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Adrian nodded slowly. It seemed the dark web guarded the identities of its clients with exceptional rigor.A trace of apology crossed Octavia’s face. She felt she hadn’t been of much help.“I’m sorry, Brother Adrian. For assassins like us, once the mission is complete and the payment is made, we rarely concern ourselves with anything else…”He did not blame her. This outcome had been well within his expectations.If the dark web failed to guarantee absolute confidentiality, it would never have attracted so many powerful figures to post bounties there in the first place.“Then do you know how a bounty can be revoked?” Adrian asked. “Or perhaps I could place a counter-bounty on the one who targeted me. If he dies, the bounty on me would naturally disappear.”To his surprise, Octavia shook her head, troubled.“Brother Adrian, although it’s not explicitly stated, the dark web doesn’t permit bounties to be placed on its own clients. Of course, if no one knows, you could upload the informat
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Daisy reached out and gently ruffled Octavia’s hair. The girl looked no more than sixteen or seventeen—bright-eyed and disarmingly sweet.“I’ll have the housekeeper prepare a spare room for you. From now on, think of this place as your home.”“And in private, you can just call me Sister Hill.”Octavia nodded enthusiastically. “Sister Hill!”Daisy rose to speak with the housekeeper about readying the guest room. Seizing the moment, Adrian turned to Octavia.“You’re aware there’s a bounty on my head on the dark web. I assume that’s how you found me?”Octavia considered briefly, then admitted it without evasion.“I accepted the bounty through the dark web. That’s why I came.”Adrian was not surprised by her candor.“What I need from you,” he continued evenly, “is to ensure Daisy’s safety—at any cost. She must not come to harm.”Octavia was neither na?ve nor simple-minded. From his words, she quickly grasped the implication.The bounty placed on Adrian had drawn assassins to him—and in do
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Seeing that the time was about right, Adrian withdrew the silver needles and gave a small nod.“The injuries in your body are no longer a serious concern. Consider it one of the benefits of following me.”“I… my name is Octavia. Thank you.”At last, Octavia lowered her guard. Since he had healed her wounds, he clearly had no intention of harming her.“When I was in Hinoku, I traveled across the entire country and still couldn’t cure these injuries. You’re a good man.”Adrian had no idea how, within the span of a single night, he had gone from rogue to pervert to good man in her estimation—but he found himself accepting the promotion nonetheless.At least he was a good man now.“I know you have your own affairs to handle,” he said evenly. “But I have two conditions. First, you must not interfere with me. Second, you must not harm or obstruct anyone around me.”Octavia nodded quickly, agreeing without hesitation.“My matters have nothing to do with you.”Only then did Adrian assent. He
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Adrian let out a cold snort. The endless stream of assassins was beginning to grate on his nerves.It wasn’t that they were difficult to deal with. It was the relentless way they threw themselves at him, one after another, wasting his time.It was utterly exasperating.He drew in a slow breath, steadying himself, forcing down the inexplicable irritation churning in his chest.Ever since he had laid eyes on that square coffin, a strange heaviness had settled over his heart.Footsteps continued to advance.Adrian gathered his breath and called out sharply, “Leave. While I’m still inclined to spare you.”His low voice carried through the air. The footsteps paused, just as he expected.He ignored it and closed his eyes, resuming his cultivation.Yet less than two minutes later, the footsteps resumed.Not retreating—coming closer.Adrian’s brows knit together. His eyes snapped open, fury surging within them, rendering his expression chilling and fearsome.“If you have a death wish, I’ll gr
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Adrian let out a cold laugh. He wasn’t part of the criminal investigation unit, yet Ophelia was questioning him as if he were.“How you investigate is your business. If I hadn’t killed him, I’d be the one lying dead right now. Do you really think you had the ability to capture that man?”“…Forget it. We’ll handle the investigation ourselves.”Ophelia knew his words were rough but not without reason. The logic held, even if it left her in a difficult position.“The dark web is an underground network based overseas. Its defenses are practically impenetrable. Not just in the Novaland Republic—even worldwide, only a handful of people can decipher their access codes.”Adrian nodded at that. Technical obstacles of this magnitude were well within his expectations. If just anyone could crack the dark web’s encryption, it wouldn’t have survived for so long.Moreover, the dark web spanned nearly every country. If it were easy, someone would have dealt with it long ago.“I’m just an ordinary cit
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Eagle paid little heed to Adrian’s threat. He pointed the gun in his hand at Adrian for a moment, then casually tossed it onto the ground, a strange smile curling at the corner of his lips.“I know your name is Adrian. I also know you’re a martial artist from the Novaland Republic—and a powerful one at that.”“Others might fear you, but I’m different. I’ve carried out nearly a hundred assassinations and have never failed.”Adrian glanced at the pistol lying on the ground. Though he knew little about the dark web, anyone worth placing a bounty on there was bound to be troublesome. Nearly a hundred successful missions was proof enough that Eagle was an exceptionally capable assassin.Eagle drew a long sword from behind him. It was called a sword because the hilt and blade were clearly defined, yet the blade itself was round, tapering only at the tip—its lethality obvious at a glance.Adrian’s gaze darkened. Could this man be a martial artist as well?Gripping the hilt tightly, Eagle cha
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