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The Return of the Hades Lumina Root
31As the guests at the gala began to make their way out, their expressions a mix of relief and lingering fear, Darien and Lavinia watched from the sidelines. They had become inadvertent heroes, a status that sat uncomfortably on Darien's shoulders. Marcella and Bennett, looking considerably weakened but alive, made their slow approach toward the exit. Their eyes met Darien's, and instead of gratitude, there was a flicker of the same disdain they had always shown him. "You think you're some kind of hero now, huh?" Marcella sneered, her voice weak but dripping with contempt. Despite her condition, she managed to stand tall, her pride seemingly untouched by the ordeal.Darien, caught off guard by her harshness, was momentarily speechless. He had braced for some bitterness, but her hostility caught him off guard.Lavinia, unable to contain her frustration, stepped up, her fists balled in anger. "He saved your ungrateful lives. The least you could do is say 'thank you," she retorted, he
The Return of the Hades Two burly men
32Lavinia, who had been quietly observing, noticed the shift in Darien's demeanor. "What was that about?" she asked, curiosity piqued.Darien shared the gist of his conversation with Ashton, and Lavinia's eyes widened in amazement and concern. "This could be it, Darien. But it sounds dangerous. Are you sure about this?"He nodded, determination setting in. "I have to try. It's a chance to get back everything I've lost."They made their way outside the gala hall to wait for Ashton's contact. Night had fallen, bringing a chill to the air. Darien shoved his hands in his pockets and paced, deep in thought. Lavinia watched him with a frown. "You seem troubled, beyond just this mission."Darien sighed. "It's been a long day. Dealing with the Smith family, then the poisoning. I just feel..." He struggled to find the words."Used? Betrayed?" Lavinia offered gently. Darien stopped pacing and leaned against the building, rubbing his eyes. "Both. All Cersei wanted was my miney for her gain. T
The Return of the Hades At the hospital
33All eyes turned towards the source, and a collective gasp swept through the crowd. "Gosh! She's so gorgeous!"A stunningly beautiful girl stepped forward, commanding attention. Her long, ebony hair cascaded down her back, and her emerald-green eyes shimmered with a powerful resolve. Dressed in a tailored business suit that accentuated her slender figure, she exuded an aura of authority and elegance. She ignored the others and walked directly towards Darien.The men, momentarily stunned, hesitated in their tracks. They exchanged glances, unsure of how to respond to this unexpected turn of events. The girl approached Darien, her eyes locked with his."Are you Darien French?" she asked, her voice gentle but firm.Darien, caught off guard by her sudden appearance, managed to nod, his gaze still wary. "Yes, I am. Who are you?"With a polite smile, she extended her hand. "I'm Amelia Fairchild from the Fairchild family in the mobile city of Aetherhaven."A wave of surprise rippled throug
The Return of the Hades QI warrior
34"Camila, please," Amelia began, her voice laced with a plea, "give him a chance. Grandfather's situation is dire, and if sir French can offer any hope—"Camila cut her off, her arms still firmly crossed, her stance unyielding. "Hope? From him?" She scoffed, her disbelief hanging heavy in the air. "Fine. If he's as miraculous as you claim, let's see him diagnose something. Anything." Her eyes, fierce and challenging, locked onto Darien's.Camilla was certainly younger than Amelia, but she has a formidable presence.Darien, although slightly taken aback by the sudden challenge, nodded slowly. "Alright. If that's what it takes to earn your trust."Camila smirked, a mix of arrogance and curiosity painting her features. "This should be good. Go on then, 'Doctor' French. Impress me."Darien stepped closer, the room's tension palpable. He could feel the eyes of everyone present boring into him, skepticism, and a hint of desperation mingling in the air. He reached out, his hand hovering mo
The Return of the Hades Dr. Peregrine
35Darien sighed, the weight of centuries of skepticism and misunderstanding pressing down on him in that moment. "I know how it sounds. But you saw the improvement in your grandfather's condition. Isn't that what truly matters?"Amelia bit her lip, her mind racing. The doubt was there, but so was the undeniable evidence of her grandfather's eased suffering. She glanced at Camila, whose face was a tumult of confusion and defiance, then back at Darien. "But why didn't you tell us sooner? About... this Qi healing?"Darien's gaze softened, and he gently withdrew his hands from the old man. "Because not everyone is ready to believe. And sometimes, disbelief can hinder the healing process more than help."Camila scoffed, rolling her eyes in a clear display of frustration and disbelief. "So, what now? This... Qi healing is supposed to cure him completely?"Darien shook his head, a solemn expression overtaking his features. "No, Camila. While I've managed to ease his discomfort and improve h
The Return of the Hades Convince
36In the tense atmosphere that had engulfed the room, Camila’s eyes flitted nervously between Amelia and Dr. Peregrine. She swallowed hard, her voice a mere whisper as she leaned closer to her sister. “Amelia, maybe... maybe we should listen. What if... what if something goes wrong?”Amelia, her jaw set and fists clenched so tight her knuckles were white, shot Camila a look of disbelief. “How can you say that now? After everything, we’ve seen?” Despite her defiant words, a sliver of doubt began to creep into her heart.The doctors surrounding them, sensing Amelia’s hesitance, chimed in, their voices overlapping in a cacophony of concern and professional insistence. “It’s for the best...” “Please reconsider...” “We’re here to help...”Amelia felt the weight of their words, each one like a blow to her resolve. She wavered, torn between her faith in Darien’s unconventional methods and the tangible authority of the medical professionals before her.Just then, Dr. Peregrine, sensing the s
The Return of the Hades Difficult decision
37The room fell silent, the only sounds the soft beeps of the medical equipment and Camila's quiet sobs. Dr. Peregrine, his cheek reddening from the impact, simply stared at Amelia, his expression a mix of shock and indignation.Without another word, Amelia turned away from him, fishing her phone out of her pocket with trembling hands. She dialed Darien’s number, her heartbeat loud in her ears."Sir French, you have to come back," she said urgently into the phone, her voice breaking. "It's Grandpa... they say... they say he doesn't have much time."On the other end of the line, Darien's voice was a soothing balm, calm and steady. "I’m on my way, miss Fairchild. Just hold on. I’ll do everything I can."Hanging up, Amelia felt a flicker of hope amidst the storm of her emotions. She turned to look at her sister, Camila, who was watching her with wide, tear-streaked eyes. Amelia reached out, her hand shaking, and took Camila’s in her own, squeezing gently.Camila returned the squeeze, he
The Return of the Hades Second slap
38Amelia's hand struck Dr. Peregrine's face for the second time, her anger at his stubbornness and pettiness boiling over. The sharp slap echoed through the corridor, a sound that seemed to freeze everyone in place."Enough!" Amelia's voice was a fierce whisper, her eyes blazing. Dr. Peregrine, holding his cheek, looked at her in disbelief, his own anger flaring."You dare?" he began, his voice rising in pitch."I've had enough of your childish games!" Amelia cut him off, her chest heaving with emotion. "This is about my grandpa's life, not your ego!"The other doctors and nurses, who had gathered at a distance, watched in shock, their expressions ranging from disbelief to concern. They whispered among themselves, none daring to intervene.Darien watched the exchange with a furrowed brow, clearly weighing his next move. Camila, beside Amelia, clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms as she struggled with a mix of admiration for her sister's courage and fear of the consequ