"I'm still alive..." Wilmer uttered with a glimmer of gratitude in his eyes. "You're incredible, sir. I'd love to be your apprentice."Adrian gave Wilmer a sidelong glance. He was helping Wilmer simply because of his unwavering loyalty during their earlier ordeal. Taking Wilmer as an apprentice was out of the question."Sorry." Adrian placed Wilmer back on his back. "I have no interest in taking on apprentices. You should find someone to be your mentor."Wilmer felt disappointed. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small object, offering it to Adrian. "Take this."Adrian did not accept it, and simply kept walking. He disliked gestures of gratitude. After healing Wilmer, their relationship would end then and there.Wilmer urged, "It’s a fragment of the whip, sir. Weren't you searching for it?""You lied to me again?!" Adrian almost dropped Wilmer as his anger surged. "Didn't you say it was buried in your backyard?!”"That was to ensure you saved me," Wilmer hurriedly expl

Matson and Axel sat across from each other in the Thousand Herbs Study of the estate, engaged in a cordial conversation over tea. They were discussing various topics with great enthusiasm."Dr. Axel, I'm very grateful for the medicines you've provided," Matson said smilingly, "Honestly, I fully intended to pay for them, yet you’re so generous and won’t accept any payment. I'm touched, Doctor. Should Medicis Manor require anything in the future, don't hesitate to reach out to me."Axel felt a great sense of satisfaction. He had meticulously orchestrated this whole situation. The herbs he gifted Matson were of minimal value, meant to stop bleeding and treat minor wounds. Exchanging all that for Matson's gratitude made Axel feel as though he had secured a significant advantage."The paintings you gifted me are the real treasures here," Axel said, gesturing toward the paintings on the wall. "They look fantastic alongside my book collection."A silent understanding passed between them,

Axel quivered in fear, shocked to discover Matson as the mastermind behind the ruthless massacre. He had almost let a cruel murderer get away with a cart full of medical supplies!"Quick!" Recovering from his shock, Axel urgently ordered, “Bennett, unload all the medical supplies. I never expected these people to be so ruthless as to wipe out the entire Randell family."Claude felt a pang of sorrow. Moments ago, Axel was in warm camaraderie with Matson and was treating him like family. Upon learning of Matson's malevolence, Axel's demeanor instantly turned cold. It was such a huge turnaround."Mr. Axel!" Claude called out."I won't interfere with manor matters anymore, Claude. I’ve made a great mistake," Axel declared, raising his hands in defeat and retreating to his room.Claude stood stunned. After decades with Axel, he knew this place was his sanctuary. If Axel was ousted, he would be homeless.Adrian threw Matson into a dark room and locked the door. The rest of the Greenhur

The night lay serene, tranquil as a quiet gentle stream.Adrian stood poised with his sword. He closed his eyes, taking in the quiet surroundings. After ingesting the medicinal powder Adrian had administered him, Matson's chest pain subsided, but he still felt drained. Lying on the bluestone slab at the courtyard's center and observing Adrian, he felt a mix of relief and contempt for Adrian.Click!A faint sound echoed, sparking instant excitement in Matson. His Wolf Fang Brigade had likely arrived. With their intervention, nothing would be impossible. They should catch Adrian off guard and aim for his neck. There was no need for words. Swift and unexpected was the best approach.Matson gestured silently to the figures in the woods. Thankfully, they had been together long enough to understand each other perfectly.Suddenly, Adrian's eyes snapped open, his gaze chilling as it swept over Matson. "Feeling tired?""Somewhat." Matson tried to dampen his excitement and joked, "If you

Adrian stood motionless amid the incoming barrage of arrows, which quickly blanketed the area and struck fear into the bald man hiding behind a massive tree. He quivered in terror as arrows pinned the tree trunk all around him.‘I’m done for!’ the man thought. Today seemed to offer only a dead end for him. Regrets flooded his mind, realizing he should have not gotten entangled in this chaotic situation.Clang! Clang!Suddenly, cries of pain rang out.Marissa then called out, "Are you okay, Adrian?!"She had awoken at the sounds of chaos and rushed out—weaponless but resolute to help.Witnessing the incoming barrage of arrows aimed at Adrian, Marissa was poised to intervene. However, a burly man with a spiked weapon approached her."You brat, get out of the way! You're asking for death!" the man barked."You scoundrel!" Marissa retorted, her voice ringing out. "You dare to use such despicable means to attack others! I'll knock your teeth out!"Just as Marissa prepared to attack