The group of black-clad men surged forward, their desire to kill Renee now burning stronger than ever. With Adrian still in her arms, Renee darted into the dense forest as swiftly as her burden allowed. However, her speed was significantly hindered, and in no time, the group managed to encircle her completely.The men sneered at Renee, their cold laughter echoing in the woods. One of the black-clad leaders smirked and taunted, “How laughable, Princess Renee. I can’t decide if I should mock your foolishness or your naivety. That massive thing you’re carrying is clearly slowing you down. You’re trying to escape, yet you refuse to let go of it. Could it be some kind of treasure? If it is, why not hand it over to us? My brothers and I will take it back to Ciawales on your behalf. Who knows? We might even put in a good word for you.”The surrounding men shared his wicked laughter, their sharp eyes fixated on the earthy-yellow sphere in Renee’s arms. They figured it to be something valua

Suddenly, distant sounds echoed through the air, growing louder and closer. A voice, firm and resolute, called out, “Princess Renee, we’ve come to help!"From afar, the sound of galloping horses and clashing armor thundered closer. Renee’s eyes widened in astonishment. The voice was strikingly familiar—it was the commanders of the Ciawales soldiers.Renee stood frozen, overwhelmed by the unexpected sight. What was happening? She watched as a group of well-armed soldiers charged forward, their banners unmistakable. Relief washed over her face as hope rekindled in her heart.The black-clad men, on the other hand, were visibly alarmed. "Ciawales soldiers? What’s going on? Didn’t we ensure they wouldn’t be alerted? How are they here?"The leader barked out, “Retreat!”But before they could escape, the Ciawales soldiers encircled them. Their commander shouted, “How dare you attempt to assassinate the princess! Unforgivable! Kill them all!”At his command, the Ciawales soldiers stormed

"You..."A streak of crimson appeared on the man’s neck. He collapsed to the ground, and his life was extinguished in the blink of an eye. From that moment on, the world knew him no more.Clap! Clap! Clap!Justin burst into applause as a slightly stooped figure slowly entered the hall. The man’s graying hair bore witness to the passage of time, and his hunched back and solemn demeanor evoked a sense of unease.“Your humble servant, Hamilton, pays you his respects, Your Highness.” The elder gave a slight bow.Justin quickly responded, “Mr. Hamilton, there’s no need for such formalities. You are my esteemed guest. Please, dispense with such courtesies. Last time was a lapse of judgment on my part, but I humbly ask for your assistance now. I need you to eliminate Renee.”Justin's tone was deferential. He had learned his lesson. The last time he had enlisted Hamilton alongside ordinary assassins, it had offended the man, who then used an excuse to withdraw and rest. Realizing his mis

Sharp, whistling projectiles streaked through the air again, resembling thunderbolts aimed directly at their heads. Golden light burst forth, and the mountains trembled under the assault."Hamilton! It's you!" Henryk stared in shock at the newcomer, his face darkening. He hadn't expected Justin to send such a powerful figure to kill Renee. This was disastrous."Henryk, is it? Since you've seen me today, you won't be leaving alive," the aged Hamilton said coldly as he raised his hand."Ahhhh!"Henryk's subordinates were instantly gravely injured, utterly defenseless against Hamilton's overwhelming strength. This Fusion powerhouse was terrifying and merciless, annihilating the soldiers like mere ants.Boom!A devastating blow rippled outward, leaving a vast empty space before them. The world seemed to fall silent, unnervingly still. Henryk's expression turned grim as Renee dismounted and walked forward."Do you think we can win, General Henryk?" Renee whispered.Henryk shook his

Whoosh!The wind howled, and the sky and ground trembled under Hamilton’s strike, creating an astonishing spectacle.Renee was momentarily stunned, not expecting Hamilton to be so unrelentingly ruthless. With a single strike, he was determined to obliterate Adrian."Stop him!" she roared, commanding Henryk to block Hamilton.Henryk attempted to intervene, but it was already too late. The overwhelming force crashed directly into the yellowish-brown orb encasing Adrian.Bam!Boom!The impact created a massive crater, a sight that was nothing short of terrifying. Renee froze in place, her mind blank. Was Adrian completely buried? A full-force strike from a Fusion was devastating beyond measure.Boom, boom, boom!The world before them exploded into chaos, turning into a horrifying scene of destruction. The air seemed to quiver from the force, and the sheer terror of the situation was palpable.Whoosh!Suddenly, a cool breeze swept through, and the surroundings inexplicably retur