These were women who had been living in the shadows for a long time, so it made sense they would be extra sensitive to anything or anyone outside of their lives.They did not need to be moved, nor did they need anyone’s trust.What they needed was to stay alive.The reason why Eira questioned Ivy was that she and the others did not understand Adrian’s ways. In fact, they did not even hold any high hopes for him.They were only staying with him as a means to their survival.“Eira’s right, Ivy. Draco’s clearly a bad person to have around. Who knows what will happen to us if we stay here,” one of the other women said with her lips pursed.“We’re all displeased with Draco, plus, we don’t even know what Wyvern Peak wants.”“I mean, are we supposed to help him if Wyvern Peak wants us to clean up Internal Affairs and overthrow the emperor?”The women began making wild assumptions, causing Ivy to sigh helplessly. “I know you all have your grievances, but we’re completely out of options

But when Ivy saw how determined Adrian was, she took a deep breath and said, “Nyssa, Arianne, Phoenix, Jenine… Go assist them. But do be careful.”The women locked their sights on the battle below. Immediately upon receiving their orders, they drew their daggers and sped down the mountains toward the street.The other women started trembling when the four left. Some were even tearing up.Ivy was most definitely in tears as she looked at Adrian. “Surely there are other ways to have us killed, right? You’ve clearly sent the four of them to their deaths. They’re naturally frightened of assassins and can’t muster up any fighting spirit under such circumstances!”Adrian chose not to answer Ivy’s question.Evident from their swooping shadow, Nyssa and the others were almost at the battlefield. Ivy saw this and became even more anxious. “Why aren’t you answering me? We’re all pitiful women who were bullied back in Bloody Rose, but that’s fine. Why would you do such a thing to us after we

A loud “boom” was heard the moment both punches connected, followed by a powerful shockwave that spread in all directions.Everyone found it hard to keep their eyes open at that moment.Immediately after that, the figure took a few steps back and abruptly stopped in its tracks.Nyssa opened her eyes after the shockwave was over and realized that Adrian was standing before her and had received the punch that would have otherwise taken her life. Stunned, her legs gave way as she gasped heavily.Watching from atop the mountains, Ivy heaved a sigh of relief when she saw what had happened. She and the others only realized that Adrian was no longer sitting there when they turned around.They thought Nyssa was a dead woman for sure, but were now surprised had Adrian chosen to save her.“Are you all right, Nyssa?” Arianne, Phoenix, and Jenine ran over to help Nyssa on her feet.Nyssa merely shook her head and gazed at Adrian’s back in a daze. She then looked toward the woman who was dre

“Why else would I make you show yourself?” Adrian asked.Eternity was now enraged. In her mind, Adrian should be a lot more anxious and helpless at the sight of her appearing. Yet, it was obvious he was completely ignoring her power.Eternity would never face such treatment back in the outlands. But now, she has experienced it, thanks to Adrian.‘He’s looking down on me.’At that moment, Eternity’s fists were clenched as she unleashed her rage.Seeing this, Mya, Storm, Ivy, and the others clenched their fists, ready to fight.“Stand back, all of you,” Adrian commanded.“But she’s Eternity. You can’t—”“Stand back!” Adrian cut Ivy off.Ivy and the others gradually released their clenched fists when they heard this and stood back. So did Mya and Storm.When Eternity saw this, she coldly said, “Is this the stance you’re going to take, Draco? To be honest, I’ve never thought of you people as a threat, and naturally, nor have I ever regarded you as some kind of hotshot.“But…are

Eternity laid on the ground with her eyes closed, causing others to feel slightly heartbroken for her.Ivy got down on one knee and looked at Eternity’s cold yet beautiful face and heaved a long sigh. “Who would’ve thought that the woman we were so afraid of actually looks like this… Looks like she feels fear too, after all.”“You’re right, Ivy. In the past, I thought she was a fearless woman.” Eira smiled with her lips pursed.“She’s an evil woman. There’s no need for us to feel any sympathy for her. Let’s just kill her and be over with this.” Jenine pursed her lips.The women started discussing Eternity’s looks. However, right at that moment, Adrian got down on one knee and touched her abdomen.When Eira saw this, she quickly looked at Adrian and asked, “What are you doing? Surely you’re not going to sexually harass her while she’s unconscious, are you? I know she’s not a pretty woman, but—”Adrian said nothing and proceeded to unzip Eternity’s clothes to reveal her abdomen, re