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As Connor prepared to speak, Domenic, Marc, and Terry turned their full attention toward him. They sensed that this could be a serious parting, and they prepared to hang on his every word, knowing it could be theirst exchange
Connor began, “Just stay here and wait for me. If Ie back, all’s well. But if not, I’ll vanish along with the Sunrise.” While the message was directed at Domenic, Marc, and Terry, it served as a clear caution to Elvis, and a caution to Elvis was a caution to Paul. Despite their anxieties, Connor’s steady, confident tone brought a measure of calm to Domenic, Marc, and Terry
Meanwhile, Elvis’ demeanor shifted noticeably at Connor’s deration. He quickly gestured again, saying, “Mr. Daniels, Mrs. Daniels, this way, please!” Taking Marissa by the hand, Connor followed Elvis, who led them briskly away. Shortly after their departure, the heavy door of Starlight Hall shut, locking the remaining people inside
Outside the Starlight Hall, Marissa and Connor were surrounded by a team of men dressed in ck, armed with assault rifles. Elvis, with a grave expression, pointed at two ck blindfolds, saying, “Mr. Daniels, Mrs. Daniels, please cooperate with us.” Both Marissa and Connor eyed the blindfolds but raised no objections. Given Paul’s enigmatic nature, it was expected that his exact location would remain a secret. Curiosity about Paul’s identity lingered in their minds, but they knew well that failing toply now would mean never meeting him. Cooperating was a wiser choice before meeting Paul
“Thank you both for your cooperation,” Elvis stated. No sooner had he uttered his words than the men in ck approached and ced blindfolds over Marissa’s and Connor’s eyes. The enveloping darkness tightened Connor’s grip on Marissa’s hand. ck Snake was renowned for her bravery, even when staring down death. Connor, despite knowing that, vowed silently to never release her hand
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“Mr. Daniels, Mrs. Daniels, please,” Elvis called out once more. Both Marissa and Connor felt the cold metal of a gun barrel pressed against their backs. Connor’s expression grew stern as he addressed Elvis, “Captain Williamson, don’t you think it’s a bit rude to point guns at our backs?”
Elvis’ manner stayed polite and unassuming. “Mr. Daniels, please understand our situation. The person beside you is the mercenary queen, ck Snake. She’s taken down an entire army by herself on the battlefield. We need to be careful.”
Marissa’s lips curved into a slight smile as she replied, “Captain Williamson, try to rx. I hold no ill will towards the Sunrise. I won’t start a massacre unless provoked.” Elvis tightened his lips. ck Snake was indeed quite daring, making a threat while under the threat of a gun. But people with remarkable abilities were, of course, courageous
After some deliberation, Elvis sensed something amiss and made another stringent demand. “Before you meet Paul, you must wear electronic handcuffs.”
“As you wish, Captain Williamson,” Marissa replied, her smile unwavering. Connor hesitated at first, not out of fear but because he was used to being treated with dignity and disliked such demeaning treatment. Nevertheless, with Marissa showing no sign of difort, heplied
Elvis signaled to his men in ck, and soon, both Marissa and Connor had electronic handcuffs secured around their wrists. “Do your doubts persist now, Captain Williamson?” Marissa asked, her voice tinged with amusement. Observing her calm and confident demeanor, Elvis couldn’t shake off his lingering doubts, suspecting that ck Snake could have more schemes up her sleeve. However, with their guests both blindfolded and handcuffed, he realized further restrictions were unnecessary
“Please, follow me.” nked by Elvis and a group of armed men, Marissa and Connor proceeded. They zigzagged through numerous corridors, ascending and descending, covering quite a distance. Atst, Elvis halted. “We’ve arrived,” he announced
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