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“Once they enter Nova City, we’ll be dragged into urban warfare,” Clarence Bennett said gravely. “In close-quarters fighting, we lose the advantage of numbers and heavy equipment.”“And their gear may be no worse than ours.”“With civilians everywhere, our hands will be tied.”“So this time, you’re not participating. It’s too dangerous.”He shook his head again, resolute.“We could intercept them outside the city,” Mandy countered at once. “In open terrain, we can leverage our superiority in manpower and firepower.”“But how?” Clarence replied. “We can’t track their movements.”“If we had the kind of intelligence network the Southern Frontier forces once had, an ambush might be possible.”“But this happened too suddenly. There’s no time to request their assistance.”“Besides, this isn’t the past. Without prior deployment and preparation, even they couldn’t monitor these people’s movements in real time.”Mandy picked up the file from the desk and studied it carefully.“Then how does th
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“That may be true,” Blake Morgan said calmly, “but I trust Joseph. He’ll eliminate them before they can gain a foothold.”“And I won’t be going to the Nova City Police Department alone. I’ll bring plenty of men with me.”“You do the same. Whenever you go out, take extra security—especially around the house. Increase the guards.”“Don’t worry about me,” Mason Morgan replied. “I’ll handle it.”“Good.”Blake patted Mason on the shoulder and moved to leave.“I’m coming with you,” Mason said, rising to his feet after all.Blake sighed. “Very well. We’ll go together.”He knew better than to argue further.Joseph and Alice stepped out with them.Before long, the four of them reached the ground floor.“Alice, your grandfather and I are heading to the police department. Call if anything happens,” Mason said.Then he turned to Joseph, his expression grave.“My future son-in-law, I’m entrusting Alice’s safety to you.”“You have my word, Uncle Mason,” Joseph replied with a slight nod. “Nothing wi
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Once inside the elevator, Alice finally let out a quiet breath of relief. She was, by nature, somewhat reserved, and being the focus of so many watchful eyes had left her faintly embarrassed.The reason she had refused to release Joseph’s hand was simple: she wanted everyone to understand the nature of their relationship—to make a silent declaration that he was hers.After all, every woman harbors, in some corner of her heart, a measure of possessiveness.The elevator soon came to a stop, and the two stepped out together.“Come on, Joseph,” Alice said softly. “Grandfather’s office is this way.”“I know. I’ve been here more times than I can count,” Joseph replied with a faint smile.Outside the office, Alice knocked on the door.Moments later, it opened.Standing there was none other than old Mr. Morgan.“Alice, Joseph, you’re here.”“Mason is already inside.”“Grandfather. Uncle Mason.”“Grandpa. Dad!”Joseph and Alice entered, greeting them in turn.“So, everyone’s here,” Mason Morga
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“No.”Joseph shook his head.“Then why did you come back?”Mason asked, puzzled.“Professor Alvarez, while I’m away, it’s best that you don’t leave this place. Even if the risk is one in ten thousand, I don’t want you taking it. Do you understand?”Joseph took her delicate hand, his expression earnest.“You came back just to tell me that?”Mason blinked, looking up at him.“More or less.”“Truthfully, this is my fault. Had I known things would escalate like this, I should have asked you to return to your own place.”“At least that way, you wouldn’t risk being dragged into it.”There was a trace of guilt in his voice.“I don’t want that. I’m staying with you.”“If you’re in trouble and I run away, what kind of person would that make me? I’ll stand with you and face it together.”“If something were to happen to you… how could I go on? Without my closest friend, without the man I love, I would never be happy again.”Mason shook her head firmly.“You’re foolish.”Joseph sighed with a help
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“I know. I’m not an idiot.”Mason shot Joseph a look.“This medicinal solution needs to be applied hot. It’s ready to pour.”Joseph said to the two of them.“There was only one set of herbs, so I boiled the whole batch. Is one application really enough?”Mason asked curiously.“What else would it be? One is sufficient.”Joseph replied with a faint smile.“Are you certain it can fully restore you within a day or two?”She still sounded skeptical.“You’ll see.”His tone was calm.“Alright then. Go wait outside. I’ll be right there.”Mason ushered Joseph out of the kitchen.Before long, she and Alice brought the prepared medicine out.Carefully, Mason began unwrapping the bandage on Joseph’s hand.“Even without special treatment, it would have healed completely in three to five days.”“But since you have something important to handle, we might as well try this.”She muttered as she worked.“Joseph, isn’t it too hot? Shouldn’t we let it cool a little?”“Can you even bear it if it’s this h
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“Who’s afraid? Why would I be afraid of you? You’re not some bloodthirsty monster.”Mason rolled her eyes and protested.“There was a time when I was exactly that—a bringer of death. My master sealed my memories precisely to keep me from becoming such a monster.”Joseph gave an awkward smile.“But you’re not that person now.”Mason countered softly.“If I ever fail to protect you… I will become that monster again. And next time, there will be no turning back.”His gaze was resolute.At those words, both Alice and Mason were moved. They stepped closer and gently embraced him.“Professor Wilson, don’t say things like that. Everything will be fine.”Mason exhaled quietly.“Joseph, I’ll ask Grandpa to send more men. You still have so much to accomplish—you cannot afford the slightest misstep.”Alice added, her voice firm.“Nothing will happen to me. They are my opponents—and nothing more than stepping stones on my way back to the peak.”“They come for money. Then they must accept the poss
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