The Return of the War Legate

Chapter 177

ht on the sofa, breathing heavily and her head drenched in sweat. 1/2 Chapter 177 Rue hastily walked over and asked, “Did you have a nightmare, Sam?” Samatha grabbed a towel and wiped away the sweat on her face. She looked around for Adrian but he was nowhere to be found. “Mother, where’s Adrian?” “He told me he had some matters to attend to and left. “Why does he have matters to attend to every day? What the heck is he doing out there?” Samantha appeared to be infuriated. Adrian had been away on business every day recently. Rue had no idea what he was doing so she said, “Sam, you can ask him when he gets back.” I “Fine,” Samantha said, “Mother, I have to go to New Paraiso. Riley and Elara called me a few times. I have to go tell them that I’m fine.”

Rue said in a slightly worried tone, “Why don’t you stay home and rest for today instead of going to the company?” Samantha grabbed her bag. “It’s fine, Mother. I won’t work till late today. Wait for me to come home to your cooking, all right?” Rue let Samantha do as she pleased. Samantha suddenly stopped just as she was about to exit the door and said, “Oh, please send Adrian to meet me in the company if he comes home before I do.” “I will,’ answered Rue. Samantha drove away from the residential area. Samantha headed to New Paraiso while Adrian headed to the Battle Warrior Department. It was critical for the department to acquire useful information from Beowulf through interrogation. However, Adrian heard a voice when he was crossing the main road in the suburbs.

“The dignified War Legate Draco is traveling around on foot. Isn’t he afraid of becoming a laughing stock. if others were to hear of this?” Adrian turned his head to look in the direction the voice had come from. A young man was seated on the side of the pavement. He was leaning against the side of a lamp post and his legs were crossed. Adrian was puzzled and he said, “How did you recognize me despite me keeping a low profile?” The young man burst out laughing and said, “I’ve been watching you for more than a day or two. You may deceive others, but not me.” As he spoke, the young man stood up. He walked toward Adrian with a bullish attitude and extended his hand. “Hello, legate. I’m Barry Co-” Barry had just extended his hand when Adrian pinned him down and twisted Barry’s arm to behind his back. Barry was in so much pain that he hastily begged for mercy, “Don’t! That hurts. Please let go of me.” “I don’t know who you are,” said Adrian. “B-But I know who you are. On top of that, I met your wife today. Legate, will you please loosen your grip over me?” said Barry in pain. Adrian let go of Barry. Barry rubbed his wrist and said, “Legate, frankly-” “Call me by my name.” Adrian strode away down the sidewalk. “Adrian.” Barry quickly corrected himself. “Speak” “Frankly, I followed the Luposians here in secret. I was investigating the goal of their visit to Swallowston when they entered the hotel. I didn’t expect to be taken hostage by them.” Barry rushed to catch up with Adrian. Adrian was surprised and he said with a smile, “You’re rather capable, huh? You followed the Luposians to Southrive? If you knew about it, why didn’t you notify the Battle Warrior Department

sooner?” Barry answered, “The people of the department are old-fashioned and inflexible. Would they have believed me if I were to tell them before acquiring any evidence? “They might have even penalized me for fabricating a lie with ill intentions. Wouldn’t that turn out badly for me?” “You are not wrong,” answered Adrian. Chapter 12Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.