Chapter 420


    “Aaaah!” Reiss instinctively screamed when she sensed herself falling.


    Cloucliff was fifty meters in height at the very least. Even if one were to survive the fall, one would be


    seriously injured. Adrian grabbed Reiss‘ arms as their bodies were suspended in midair. Then, he


    exerted strength to fling her upward.


    Reiss crashed into the ground above while Adrian dropped straight down.


    “Adrian!” Reiss shouted as shey on the ground.


    All of a sudden, a glint was seen emanating from the bottom of the cliff. In the next moment, Adrian had


    already risen into the air andnded steadily in front of Reiss.


    In fact, Reiss did not even have the time to understand the situation before Adrian was already back up


    on the cliff.


    He casually ced a call. “Cloucliff copsed. Barricade the area with caution tape to prevent people


    froming in.” “Yes, sir.”


    Reiss red at him but made noment. Instead, she asked, “Who are you taking me to meet?”


    “You’ll know when we get there.”


    Ten minutester, at the Xander Group.


    The Xander Group used to belong to Harold but it had been handed over to Riley to manage now.


    Moreover, she managed it very well.


    Adrian made a call to Riley when he was standing outside the Xander Group’s office and requested her


    toe outside. Upon receiving the call, Riley hastily removed herself from her work and came


    downstairs. She walked out of the building.


    She said when she saw him, “Adrian, why won’t youe inside and talk? Why do you insist on me


    coming outside?”


    Riley wore a business formal suit and looked extremely beautiful..


    “Who is this?” Riley asked in puzzlement when she noticed Reiss who stood beside Adrian.


    This is Reiss De Forrest and she is a top student from Southrive University. She’s a rare talent. Would


    you be willing to ept her?” Adrian inquired.


    “You’re sending a top student to my ce instead of Sam’s? Do you really think I’d trust you?” Riley


    said to Adrian,


    “She and Sam aren’t on the best of terms. I’m worried that they’ll get into conflicts if they were to work


    together so it’s more appropriate to send her your way,” Adrian said truthfully.


    Riley could not refrain fromughing. “Sarn must be scared that you’ll leave her for someone else,


    right?”


    Upon saying that, she held out her hand to Reiss.


    Hiley said generously, “Hello, Heiss. My name is Riley Xander and I’m Adrian’s cousin. I’m also the


    president of the Xander Group


    Riley and Reiss shook hands.


    Reiss exined, “I don’t have anywhere to go in Swallowsion so Adrian brought me here. Please don’t


    misunderstand. Adrian and I are just old schoolmates. We’re not affiliated in any other way.”


    Riley said, “You’re worried that Sam wille seeking trouble with you huh? Don’t worry. You’ll be


    treated well here, and it just so happens that ourpany is in need of a top student.”


    Reiss said, “I’m not a top student. Don’t listen to Adrian’s nonsense. I just want stable employment so


    that I can find a temporary ce in Swallowston.”


    “Let’s talk in my office then. There are still many vacancies in thepany,” Riley said with a smile.


    “Sure!”


    Riley held Reiss‘ hand, and together, they walled into the office.


    Riley then turned around and looked toward Adrian. “Are youing with us?”


    Adrian shook his head. “I’m noting. I still have other matters to attend to.”


    Riley did not insist on Adrian staying as she walked into thepany with Reiss,


    However, she turned her head and nced at Adrian with a tinge of unwillingness to part in her eyes.


    There was no telling what was on her mind. 2/3


    After sending Reiss to Riley’s ce, Adrian immediately set off for the Battle Warrior Department and


    spent some time there.


    It did not take long before Daniel walked in. After noticing Adrian, he hastily asked, “What brings you


    here, sir?”


    Adrian sat on his seat and nced at Daniel. “Has Northrive taken action to detain those people?”


    Daniel nodded, “I just received news that Raquel has deployed people to capture Tristan and his family.


    The other De Forrest family members are being detained in their homes. Currently, Raquel is


    investigating the Luposian case.


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    Adrian said, “How’s the situation with Imperial Capital’s Internal Affairs?”


    Imperial Capital’s Internal Affairs was the opposing department of the Battle Warrior Department.


    Wyvern Peak’s Battle Warrior Department was in charge of defending the country against the ounds


    while Imperial Capital’s Internal Affairs was in charge of protecting the country from the inside.


    Adrian had killed Wace and his family despite Wace being a governor working for Internal Affairs.


    He believed that Imperial Capital would certainly make a big deal out of the situation. After all, the


    Battle Warrior Department and Internal Affairs had not always been on good terms.


    The two departments had very different opinions. Internal Affairs advocated for peace while the Hattle


    Warrior Department advocated for war. In other words, Internal Affairs was scared of engaging in war


    and would advocate for negotiation in every


    matter.


    However, it would be very difficult to resolve the current situation with a negotiation. Hence, Wyvern


    Peak’s soldiers advocated for war. It was precisely due to this reason that a conflict grew between the


    two departments. Internal Affairs had always regarded the Battle Warrior Department as a thorn in the


    flesh and an eyesore.


    Now that Adrian had killed Wace, it would be strange if Internal Affairs did not kick up a fuss.


    Upon hearing Adnan’s question, Dantel chuckled and said, “I can’t hide anything from you, str. In fact,


    Imperial Capital’s Battle Warrior Headquarters has notified me about the situation. Internal Affairs is


    condemning you. In fact, they’ve already begun to vote to decide if Wyvern Peak should remain in the


    empire


    “Sir, I think that Wyvern Peak’s direction should not be affected by Internal Affairs. What I’m saying is


    that we should overthrow Internal Affairs in one swift motion so that Wyvern Peak can have a decisive


    say in the country’s affairs. It’ll be a good thing for the empire if that happens.”


    Internal Affairs had intervened with Wyvern Peak’s matters over and over again. Moreover, their


    management was overly Jenient and allowed toxic personnel like Wace toe into being


    All signs pointed to Internal Affairs‘ck of ability to control the overall situation. The empire’s


    foundation would only be stabilized by prioritizing the country’s overall situation and letting Wyvern


    Peak have a decisive say.


    The vast majority of people understood this principle. However, it would not be easy to put these words


    into action.


    Adrian kept quiet for a while then said, “It’s out the right time to take action on Internal Affairs yet so we


    shouldn’t think about it.


    “We should just carry out our responsibility and do our job well.“


    Daniel nodded. “I understand. However, you should have an understanding of the situation in your


    heart too, sir.


    “There are times that you just can’t do what you want. It’s not just up to us to incur trouble on Internal


    Affairs.”


    Daniel was insinuating that Adrian should think about overthrowing Internal Affairs. However, it did not


    mean that Adrian was not thinking about it just because he did not wish to do it now.


    Adrian said, “All right, I’ll be leaving now.”