Chapter 404


    Reiss silently stared at Adrian, her eyes brimming with tears.


    Thus, Adrian answered his own question and said, “Your brother didn’t think he had done anything


    wrong after killing Simon. Instead, he thought that Simon deserved it. Plus, he tried to cover up the


    matter, which is why he never realized hist mistake and became even worse.


    “So, why is he allowed to be so cruel when taking someone’s life while I can’t do the same to him after I


    find out the truth?


    “Do you understand what I’m trying to say? Adrian asked.


    Reiss shook her head at first hut nodded after some thought.


    Adrian took a deep breath and wiped the tears off Reiss‘ fare. “There’s a time and ce for when we


    have to be fair and kind. If we show kindness to our enemies, they’ll only end up taking advantage of


    us. By being kind to our enemies, we’re exposing ourselves to even greater dangers. This is why I’ve


    always lived by the code of making criminals understand how much worse 1 ampared to them”


    Reiss finally understood everything after hearing this. She suddenly felt that shenew nothing about


    Adrian and that she would never be as great as War Legate Deaco


    “Reiss, our enemies will only treat us with even greater cruelty if we don’t do it to them first. The only


    way to make theen fear us is by showing them that we’re far crueler. Do you understand now?”


    Reiss nodded, finally understanding what Adrian was trying to say.


    “It’s just as he said. The enemy will be even more merciless against his soldiers if he doesn’t


    overpower them first. This is why


    his enemies are so afraid of him and dare not offend him.


    “It’s simple logic really. I’ve been throwing a fit for no reason.”


    At that thought, Heiss wiped her tears and said, “I’m sorry, Adrian. I didn’t mean to call you a monster. I


    wasn’t thinking straight”


    Adrian smiled. “I don’t me you, nor are you a little girl anymore. I want you to remember something


    for the rest of your life. You’ll be a lot more mature If you treat kind people with kindness.


    However, extend the same kindness to evil people and you’ll be one step closer to death.


    “Do unto others what they do to you, be it kindness or vice versa. Got it?”


    Reiss nodded. “Gut it.”


    Adrian smiled and stroked Reiss‘ hair. “Appreciate the life you have ahead of you and enjoy every


    moment of it.”


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    Reiss nodded once more. “Okay”


    “I have to go now. There are other matters I need to look into.”


    Adrian was nning to leave when he suddenly thought of something and said, “By the way, Heiss. As


    your friend, I believe I should tell you something upfront.”


    “What is it?”


    “It’s about your father who’s nning on working with Lupons to eliminate the Battle Warrior


    Department. I’ve got two options for you to choose from.”


    Heiss listened quietly.


    “The first option is to send out a squad to arrest your father before he rendezvouses with theposians.


    This way, I’ll deal with him as a criminal who intended to rebel.


    “The second would be to arrest him after bepletes the deal with the Luposians. However, his entire


    family will have to be executed.”


    Without a doubt, the second option would mean the end of the De Forrest family.


    Reiss asked, “What will happen to my father if I choose the first option?!


    “Life imprisonment and the disbandment of the De Forrest family. Every single member will be


    emunicated to other cities with no chance of entering the business world in the future.


    me after you’ve made your decision.” Adrian mimed making a call with his hands.


    After that, he took out four hundred and fifty dors and handed it to Beiss. “Take this. You can choose


    to stay in Swallows and take care of Chubbs over the next few days if you like.


    “This is the most I can do for you.”