2024-09-15 17:21:24"Hello? Brother-in-law? Is that you, brother-in-law?" Upon discovering that the call had connected, Heidi's anxious voice came from the other end.
"Um... Heidi, it's me, Joseph," Joseph calmly replied.
"Brother-in-law, what are you doing? Such a grown man, not answering calls, not replying to messages, disappearing for an entire day. Do you know how worried I was about you?"
"I called many neighbors and relatives, and they all said they hadn't seen you. I was so anxious that I was about to call the police."
"Do you have any idea how concerned I was that you might have jumped into the river in despair?"
"..."
Without letting Joseph say much, Heidi started scolding him.
Hearing all this, Joseph could only smile helplessly.
After thoroughly reprimanding Joseph, Heidi finally stopped, feeling much more at ease.
"Are you done?" Joseph asked with a smile.
"I'm done. Don't do this again next time. And I'm serious, don't think of doing anything rash," Heidi continued.
"I just didn't have my phone with me temporarily, so I couldn't answer the calls. I've been cooking this whole time," Joseph felt it necessary to explain.
"Whew... Speaking of eating, I haven't eaten yet. I'm starving to death," upon mentioning this, Heidi sounded so aggrieved that she was about to cry. When Joseph was around, he never let her go hungry. Today, with Joseph gone for just one day, she was already starving.
"What's going on? It's already almost 9 o'clock. Hasn't dinner been prepared at home?" Joseph asked casually.
"Brother-in-law, you have no idea. My dad's cooking skills are so bad that even dogs wouldn't eat what he makes," Heidi said.
"Of course, if my mom cooks, it's even more terrifying."
"The things they make are simply inedible. I took a bite and completely lost my appetite. I can only eat instant noodles now," when it came to food, Heidi rambled on and on.
"Before I left at noon, I put some prepared dishes in the second layer of the living room fridge. There are vegetables, meat, and even a steak. You can take them out and eat. It's enough for one meal."
"When your dad was cooking, he probably didn't open the living room fridge, so he didn't see the food inside," Joseph said offhandedly.
"Ah? Really?" Hearing this, Heidi was overjoyed.
"Go take a look, and you'll know. Just heat it up, and it'll be ready to eat," Joseph said with a smile.
"I'll go check," Heidi immediately took a bowl and chopsticks from the kitchen and hurried to the living room. She opened the second layer of the fridge and found that there were indeed five or six dishes inside, including her favorite cumin lamb chops. Heidi instantly had tears in her eyes.
"Whew, it's really here. Brother-in-law, you're truly too kind. You're the best brother-in-law in the world," Heidi directly took action, scooping a large portion of the lamb chops into her bowl, and secretly returned to her room.
Back in her room, she started eating.
"Wow, it smells so good. My dad's cooking skills can't even compare to yours," Heidi couldn't stop praising.
"Be careful eating it cold. You might get an upset stomach," Joseph reminded her helplessly.
"I can't be bothered about that now. I'm starving. Without you, I really don't even have food to eat," Heidi said.
"Brother-in-law, I miss you. I don't know how I'll live in the future. Do I have to eat out every day?"
"Brother-in-law, where are you staying now? Should I move in with you? That way, I can eat your cooking every day."
"..."
Heidi kept talking while eating.
"Right now, I'm staying at a friend's place. I don't have money to rent a place. When I have money, I'll see if I want to rent a house," Joseph said casually.
"Ah? Is that so? Then can I come over and freeload meals? I can pay for my share of the food. I have pocket money," Heidi said.
"Oh, right. Brother-in-law, you must be short on money now. I'll transfer some to you later."
"When you have money to rent a house in the future, I'll move in with you."
"By the way, about you and my sister getting divorced, don't be too sad. There are plenty of good women in this world. If my sister doesn't want you, it's her loss. One day, she'll regret it."
"If you really can't take it, I'll marry you in my sister's place. She doesn't cherish you, but I do," Heidi's words became more and more unrestrained.
*Pfft!* Joseph, who had just poured himself a glass of water and taken a sip, spat it out upon hearing Heidi's shocking statement.
"What do you mean by marrying me in your sister's place? Don't talk nonsense, okay? Can such a thing even be substituted?"
"Are you trying to sell yourself to me for a mouthful of food?" Joseph almost collapsed on the spot. This girl's way of thinking was truly bizarre.
"What's wrong with that? What's wrong with doing it for a mouthful of food? You're much better than those hypocritical jerks. Brother-in-law, why don't you consider it?"
"I'm very easy to support. As long as I have food to eat, it's enough. My monthly allowance is also not bad, but I never buy branded clothes or makeup. I basically spend very little each month," Heidi said solemnly.
"Stop talking nonsense. Eat your food properly. Don't you have school tomorrow?" Joseph laughed, not taking Heidi's words to heart at all.
"I do! Whew... In the future, no one will drive me to school, and no one will cook for me! When I'm sick, there won't even be anyone to buy medicine for me," upon mentioning school, Heidi immediately became sorrowful.
"Alright, you're an adult now. You need to learn to take care of yourself. If your stomach feels uncomfortable after eating cold food, there's medicine in the medicine box in the living room. I've written clear instructions on how to use the medicine," Joseph took the opportunity to remind her again.
"You're still the most considerate one, brother-in-law. You're such a good person, the best," Heidi felt touched in her heart. It was difficult to find another man in this world who was so meticulous and caring.
"If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now," Joseph saw that they had been chatting for quite a while.
"Wait, brother-in-law. Have you figured out what work you'll do in the future? Is there anything I can help with regarding work?" Heidi suddenly asked.
"As for work, my friend should have arranged it for me," Joseph scratched his head, a bit uncertain.
"What do you mean by 'should have arranged'? Has it been arranged or not? What kind of work has your friend arranged for you?" Heidi was a bit exasperated upon hearing these vague words.
"If there are no issues, I should be going to work as a teacher," Joseph answered with some uncertainty.
"A teacher? An elementary school teacher? Or a kindergarten teacher? If it's an elementary school teacher, that's okay. Although the pay isn't high, it's stable," Heidi said knowledgeably.
"Not an elementary school teacher. A teacher at Nova University," Joseph explained.
"What? A teacher at Nova University?" Upon hearing Joseph's words, Heidi was startled. She suspected that she had misheard or that Joseph had made a mistake.
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Chapter 862
Kitaharai lunged forward in a sudden burst, aiming straight for Joseph.Though the dagger in Joseph’s hand appeared short and unassuming, the force behind it was formidable. With a deft parry and a fluid sidestep, he neutralized the strike effortlessly.When the first attack failed, Kitaharai sprang into the air. In the span of mere seconds, he unleashed dozens of flying kicks in rapid succession—each one sharp and precise. Yet every single blow was dissolved with ease.Joseph was far stronger, his build more solid, his movements swifter and more controlled.Most of Kitaharai’s strikes cut through empty air; those that did not were met head-on and overpowered.Compared to his brother, Kitaharai relied more on agility and technique. But age had caught up with him. Speed without strength was hollow, and his body no longer possessed the vigor it once had.Joseph had not expected this old skeleton to rush so eagerly to Nova City to meet his end.Steel clashed against steel, sparks scatter
Chapter 861
“I’m taking his head with me.”Joseph glanced at Kitaharano, sprawled helplessly on the ground.“This…”Mandy and Clarence Bennett were momentarily stunned.Without waiting for their reply, Joseph crouched down. Kitaharano had not yet drawn his final breath.“Didn’t you once say your dream was to be a wanderer, unbound and free?” Joseph said quietly. “And yet, you never escaped the world’s chains. In the end, you came to Elysia for money.”“I admired your philosophy once. It’s a pity—it was never true freedom.”With a faint sigh, Joseph pried the long blade from Kitaharano’s hand.He weighed the weapon briefly, then gripped it with both hands. In a single, decisive stroke, he severed Kitaharano’s head.“Ugh—!”Several young recruits, unaccustomed to such brutality, turned pale and retched. Their legs buckled beneath them.For many, it was the first time witnessing a man killed before their eyes. The shock was more than they could bear.“Whether you agree or not, I’m taking it,” Joseph
Chapter 860
The blade swept past Joseph’s face, stopping a mere hair’s breadth from the tip of his nose.Its edge sliced clean through the black cloth masking the attacker, splitting it neatly in two.Caught off guard, the man in black had not anticipated such a turn. He immediately pulled away from Kitaharano, putting distance between them as the clash momentarily ceased.With the veil torn apart, his true face was revealed.“It’s him!”“How could it be him?”Clarence Bennett and Mandy cried out in unison.For the masked man was none other than Joseph—the same Joseph they had encountered twice before.“Hahaha! Hahahaha… So it is you, Autumnless!”“Kill you, and I claim the top rank on the assassin leaderboard.”Kitaharano’s face twisted with malice as he spoke.“Kill me? You overestimate yourself.”Joseph let out a cold, dismissive laugh.“Brother Joseph?”Clarence Bennett exclaimed.“Take the wounded and clear out of this building. Leave him to me.”Joseph tilted his head slightly toward Claren
Chapter 859
“Fine. Then we move together.”Clarence Bennett agreed without hesitation.On a battlefield, there is no space for sentiment or prolonged debate—everything unfolds in flashes of lightning.“You five—on me!”“The rest of you, lay down suppressive fire from the front!”With that command, Clarence led his small team toward the flank.At his signal, a dense barrage erupted from the front line.Moments later, gunfire flared from the side as well.Ahead of them, a shadow moved with uncanny agility, scaling half-finished structures as though walking on air.The skeletal buildings, riddled with gaps and broken walls, only enhanced his mobility.Yet even he could not ignore the storm of bullets behind him. He was forced to retreat along a narrow route.Seeing this, Mandy and Clarence exchanged a sharp glance.Their plan was working.“Push forward!”Clarence barked.The frontal unit advanced swiftly.As anticipated, the target veered toward the dead-end alley Mandy had identified.Though it was
Chapter 858
“Oh—there’s one more thing.”Joseph rose abruptly, as though something had just occurred to him.“What is it, Young Lord?”Neil Foster turned toward him.“I’ve brought my master’s memorial tablet with me.”“I want to place it beneath his portrait in the hall.”“Tonight, I will offer their severed heads in tribute to his spirit.”Joseph’s voice was cold as steel.“We await your command.”Brian Adams and Neil Foster bowed solemnly.The three then proceeded to the hall, where Joseph carefully set the memorial tablet beneath the portrait of Eugene Wilson.When all was arranged, Brian handed him a stick of incense. Joseph bowed three times before the tablet.“Master, so long as I live, one day I will lay every enemy’s head before you.”“With the skulls of those heartless traitors, I will honor your spirit.”His expression was grave, his voice thick with restrained emotion.He placed the incense upright before the tablet.Brian stepped forward next.“General, even if it costs me this life,
Chapter 857
“Young Lord, take a look.”“Based on the intelligence we’ve gathered, their ambush locations are largely in line with our projections.”“Clarence Bennett must have deciphered the map.”“They’ll initiate their offensive at five. From here, we should be able to observe the outcome in real time.”“If they succeed, the individual targets will disappear from our feed.”Neil Foster spread a map across the table.“How much they ultimately achieve will depend on battlefield command.”“This engagement will reveal just how capable Clarence Bennett truly is.”Joseph nodded slightly.“Commanders forged in the southern campaigns are rarely mediocre—especially one with such a decorated record.”Brian Adams added.“What about our own deployment? Is everything in place?”Joseph asked.“Old Adams and I have made the necessary arrangements.”“We’ve handled operations like this for years. There shouldn’t be any issues.”“Still, we’d appreciate your input, Young Lord.”Neil said.“We can review it again—
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