Leon’s palm veiled Millie’s ears, and with a silent exchange of intent, a pair of scissors materialized.


    The woman’s hand met the table’s surface, the scissors puncturing through her flesh.


    “Ah .” Her agony resonated.


    “And you.” Leon’s gaze now fell on Nn, who yet knelt, head bowed.


    Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    Leon exited the operating chamber with Millie cradled within his embrace, his eyes fixed upon her pallid


    countenance.


    He whispered softly, “You will endure.”


    Yet a resounding uproar engulfed the atmosphere, shaking the very foundation beneath them.


    A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y


    “Damn it! Intruders have breached our domain.”


    Marcus thrust the vehicle into the scene with unwavering resolve.


    As Marcus brandished his firearm and disembarked from the vehicle, an air of vignce permeated the


    base’s inhabitants.


    Raising his gaze to the second floor, Marcus locked eyes with Leon.


    Leon’s grip on Millie tightened. Marcus pursed his lips, hastening his approach. Trenton trailed behind,


    swiftly followed by the base’s defenders, who blocked the corridor.


    Without uttering a word, Marcus took down one assant, prompting the others to converge upon Leon


    and Marcus.


    “Release her to me,” Marcus demanded.


    Conversely, Leon posed a query.


    “Why was she ensnared here? Wasn’t she under your protection?”


    Marcus’ dark eyes smoldered mes of fury.


    “You are responsible for this cursed ce.”


    Leon found himself at a loss for words.


    He’d sworn to protect her, yet she’d been repeatedly imperiled by him.


    He loathed this oue.


    Sparing a nce at the sleeping woman in his arms, Leon relinquished her to Marcus.


    “She’s unharmed. Just a minor injury.”


    Marcus received her and turned away without hesitation.


    “I will ensure her safety. Your concerns are unnecessary. Furthermore, this wretched ce should be


    eradicated. It’s a malignant tumor upon the world.”