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41Miranda, a young nurse who had been quietly observing from the back, stepped forward, her laughter joining the chorus. "I never thought I'd see the day when Dr. Peregrine would run from a jar of spiders!" she exclaimed between fits of giggles.Darien, leaning against a wall for support, shook his head in amusement. "It seems there are more ways to heal than just medicine. Sometimes, a good laugh is the best cure."Amelia, her heart lighter than it had been in days, nodded in agreement. "You've given us so much more than just healing, sir French. You've brought us together, shown us the power of keeping an open mind, and yes, given us a good laugh."It was nothing, really, miss Fairchild." He said.Amelia, still basking in the glow of her grandfather's miraculous recovery, turned her attention to ensuring Darien's comfort. "I'll have my driver ready to take you home," she said, already moving towards her phone. A few swift touches later, she confirmed, "The car will be ready shortly
The Return of the Hades Deal for Lumina Root
42"The Crimson Shadows," Amelia echoed, her voice laced with distaste. "Why am I not surprised?"The gang leader, now nursing his pride as much as his physical wounds, smirked through the pain. "You've stepped on the wrong toes, lady. The Crimson Shadows don't forgive, and they don't forget."Darien, standing beside Amelia, his demeanor calm but alert, addressed the gang leader. "What does Vallentini want with us?""He doesn't share his reasons with the likes of us," the leader spat, attempting to regain some semblance of defiance. "You've got something he wants, or you've done something he doesn't like. Either way, you're in his sights now."In the tense silence that followed the gang leader's revelation, Darien's patience wore thin. Without warning, he delivered another swift blow to the man, who crumbled with a grunt of pain. "Enough of your games," Darien hissed, his voice low and dangerous. "Shut up and listen."The man, now trembling and holding his side, looked up at Darien wi
The Return of the Hades What!? No Lumina Root?
43Two days later Darien received a call from Amelia asking for him to come over to their house. Over the phone, Amelia had sounded a little hesitant and apologetic and Darien couldn't decipher why, the only way to find out was to seek Amelia Fairchild out, and so wasting no time, Darien headed over to her house, On getting to the Fairchild's residence, Darien met the imposing figures of various securities at the gate, and dismissed their appearance.“S-sir French…It's so good to see you again.” Camilla exclaimed as soon as she saw Darien, a little smile lighting her face up, Darien smiled in response and gave her a small nod.A knowing smile etched on Camilla's face as she nodded and informed Darien of Amelia's whereabouts. Camilla led Darien into an office den, where he had to wait a few minutes before Amelia's arrival, standing behind her was a man who had uncanny resemblance to Camilla, beside the man stood a woman with a slight scowl on her face.Darien got to his feet to welco
The Return of the Hades Crude behavior!
44What!?“Is this some sort of a joke?!”Darien demanded through gritted teeth, he could scarcely believe what he was hearing, beside him his hands clenched and unclenched of their accord.“It's not a joke! You either take the money and leave or you don't take it at all! Either way, you're not getting the Lumina Root!”Felicia Fairchild's screeching voice reverberated through the room as she glared at Darien.Her outburst did nothing to faze Darien, as he glared intently at her husband, his expression was a mix of shock, confusion as well as pain. A surge of anger courses through Darien, but he tried to suppress it.With his unflinching gaze, he arched a brow at Theodore,“Mr Theodore Fairchild, just like your surname, I want to believe that you'd be fair in your dealings. Your family name is one that exudes influence and honour. The deal was for me to heal your father and get the Lumina Root in exchange, so how then is it honourable to go back on your family's promise? How does that
The Return of the Hades Defeat them all
45Darien's expression was stone cold, his anger simmered beneath the surface, his eyes bore into Theodore's with unyielding resolve. "Being outnumbered has never determined the outcome of a true battle. It's not about the number of men standing with you, but the strength within the one who stands."Amelia, watching the confrontation unfold, felt a mixture of fear and awe. This was the second time she saw him like this—so formidable and unafraid. It made her reconsider the simplicity she had attributed to his character.Darien turned his gaze towards the assembled guards, assessing them with a calmness that belied the tension in the air. "You might want to reconsider your approach, Mr. Fairchild. I came here in peace, seeking only what was promised. Yet, you meet me with threats and force."Theodore's smirk wavered, sensing the conviction in Darien's voice. For a moment, doubt flickered in his eyes, but his pride and the need to maintain control in front of his family and the guards s
The Return of the Hades General Flint
46In the midst of the standoff, a guard hurriedly approached Theodore, whispering urgently into his ear. Felicia, standing close by, overheard the exchange and couldn't suppress a smug smirk that quickly spread across her face. Theodore's initial fear melted away, replaced by a gleeful anticipation. He whispered back, nodding, then turned to face Darien with a newfound arrogance, a stark contrast to the apprehension that had clouded his demeanor moments earlier."Why so confident all of a sudden?" Darien questioned, noting the shift in Theodore's expression. He scanned the room, trying to decipher the cause of their sudden smugness but found no clues.Theodore didn't answer directly. Instead, he shared a look with Felicia, their smirks broadening as if they held a winning hand in a game. "You'll see," Theodore taunted, his voice dripping with disdain.Darien shook his head, sighing. "Last chance to do the right thing," he said, his tone even, but Theodore and Felicia merely laughed
The Return of the Hades Regrets
47Theodore stumbled back, hand flying to his reddened cheek, eyes wide with shock and disbelief. Felicia's mouth hung open, her previous arrogance now replaced by a fear that chilled her to the bone."Show some respect," Flint growled, his voice low and dangerous. "This man, is not who you think he is. He is Commandant French, a hero of the highest order, and you would do well to remember that."But Theodore, ever the fool, found the audacity to retort through gritted teeth, his own fists now clenched in a futile gesture of defiance. "A hero? This... healer? You expect us to believe that?"Felicia, though visibly shaken, tried to stand by her husband's side, her voice quivering as she spoke. "Yes, it's... it's impossible. We refuse to believe such nonsense."Darien, who had been a silent observer to the escalating confrontation, finally stepped forward. His coolness was a stark contrast to the heated exchanges, his demeanor calm and composed."Believe what you will," Darien said, his
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48Once outside, Flint quickly caught up to Darien, matching his pace with a sense of urgency. "Commandant... I mean Hades" Flint began, his voice low and filled with a mix of confusion and disbelief. "How... how are you still among the living? We mourned you. I thought you were dead."Darien, walking with a steady pace, kept his gaze forward. His face was calm, but the tightness around his eyes betrayed the pain and fatigue that lay beneath. "I was meant to be," he said, his voice just above a whisper. "But fate had other plans."Flint's steps faltered for a moment, his mind racing. The revelation shook him to his core. He had looked up to Darien, known as Hades, for his unmatched leadership and the victories he led Usatti to. The thought that he had been alive all this while, hidden in shadows, was almost too much to process."But why? Why let us believe you were gone?" Flint asked, his brows furrowed, trying to understand.Darien stopped walking and turned to face Flint. "After th
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167The mayor's eyes widened in surprise at Lavinia's bold declaration, a flicker of fear crossing his features before he quickly masked it with a forced smile. "Of course, Ms. Luciano," he said smoothly, his voice dripping with false sincerity. "I'll do everything in my power to assist you in your investigation."But as Darien and Lavinia left the mayor's office, they knew they couldn't trust him. As Darien and Lavinia exited the mayor's office, their minds still reeling from the encounter, they were suddenly confronted with an unexpected sight. Standing before them, blocking their path, were Cersei, her brother Bennett, and their mother Marcela.Darien's jaw clenched instinctively as he locked eyes with Cersei, the source of so much turmoil in their lives. He could feel Lavinia tensing beside him, her anger palpable in the air.Cersei's lips curled into a malicious smirk as she regarded Darien with contempt, her eyes flashing with animosity. "Well, well, well, if it isn't the noble
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164One week had passed since Darien's intense battle with Gangatsu. The victory had left him physically exhausted but emotionally elated. As he sat in his study, the weight of their recent ordeal still heavy on his mind, he poured over maps and scrolls, searching for any clue that could lead them to Emma.Lavinia entered the room, her expression grave and her brow furrowed with worry. She hesitated for a moment before speaking, unsure of how Darien would react to the news she bore."Sir French," she began, her voice soft but tinged with concern, "there's something you need to know."Darien glanced up from his work, his eyes narrowing in curiosity. "What is it, Lavinia?" he asked, his tone tinged with apprehension. "What's happened?"Lavinia took a deep breath, steeling herself for his reaction. "Even if I told you, you wouldn't believe me," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.Darien's heart skipped a beat, a cold feeling settling in the pit of his stomach. "Try me," he re
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165One week had passed since Darien's intense battle with Gangatsu. The victory had left him physically exhausted but emotionally elated. As he sat in his study, the weight of their recent ordeal still heavy on his mind, he poured over maps and scrolls, searching for any clue that could lead them to Emma.Lavinia entered the room, her expression grave and her brow furrowed with worry. She hesitated for a moment before speaking, unsure of how Darien would react to the news she bore."Sir French," she began, her voice soft but tinged with concern, "there's something you need to know."Darien glanced up from his work, his eyes narrowing in curiosity. "What is it, Lavinia?" he asked, his tone tinged with apprehension. "What's happened?"Lavinia took a deep breath, steeling herself for his reaction. "Even if I told you, you wouldn't believe me," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.Darien's heart skipped a beat, a cold feeling settling in the pit of his stomach. "Try me," he rep
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164Darien's heart pounded in his chest as he dodged Gangatsu's lethal strikes, his muscles burning with exertion. He couldn't afford to lose focus now, not when victory was within reach.Gangatsu's lips curled into a cruel smile as he lunged forward once more, his movements swift and deadly. "You can't escape, Darien," he taunted, his voice dripping with malice. "Your fate is sealed."Darien gritted his teeth, his mind racing as he searched for a way to turn the tide. He couldn't let Gangatsu win - not after all they had been through. With a determined growl, he launched himself at his opponent, fists flying in a desperate flurry of blows.Each strike landed with satisfying force, driving Gangatsu further back with every blow. But the villain was relentless, his attacks coming with ferocious speed and precision."You think you can defeat me?" Gangatsu sneered, his eyes burning with hatred. "You're nothing but a foolish child."Darien's blood boiled at the insult, fueling his determina
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163Darien made his way back home, the weight of the night's events heavy on his shoulders. With each step, his mind churned with thoughts of Emma and the dangerous journey ahead. He couldn't afford to fail her, not after everything she meant to him.As he entered his home, Lavinia approached him, her expression a mix of concern and hope. "Sir French, did you find her?" she asked, her voice trembling with anticipation.Darien's heart sank as he met her gaze. "Unfortunately, no," he replied, his voice heavy with regret. "But I promise you, Lavinia, I'll do everything in my power to bring her back safely."Lavinia's eyes brimmed with tears, her hands trembling at her sides. "Oh, sir French," she choked out, her voice barely a whisper. "She's like family to us. I can't bear the thought of her in danger."Darien's chest tightened with emotion as he reached out to comfort her, his hand resting gently on her shoulder. "I know, Lavinia," he murmured, his voice soft with empathy. "But we have
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162Gangatsu staggered backwards under the force of Darien's onslaught, surprise and fury mingling on his bloodied face. "How?!" he spat through clenched teeth. "The poison should have weakened you!"Darien drove forward with relentless intensity. "It'll take more than that to keep me down," he growled. Gangatsu rallied, blocking the blows with growing desperation. But Darien was in his element now, striking with lightning speed and laser focus. Gangatsu's defenses slowly crumbled under the assault.Finding an opening, Darien landed a crushing blow to Gangatsu's jaw, followed by a punishing kick to his midsection. Gangatsu crashed to the ground, gasping for breath. But he was far from beaten. With a roar of rage, he swept his leg in an attempt to trip Darien. Darien leapt nimbly over the attack and responded with a flurry of punches, driving Gangatsu further back. "Give up!" Darien demanded through gritted teeth. But Gangatsu only snarled, launching himself back into the fray with
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Darien squared his shoulders, his gaze unwavering as he met Gangatsu's chilling stare. "I'm here, Gangatsu," he replied, his voice steady despite the tension crackling in the air. "Ready to settle this once and for all."Gangatsu's lips curled into a cold smile, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Bold words, Sir French. But words won't save you now." He gestured towards the clearing where they stood, surrounded by the towering trees of the forest. "Shall we begin?"Darien nodded, his hand hovering near the holster of his gun. "Let's not waste any time."Without a word, Gangatsu lunged forward, his movements swift and precise. Darien barely had time to react, ducking and weaving to avoid the flurry of blows raining down on him. His heart pounded in his chest as he fought to keep pace with Gangatsu's relentless assault."You're not bad, French," Gangatsu taunted, his voice dripping with condescension. "But you're out of your league here."Darien gritted his teeth, his muscles burning wi
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160Darien made his way back home, the weight of the night's events heavy on his shoulders. With each step, his mind churned with thoughts of Emma and the dangerous journey ahead. He couldn't afford to fail her, not after everything she meant to him.As he entered his home, Lavinia approached him, her expression a mix of concern and hope. "Sir French, did you find her?" she asked, her voice trembling with anticipation.Darien's heart sank as he met her gaze. "Unfortunately, no," he replied, his voice heavy with regret. "But I promise you, Lavinia, I'll do everything in my power to bring her back safely."Lavinia's eyes brimmed with tears, her hands trembling at her sides. "Oh, sir French," she choked out, her voice barely a whisper. "She's like family to us. I can't bear the thought of her in danger."Darien's chest tightened with emotion as he reached out to comfort her, his hand resting gently on her shoulder. "I know, Lavinia," he murmured, his voice soft with empathy. "But we have
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159As Darien left the room, his mind swirled with thoughts. He knew trusting Barnet was a risk, but finding Emma took priority. He strode through the halls, footsteps echoing with purpose.Barnet scrambled after him, still shaken. "The Shadow Broker frequents The Drunken Rogue tavern at dusk," he informed. "I'll send word of your meeting. But come alone - he's paranoid."Darien stopped and turned, eyes boring into Barnet's. "This had better not be a trap. For your sake."Barnet nodded fervently. "I want this nightmare to end as much as you. Please...just spare me once you have her." Without waiting for a reply, he scurried away like a frightened rat.Darien sighed heavily. As much as he hated it, Barnet may be his only lead. He had to take the chance.Night fell as he entered the tavern. Patrons drank and gambled rowdily, paying him no mind. Scanning the dim room, his eyes fell upon a hooded figure in the corner, sipping alone.He approached cautiously. "The Shadow Broker, I presume?
