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---- Chapter 2997 The feeling of meeting an old friend in a foreignnd was hard to put into words. For Luna and the other three, it brought both relief and quiet excitement. Valerie asked, "Conrad, what are you doing here? And where is Mr. Lloyd Senior?" Conrad had a buzz cut and looked sharp and capable. He no longer resembled the pampered scion of the Cunningham family from before. He replied, "Mr. Lloyd Senior is currently working with other major figures to open the passage into the Veiled Paradise.
He can''t step away, so he ordered me toe meet you." The four of them were instantly energized. Kyrie could not wait and blurted out, "So the entrance to the Veiled Paradise has really been found?" Conrad gave a light hum in response and took the lead. His pace was extremely fast as he guided the group swiftly across the wastnd Luna followed closely behind, saying, "Conrad, you''ve gotten thinner during this time. Since you left Holtrien and the Cunningham family, have you been staying with Mr. Lloyd Senior ---- the whole time?" Conrad replied, "Yes. By following Mr.
Lloyd Senior, I have learned a lot and grown a great deal." Valerie jumped in, "What about Andrew? Have you seen Andrew? Is he here in the Deands too?" Conrad stopped and turned to look at her, then nced at Luna, and finally gave a bitter smile. He said, "Sorry to disappoint you, but Andrew isn''t here. After he came to the Ounds, we haven''t crossed paths." Luna was surprised. "Are you still unable to let go of what happened between you?" Conrad said bitterly, "What right do I have to hold a grudge against him? He''s Mr. Lloyd Senior''s only son, Holtrien''s future hope.
I was the one who specifically asked Mr. Lloyd Senior not to tell Andrew about my presence. "In the Ounds, Mr. Lloyd Senior has trained many people. Andrew is stationed with the Dragonfang. As for me, I''m with our Holtrien warriors, carrying out other missions Mr. Lloyd Senior has assigned." He added, "I don''t want to interfere with Andrew, nor make him dislike me. He''s already carrying enough weight, and he''s tired enough." ---- Suddenly, silence fell among the group. Valerie said quietly, "Conrad, you''ve had it rough too.
You''re in charge of one of the military''s secret squads in the Ounds, right? We all know you''ve led people through countless life-and- death situations, nearly not making it back several times." Conrad waved his hand. "Valerie, saying all that makes me sound too dramatic. It''s nothingpared to what Andrew has done. I''m not even worth mentioning. Let''s keep moving. I''ll take you to Mr. Lloyd Senior first." An hourter, Luna, Valerie, and the others arrived at the other side of the wastnd. From there, a massive mountain range loomed close in the distance.
The enormous abyss cutting across thend also came to an end at this point. The wind blowing toward them was fierce and dry, and their hair whipped wildly as they looked down. Deep within the fractured chasm, the light rising from the abyss was breathtaking, its beauty unreal. Figures stood densely on both sides. Their faces were unclear, but every one of them stared at the glowing depths, unmoving, Behind them were rows of massive tents, off-road vehicles, and heavy armored transports.