At this moment, Richard had reached the territory of Smaora Country. As usual, it was a quiet and peaceful place. Its citizens even greatly praised Zorric.Richard tried to keep his true identity as the king of Division Nine hidden. He decided to choose Hotel Smaora, where he could easily meet Zorric while at the same time observing their conversations and gathering information about the child’s whereabouts.If Richard were to use his usual method, he would act immediately and rescue the child without thinking too much. That was the fastest way.But… for some reason, this time Richard didn’t want to use that method. He didn’t want the child to be hurt. He didn’t want the boy to be in any danger at all.Division Nine had issued a strict ban on human trafficking, including infants. Almost all children—especially baby boys—in Division Nine had been kidnapped and killed.In Smaora Country, there were surely people who knew Richard and disliked him. Those people, of course, wouldn’t want R

The older men ran frantically after Richard.“Sir, wait!” shouted the young man’s father.They were panting when they finally caught up with Richard, who was walking calmly. There was no longer any trace of disdain in their eyes—only admiration and hope.The middle-aged man quickly grabbed Richard’s hand, his face filled with joy. Their attitude toward him had changed completely.“Sir, please forgive me. Forgive me for not believing in you earlier! I truly never imagined that aside from Zorric, there could be someone so talented—someone even greater than him.”Richard only smiled and gently withdrew his hand.“No, I’m just a liar. I’m not used to being called talented, as you just did.”A hint of shame appeared on the two men’s faces. But for the sake of their future, they swallowed their pride and continued to act respectfully toward Richard.“When I was young, my own abilities weren’t much. That’s why I doubted you. I never expected your talent to be this extraordinary!”“In that ca

The Deputy Commander watched Richard, narrowing his eyes. No one knew what the man was thinking.Indeed, when Zilton returned to Smaora Country, the aide immediately brought up the matter. However, he did not expect that the blood flowing through the child’s body was actually that of the seventh young lady of the royal family.That was the royal family of Division Nine!Who did not know the strength and sheer terrifying reputation of the members of the Division Nine royal family?If it were not for the fact that ordinary people could not handle the effects of receiving such a blood transfusion, even the Deputy Commander himself felt like…“Oh, so that’s how it is,” the Deputy Commander murmured, raising his face.The envy and wariness in his eyes as he looked at Richard had lessened. “I really did not expect it. The blood of the seventh young lady flows through that child’s veins.”“Honestly, that child… Huh, it’s such a pity the child didn’t return to Smaora Country. Our main goal in

Meanwhile, Richard, who was inside a VIP room on the third floor, was leisurely enjoying his tea. His unreadable gaze was fixed on the figure he recognized on the first floor.“Zorric, it’s been a few days since we last met. You’ve developed so quickly…”Richard simply shook his head while giving a dismissive smile as he watched Zorric being surrounded and praised by the officials.In his heart, he had already marked Zorric as someone who would die. Richard had agreed to attend this event only to meet Zorric.Because Ravenna said that man was incredibly talented. Therefore, of course, Zorric could not be allowed to remain alive. Moreover, Richard also had no intention of eradicating pests completely.“Mr. Zorric is truly not an ordinary person. Even though he’s from the outskirts, his talent makes ordinary people in Division Nine envious and amazed.”“If Mr. Zorric were in Smaora Country, forget about the Diplomatic Mission Team. Even getting attention from the royal family would defi

Zorric, who had initially been confused, upon hearing and understanding the meaning of Richard’s question immediately widened his eyes and stared at Richard’s face as cold as an iceberg.Suddenly, he seemed to remember the child who was waiting for him at the villa. He immediately smiled mockingly and said to him,“Child? The child taken out from Division Nine to be traded? Hahaha... oh, so you came to look for him, did you?”“Surely it’s because you like his talent and want to transplant his bone marrow, then join the Diplomatic Mission Team, right? Hahaha....”“He’s already dead!“He’s dead! Yes, dead! That child is dead! Don’t expect to be able to join the Diplomatic Mission Team. Hahahaha....”Whether he did it to protect his pupil or because of his hatred for Richard — whatever the reason, he would never hand that child over to Richard!Because he could not get the answer he wanted from Zorric’s mouth, Richard did not want to let that disaster-bringer remain alive.He immediately