Liu Siruo gently supported Wakako by the elbow, lending her some strength. She knew all too well who was sitting on the other side. In truth, given Wakako’s condition, she shouldn’t have been on this mission. But the situation was urgent, time was of the essence, and the others were scattered about. There was no time to notify them, only…
The mercenaries disguised themselves as merchants from the outer city, adopting new identities and disguises daily. Within a few days, they had blended in with the local residents and even made some “friends,” like this tipsy Beta gentleman. “You guys have good taste,” Uncle Ishino chuckled. “This tavern might look rough, but the owner’s homemade brew is something special. That…
The entire Alpha Squad was in disguise, lurking in the capital ofthe Eagle Kingdom. Captain Hua Yumu shared the truth about past events with the team. Years ago, the Saionji clan, originally merchants, rose to prominence under the Saint’s blessing. They gained the Queen’s trust and eventually took charge of the military department, overseeing the Kingdom’s weapon forging. For a…
Their safe house in the Eagle Kingdom’s capital wasn’t large, just enough for each pair to share a room. Wakako shared a room with Lin Lin. Usually, she would fall asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow, but tonight, she tossed and turned, unable to rest. Across the small space between their beds, she saw Lin Lin’s back…
When Wakako awoke again, she was no longer in the Eagle Kingdom’s royal palace, but in an unfamiliar environment. The house was plainly decorated, with slightly damp wallpaper in the corner and a faint musty smell lingered in the air. Compared to the grandeur of the palace, it felt incredibly dilapidated. A steaming bowl of vegetable soup sat on the…