All Chapters of AWAKENED ADRIAN LACANSTER : Chapter 721
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CHAPTER 721
Clara’s face instantly tightened. The mention of her brother’s name felt like a physical strike. She thought rapidly for a tense, silent second, weighing her options. But she knew the sheer scale of Valthera’s power. If she partnered with a regular human cop, Esther would be slaughtered within hours."I can't help you," Clara replied coldly.Esther’s expression turned cold. She leaned across the table, her voice dropping into a deadly serious threat. "Listen to me, Lancaster. When the time comes to finally take down the Council, and all those freaks you work for... if you are standing in my way, I will personally put a bullet right through your brain. I have dedicated my entire life to bringing them down. You might as well go down with them."Clara didn't flinch. She stared directly into the detective’s eyes, her voice completely devoid of fear. "I said no. Now let me go."Esther stared at her for a long, quiet moment, searching Clara's face for any sign of weakness. Seeing none, she
CHAPTER 722
The masked men moved ruthlessly. They swarmed the vault, using heavy machinery, hydraulic saws, and plasma torches to cut the massive steel safe completely away from its reinforced steel around it. "Clar a, on me!" Valthera shouted. Valthera and Clara intercepted a massive group of thieves in the dark, narrow corridors just outside the vault doors. Valthera became a whirlwind of lethal martial arts. She moved with impossible speed, her fists and feet cracking bones, dropping masked men to the left and right before they could even pull their triggers. Clara stayed right at her back. Relying on her raw skills, she threw brutal hooks and tackled incoming guards. During the frantic chaos, the beam of an emergency flashlight swept across the hallway. Clara’s eyes locked onto the leader of the masked men. He was shouting orders, and he was holding the duplicate keys in his hands. Clara remembered Valthera's words: The safe requires all seven keys to be turned at once. Knowing they
CHAPTER 723
Three hours later, Valthera’s eyes slowly fluttered open. The violent, burning fever had finally left.Kane and Clara were standing right above her bed, their faces pale with worry."What happened?" Clara asked immediately, stepping closer. "Valthera, you just blacked out in the middle of the fight. Your temperature skyrocketed."Valthera pushed herself up against the pillows, her movements stiff. She let out a sharp, dismissive breath. "It is nothing," she said, brushing the question off coldly. She flared daggers at Clara, warning her not to step closer.But Clara wasn't foolish. She watched the slight tremble in the older woman’s hands. She knew something was definitely wrong. A 300-year-old legendary warrior did not just collapse from a simple spell.Suddenly, the heavy doors of the medical bay burst open. The loud, arrogant clicking of expensive leather shoes echoed against the tile floor. It was Carl Lin, the Phoenix Heir. He had already received word about the disastrous ambush
CHAPTER 724
He welcomed her into a cozy, dimly lit living room and rushed to the kitchen. A few minutes later, he offered her a warm porcelain mug of steaming herbal tea. "Drink this. It is a special blend. It will help your body relax."Clara tried to shake her head and push the mug away. "Doctor, really, I'm fine...""Trust me," he insisted gently, placing the warm mug securely into her trembling hands.Clara took a small sip. Almost instantly, a soothing warmth spread through her chest, calming her racing heart and easing the tension in her aching muscles. For the first time in days, she felt genuinely relaxed.Once she finished the tea, Dr. Aldric stood up and gave her a knowing nod. He walked her down a long, secure hallway and opened a heavy, insulated door.Clara stepped into the b room and sat a massive, high-tech cryo-pod. Behind the thick, frosted glass layer lay the still, frozen body of her brother, Adrian Lancaster. A faint glow pulsed around his chest. It was his dragon energy keep
CHAPTER 725
When Clara arrived back at the estate, she walked straight into Valthera’s private office. The air was filled with tension. Valthera sat behind her desk.Standing in the center of the room was Thomas, one of their brutal enforcers, and he was dragging a beaten, bloody old man by the collar of his shirt.The old man collapsed onto the rug, gasping for air."Who is he?" Clara asked, stepping into the room and closing the heavy door behind her."He was the officer on watch duty for our skies tonight," Thomas growled, wiping a splash of blood from his knuckles. "The enemy was able to fly right into our territory and steal the safe because this piece of trash turned off the radar. He has been totally compromised. Someone paid him off."Valthera leaned forward, resting her chin on her hands. "So, are you ready to talk to us now?"The old man was breathing hard, his ribs shaking under his torn shirt. "I... I don't know what you're talking about," he wheezed, spitting blood onto the floor. "
CHAPTER 726
Suddenly, a loud electronic screech echoed through a hidden microphone overhead. A smooth, arrogant voice boomed through the speakers."Welcome to tonight's game, contestants!" the voice of Bernard cheered. "For some of you, this will be your luckiest night. While for most of you, it will be your very last night on Earth. The rules are simple.""First person to make it through the dark tunnel and reach me at the end wins their freedom and a million dollars. But be very careful... There are deadly traps all around you. Are you ready? Well, it doesn't matter. GO!"A massive iron gate at the back of the room slammed open, revealing a long, pitch-black tunnel filled with thick fog.Before anyone could even move, a terrifying sound echoed from behind them. Awooooo! Clara snapped her head around. Emerging from the shadows were three giant, monstrous wolves. Their eyes glowed red, and their massive jaws dripped with thick, hungry saliva. They barked, a sound that shook the concrete walls,
CHAPTER 727
Clara dragged Bernard’s heavy, unconscious body across town, tossing him into the back of the car. They drove until they reached a dark, secluded alleyway far from the main streets. Clara hauled him out and shoved him against a brick wall. Above his head, a broken drainpipe was spilling cold rainwater down from the roof. She pushed his head directly under the pouring stream.Bernard nearly choked on the water, and jerked awake. He scrambled backward in absolute terror, his hands scraping against the dirty concrete.When he wiped the water from his eyes, he saw Clara hovering over him like a vengeful demon in the shadows. He looked around wildly, his heart hammering against his ribs. He could not recognize this dark place."Who are you?" Bernard shrieked, his voice cracking. "What do you want from me?" He tried to find his usual arrogance. "Do you have any idea who I am? My father will have your head for breakfast if you touch me!"Clara leaned in close, her eyes completely cold. "A
CHAPTER 728
Bernard swallowed hard, nodding rapidly."He knows where the safe is," Clara told Kane. "He is going to take us there right now."Meanwhile, across the city, the atmosphere inside the grand Council cathedral was thick with tension. It was the night of the sacred Council ceremony, an ancient event that happened every single year to open the Holy Book and renew the vows of the underworld.The powerful Council members and their wealthy counterparts from all over the world were gathered in the candlelit hall. At the center of the stage, resting on a high marble table, was a large velvet cloth. It was shaped perfectly to look like it was covering the massive safe.But Valthera knew the truth. She knew there was absolutely nothing under the cloth.Valthera stood near the table, dressed in her formal robes. She was counting entirely on Clara and Kane to return the safe before the official unveiling ceremony began. She tried her best to remain composed, keeping her face blank, but she could
CHAPTER 729
The chanting voices inside the cathedral became louder and louder. The crowd of wealthy criminals, corrupt politicians, and underworld elites was completely out of patience. They stamped their feet against the stone floor, demanding to see the foundation of their power."Open it! Open the safe right now!" they roared in unison.The pressure in the room finally broke the Council’s unity. They unanimously agreed that they could no longer wait for Valthera's permission.Carl Lin, the Phoenix Heir, stepped forward from the crowd. His expensive leather shoes clicked loudly against the marble stairs as he marched straight onto the main stage. He shoved past the guards, his face twisted in absolute arrogance."Step aside, Valthera!" Carl shouted, pointing an angry finger at her. "I don't know what kind of game you are playing, or what you are trying to hide from us, but we are opening the safe this very second!" He turned around to face the roaring crowd, raising his arms. "Look at her! We a
CHAPTER 730
The entire room froze instantly. It felt as if the air had been sucked straight out of the cathedral.Daughter? Clara’s jaw dropped in absolute shock. Her mind went completely blank. She stared at Valthera, her brain scrambling to process the words. She was just as stunned as every criminal in the room.For a long, agonizing moment, nobody moved. Then, breaking the silence, Kane stepped forward and began to clap.Slowly, the other Council members joined in, not wanting to disrespect the Keeper. Soon, the entire room erupted into a unison of loud clapping.A short while later, the guests went back to their heavy drinking and laughing. Clara immediately dragged Valthera away from the crowd.For the very first time, Clara looked closely at the woman’s face. Now that the truth was out, she could visually see the undeniable resemblance between them, especially in the thick, dark hair and the sharp shape of their jawlines."What the hell was that about?" Clara whispered fiercely, her vicje