NovelEnglishChapter 131: Derek felt as if all his organs were out of place. He lay on the floor, writhing in agony, unable to stand despite several attempts Aelfric watched Derek with a cold expression and said with disdain, "Look at you. You're so frail. How are you supposed to protect my sister? If you weren't Neil's son, I never would have consented to your marriage with her." Derek grimaced in pain and remained silent under Aelfric's harsh words Aelfric approached Derek, towering over him, and said, "Since I've agreed to this marriage, for my sister's sake, I will train you. But it all depends on your willingness to grow stronger." “I will," Derek quickly responded. “I have no other choice but to becstronger." "Good. Since you can see that, you're not a fool." Aelfric nodded, appearing pleased for the first time. "Your father is both ambitious and ruthless. Your brother Foley has fully absorbed these traits from him. In the future, Foley is likely to emulate your father and eliminate anyone who stands in his way for power. You will be his main target. If your brother mistreats you, my sister will suffer too, so I'll help you confront him step by step." New updates in gal"I'll follow your every instruction, Aelfric," Derek said, gritting his teeth and getting up "Good." Aelfric gave Derek a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "Right now, your father, the Warrens, and the Brocks are tied together by mutual interests. You don't need to act against Connor just yet. First, you need to build up your strength. A strong physique is the principle of everything. Starting today, I'll have someone train you. You must be ready to endure hardship." "I'm prepared for hardship," Derek said "Okay." Aelfric nodded again, satisfied. "Your engagement party with Melinda is just a few days away. I'll be there in person to back you up and boost your profile among the elite families, which will also give your brother a warning and make him hesitate to hurt you." "Thank you so much, Aelfric," Derek was visibly moved Aelfric gave Derek a sense of security that he hadn't felt in a long time. Growing up, Derek was often belittled due to his family's poverty and frequently bullied by other kids. Over time, this led Derek to becquite self- conscious and timid. He often fantasized about a powerful protector descending from the heavens to protect him. Eventually, Derek found protection under Marissa. Standing behind her, he felt exceptionally safe. But after becoming Neil's younger son and understanding the complexities of family politics, he lived in constant fear. Now, he felt secure once again The alliance through marriage with the Warren family was like a lifeline for Derek. It was exactly what he needed at his most desperate moment. With this in mind, Derek straightened up, a slight, proud smile beginning to form on his lips After leaving the hotel, Marissa planned to meet with Ferris to prepare for Caylee's surgery. On her way, Marissa received a message from Aelfric addressed to Black Snake Marissa had complex feelings about Aelfric. Aelfric was the first student personally trained by her mentor and was highly competent. He had been the chief instructor before Marissa eclipsed him, relegating him to deputy. Though Aelfric always treated her with respect, Marissa sensed his reluctance to fully accept his new role
Black Snake had never directly interacted with Aelfric before, so receiving a message from him was unexpected. Everyone in their circles wore many hats, but Africreaching out as the deputy chief instructor of Doomsday Base indicated he was acting on behalf of their organization. Doomsday Base's rules were clear: learning skills there was permissible, but using the organization's nfor personal ventures outside was strictly forbidden and would lead to severe consequences. What was Aelfric planning?
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