Selene took a step forward, her expression frosty. "Where is Gwen?"

Reymond turned to her in confusion. "Hey... is that not Gwen?"

She didn’t answer him. Her gaze remained locked on Damien.

The young man had lost his brilliant smile, looking at her with a grim expression.

"Gwen is leaving with me whether you like it or not." His expression turned dangerous. "I don’t know what you guys have done to her, but I know that she would never disobey grandfather."

Selene’s expression didn’t change. She began walking towards him, already drawing her sword from its sheath.

Damien’s expression tightened, and he unsheathed his daggers. "Do you really want to fight me over my family?!"

"Get out of my way," She replied sharply, swinging her sword at him from a distance. He quickly dodged the ice beam that sliced towards him, only for Selene to brush past him.

His eyes widened. "Stop her!"

From hiding, four evolvers shot out and attacked Selene. She spared them a single glance, then waved her hand.

Four ice spikes shot towards them, forcing them to stop and break the projectiles. By the time they turned to her, Selene had already reached the helicopter standing several meters away from them.

She yanked the door open, then abruptly crossed her arms.

Bang!

A fierce kick sent her flying, and she slid to a stop. Her solemn gaze locked on the person who had attacked.

It was a middle-aged man she recognized.

"Dad?"

Reymond gasped in surprise. Why was his father here? He couldn’t believe it! Instantly, a smile appeared on his face. A moment later, it transformed into a frown.

’This is... difficult.’

His father was about to fight the woman he loved. Who was he going to support?

The man glanced at him, surprised. He was also unaware that his son was present. Turning to Damien, he asked, "Why didn’t you tell me my son was present too?"

Damien’s expression soured. "That’s not important. Stop them from reaching Gwen!"

Reymond’s father turned to look at the helicopter, his eyes widening. How did that unremarkable guy reach there already?

Having stepped through the shadows, Leon prepared to enter the vehicle and bring out Gwen, who was lying in a sleeping pod, unconscious.

Suddenly, a suction force yanked him back, and he was pulled towards Reymond’s father.

With a faintly irritated expression, he turned mid-pull, stabbing his spear straight at the man’s head.

If the man didn’t cancel his ability, he’d have to take the attack head-on. As expected, Leon felt the force dispelled and stopped.

He looked at Selene and said, "Go get her."

Without waiting for her reply, he dashed at Reymond’s father.

The man’s expression darkened. "Kid, you don’t want to get involved in dirty politics. Leave Gwen out of this!"

Leon turned a deaf ear to him and attacked.

Snorting, the man used the ability again, dragging Leon closer before flinging him away. Leon flipped in the air, landing on his feet several meters away.

The man turned his attention to Selene, ready to pull her away from the vehicle too. Before he could, Leon emerged from his shadow and grabbed his arm, forcing it down.

"Hm?!"

The man turned in shock. Without hesitation, he punched Leon in the chest, and the young man barely caught the blow.

Not far from them, Bliss was holding down Damien and the four evolvers all by herself.

At the helicopter, Selene had broken the sleeping pod and was carrying Gwen out.

Reymond simply stood there, torn and conflicted. Which side was he supposed to stand on?

’If they keep going, someone’s going to die! I can’t let that happen!’

Closing his eyes, he made a difficult decision.

"Stop! Or I’ll injure her!"

He shouted as he suddenly appeared behind Fel, placing his sword at her neck. The young lady stiffened, her eyes wide in shock. She hadn’t expected such a betrayal, otherwise, she would have fought back.

Besides, Reymond was too fast for her to even perceive his movements. She hadn’t noticed when he moved behind her.

Leon glanced at the sight, and his expression cracked. "You... dare?"

Reymond’s lips trembled, and he hurriedly shook his head.

"Listen to me! I just want you all to stop!"

He turned to his father. "Dad! Why are you guys after Gwen so much? What if she doesn’t want to go?"

His father glanced at Leon, then turned to him. "That is her grandfather’s instruction. To bring her to him at all costs."

Reymond already knew that, but still couldn’t accept it. "But she obviously doesn’t want to go. Must you guys force her and kidnap her?"

Carrying her friend, Selene walked over to Leon and stood beside him, her sharp gaze on Reymond’s father.

The man looked at her, Leon, then Bliss. After a moment of consideration, he sighed and turned to Damien. "We’re leaving."

The young man was shocked. "What?! What are you going to tell Gramps?!"

The man ignored his question and headed towards the helicopter. "You better hurry."

Damien was clearly unwilling, but seeing that he wouldn’t compromise, he gritted his teeth and followed.

The other four Evolvers, along with the one who had shapeshifted into Gwen, also entered the aircraft.

Stopping by the door, Reymond’s father turned to look at his son. "You’re not coming, are you?"

Reymond nodded firmly.

The man said nothing, merely entering the helicopter and closing the door. Soon, it rose into the air and disappeared from their view.

Reymond finally sighed in relief and pulled his sword away from Fel’s neck.

"Sorry about th—ack!"

A strong grip tightened around his neck, and his back was slammed to the ground.

Boom!

He felt his internal organs shake, and blood rushed into his mouth.

Kneeling over him with his hand still on the guy’s neck, Leon’s black eyes swirled with maddened anger.

"Keuk...!"

Reymond choked, his hands trying to pry Leon’s hand away from his neck. He failed miserably.

Selene frowned at the sight but said nothing. As long as Leon didn’t kill him, then it was fine.

After a few seconds, Reymond began to struggle to breathe, and his eyes glazed over.

Leon finally spoke. "Next time you try that, it wouldn’t be my hand around your neck but my spear through it."

He finally released him and stood up. Reymond descended into a fit of violent coughing, rubbing his already-reddened neck.

Leon turned to Fel and patted her head. "You’re alright. Okay?"

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