Most of it was on Reynald’s chest, making him suffer in pain every day.Now, that blue energy was not spread into his body anymore. Anastasia managed to extract and compile it, making it look like a tiny ball.Zerenette sighed in relief as Reynald’s pale, almost gray complexion slowly regained color. He didn’t look weak anymore, and the tension eased from his brow.Reynald only looked like he was sleeping now, and not someone who was between life and death.“It’s working…” Zerenette mumbled, tears streaming from her eyes. “I don’t know how, but she’s… she’s healing him…”The others also sighed in relief, waiting for everything to unfold until Anastasia was done extracting all of the energy from Reynald’s body.In one snap, the power coming from Anastasia managed to destroy it.But Oliver’s eyes widened as Anastasia’s energy suddenly flared outward, releasing more power than before. “No, no, Anastasia!” Oliver rushed forward, holding both of her shoulders. “Stop! It’s okay now! Look a

“If your hunch is wrong, Zero… we’re wasting precious time,” he said, his voice colder than ice. “And once it happens? I swear, you won’t like what I’ll do."Oliver didn’t answer. His focus was now on the pulse inside him, telling him to hurry.He knew without doubt that Legion V was waiting.“They need help, too…”Oliver clenched his fists, the fear traveling onto his spine.And they were running out of time.*****The vehicle rumbled to a stop at the edge of a forest on the outskirts of Colossia.It may be near the facility where the explosion happened, but the entire area was different.According to the rumors, this area was known for swallowing everyone whole. No signal reached inside. No outpost survived. Legends said even wild animals avoided it.It was the last place anyone sane would search, just like the dark forest that the Legion V only knows.And that was exactly why Oliver was certain they were here.The moment they stepped out, the cold wind hit their skins. Oliver’s pow

Then, as he exhaled, he looked at Caleb, whose brows were furrowed as his gaze was fixed on Oliver.“And let me make this very clear. You will not use a child to fix the mess adults made. Not her. Not anyone innocent,” he reprimanded.“If you continue down that path, you’re no better than Nicholas, who’s willing to do everything for the sake of his goals, no matter how evil he was.”Caleb’s fingers twitched near his trigger, but Charlie’s words hung heavier than any threat.He hated Nicholas, so Charlie comparing them felt like a dagger that was pierced deeply into Caleb’s heart.On the other hand, Oliver’s jaw also clenched, annoyed at how Caleb was pushing the idea that Anastasia should heal the others.Yet he lowered the gun and placed it on his waist, not caring even if Caleb’s gun was still pointed at him.“I didn’t even like the idea that I needed to call Anastasia here to heal Reynald, because it makes me feel like I’m a horrible father,” he said, his voice laced with pain.“So

“Oh, so you’re having a meeting about me, huh?”All of them suddenly looked at the door as someone with a familiar voice spoke.It was Zerenette, who was even holding some papers as she entered the room, sitting in the corner.“Thank you for informing me about this meeting, Pierce. Because if not, then the others would talk about me, and I won’t even have any idea,” she muttered.Pierce’s lips curved into a smirk. “No problem.”Halden, Vale, and Caleb looked at him, the annoyance evident on their faces.“Don’t be angry at him. After all, I’m the one you’re after,” said Zerenette in a calm tone. “And now that I’m here, let me explain myself, on why I’m leading everything aside from the fact that I have the Lakovia bloodline.”Those words felt like a slap to their faces.“First, I’ve studied every strategic engagement in the Legion archives. I’ve reviewed the field reports from every battalion, every mercenary engagement.” “I know the supply chains, the weak points, and the enemy’s pos

Both of them left the hallway afterward, following Zerenette and the others to the infirmary, where the other recovering soldiers were staying.More soldiers started to heal fully as weeks passed, but still, Oliver was still careful with Anastasia.Anastasia might heal them again before she could even know it.“I’ll shield your power for the meantime,” Oliver said, releasing a small power in his hands as he transferred it to his daughter. “After my meeting here, I’ll bring you to your mother, okay?”“Mmm…” Anastasia nodded, then she looked at the surroundings.Her heartbeat started to normalize as she didn’t feel the police officer’s energy anymore.However, she couldn’t forget how strong the power was, and how her body reacted even if the distance was far.Anastasia’s small hands trembled, the same as her lips. And she could still feel the aftereffects on her skin.“Is she okay?” Zerenette asked, noticing Oliver and Anastasia going inside the room, yet her gaze was fixed on the kid.