed herbs?" Drew asked with a wry smile as he glanced through at the paper sheet he held. On it was the list of herbs needed to concoct the antidote for the Sun Curse.Although Drew was the one who wrote them down, he hadn't even heard about the majority of them."Of course. Silver Eagles Auction is a major player in the Auction market of Starling. If there's anywhere you can find those herbs, it must be there " Mr. Caleb replied confidently."Though I am not sure if they would put out those herbs for auction, so you'll probably have to contact them privately if you want to make a purchase "Drew nodded, since what the other party said made a lot of sensee. After all, he had a hunch that most of the herbs were very expensive and valuable."I'm ready " just then, a beautiful figure stepped out from the bungalow as she took graceful steps towar