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“Natasha has made all the necessary arrangements, you can return back to Armoria with ease,” Ethan said, walking towards the door.

“What about you?” Darren asked.

“I know where Cyrus and his men are, I need to go there and finish them off before they leave Chelmen.”

“Wasn't it solo missions like this that even led you to this predicament? Now you have survived, you might not be so lucky next time Ethan.”

He paused, placing an arm on Darren's shoulders. “This time, I will be.”

Darren watched as Ethan exited the house. He stood by the street at the designated spot and then a black car pulled over and an elderly looking man came out of the car.

“You must be Ethan Vanguard,” the man greeted in a thick accent. “Everything you need is in the trunk, and here are the car keys. Please return the car, the last people to use they didn't,” he said, voice dripping with sarcasm.

Ethan smirked. “Best believe I will, but it may have some blood stains.”

The man's eyes widened upon hearing what E