NovelEnglishChapter 130: Aelfric's inquiry startled Derek, setting his heart racing with the fear that revealing his relationship with Marissa could lead to a catastrophe. Marissa was a constant source of anxiety for Derek, akin to a ticking tbomb. His concerns about her potential outbursts even invaded his dreams, where he repeatedly schemed to remove her from his life After a moment of uneasy silence, Derek replied with a tight smile, “Aelfric, why bring that up? She's merely an uneducated girl from a small village. I've cut off all connections with her long ago." Aelfric, scrutinizing Derek's face for signs of deceit, pressed on. "Rumors say you've been battling depression because of her. Is there any truth to that? If there's still affection there, you'd do well to stay away from my sister." "Aelfric, there is no need for worry," Derek hastily said. "That's just the media trying to drum up clicks with sensational stories. There's no truth to it." Latist chapters in gl.☐☐ Neil quickly cto his son's defense. “Aelfric, letassure you, Derek has completely cut off any ties with that girl from the village. In the past, his grandmother from the Tucker family, desperate for her grandson to marry, pushed that girl towards Derek. He never took to her." Aelfric, who had already suspected that the stories were exaggerated, felt reassured by the father and son's firm denials and decided not to probe further. With Aelfric dropping any concerns about his sister's marriage to Derek, Neil allowed himself a brief sigh of relief. Their conversation swiftly turned towards a mutual adversary, Connor Aelfric harbored ambitions to elevate the Warren family to the pinnacle of Blebert's elite, aspiring to lead all the influential families. He detested that Connor often outperformed him, despite them being the sage. From childhood, his goal had been to surpass Connor. The prospect of collaborating with Neil to undermine Connor excited him. Together, they planned to share the spoils of their victory Neil queried, "Aelfric, given the recent animosity between Connor and Amiri, and with Black Snake accepting the task of eliminating him, we have a golden opportunity. What's our best approach?" "This is indeed a critical moment," Aelfric acknowledged. "However, we must approach this calmly. Connor is a master strategist, and his next move is unpredictable. We need to observe quietly until the right moment." "I respect your expertise in these matters," Neil responded. "You have my full support and assistance." Aelfric gave a slight nod. "I've heard that Connor will be on the Sunrise soon. Amiri is also set to be there. When they collide, and with Black Snake poised to strike, it will be quite the spectacle. We should be there to witness it and leverage the situation to our advantage." "That's exactly what I want. I'll find an excuse to accompany Connor," Neil said eagerly. "I'll reach out to Black Snake and Amiri in secret to coordinate with them. Keepinformed of any updates on Connor," Aelfric instructed "Okay," Neil responded Aelfric glanced at Derek then turned back to Neil. “Let's end here for today. Once we're on the Sunrise, we need to stay alert and seize any opportunities that arise. Now, I'd like to have a word in private with my future brother- in-law." Neil caught the hint and said his goodbyes
Once Neil had departed, Derek faced Aelfric alone, his anxiety mounting. Aelfric, a seasoned martial artist, exuded a formidable presence m marked by a midable marked by a lethal intensity. Derek, overwhelmed by the tension, felt genuine fear. Aelfric's gaze was icy and piercing, reminiscent of an eagle's stare. Unable to meet his eyes, Derek bowed respectfully. "Aelfric, what can I do for you?"
Aelfric remained silent, scrutinizing Derek from head to toe, which intensified Derek's panic. Suddenly, the room fell deathly silent. The oppressive atmosphere nearly m choked Derek, and a cold sweat broke out across his back. Without warning, Aelfric moved. Derek barely registered the movement before he was airborne from a powerful kick. He crashed against the wall 15 feet away and then plummeted to the floor. With a grunt, Derek coughed up blood
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