Chapter 757 - Post-War (2/2)

Sonia felt her heart skipped a beat. Back then in the Dragon Soul Ceremony, she personally witnessed the tragedy and empathized with his failure. She had met many of the Magician Knights where they cracked jokes about her and Andre, which left her fuming and helpless. But it was those familiar faces that vanished entirely in that bloody ceremony. The knights who smiled at her became ice-cold corpses. This nightmare of the bloody arena and the demon standing in the middle bothered her for a long time and she often experienced night terrors…

“But it is all in the past!”

Sonia raised her voice, but didn’t know if she was encouraging the man before her or feeling embarrassed for her fears.

“We can’t live in the past, Andre. This is what you told me. No matter how tough it is, you must stand, step forward, and overcome the obstacles. You’re still alive and you’re capable of lifting your weapon once again. Mr. Soderfast doesn’t blame you; nobody does! If you want to seek revenge for them, you shouldn’t be here like a coward. You should be facing the nightmare and defeating it!”

Sonia held her hands on his cheeks gently.

“Do you remember what you told me? We will change this country and turn it into the true Country of Light. Isn’t this your ideal and wish? I will wait for you, Andre. I know you can pull yourself together. When that day comes, I will tell you my…”

The young lady pondered for a few seconds. Then, she let out a sigh, stood up, and exited the room.

The door closed behind her and Andre’s finger twitched. A trace of hope glinted in his eyes, but was quickly extinguished.

“Andre isn’t looking good.”

Sonia puckered her brows.

“The parliament is changing their attitude toward him. You know it… Those people always loved to push the blame onto others. Cheryl, I’ll leave him in your care. I believe that Andre will pull himself together. He isn’t a man who will be defeated so easily.”

“I will, Sonia.”

Cheryl nodded with might and gazed at the door with sorrowful eyes.

“I will do my best to take care of Andre. Back then, if it wasn’t for him who rescued me from the slave dealer, perhaps I would also be in the darkest abyss now. It is my chance to repay him for what he has done for me.”

“It’s the same for me.”

Sonia revealed a bitter smile.

“Without his support, maybe I would still be a puppet in my family. But now, I’m independent and own my status and identity. It was all thanks to his help and I’m willing to do my part for him. After hearing your words, I’m more assured to leave this place now, Cheryl.”

“You’re heading somewhere?”

Cheryl asked curiously while Sonia nodded with a stern expression.

“That’s right. I’ve received an order from the parliament earlier on. I will lead a team to Paphield—Grenbell to investigate their possible connections with the Country of Darkness.”

“Paphield—Grenbell?”

Cheryl instantly recalled a terrifying figure.

“Isn’t that…”

“That’s right.”

Sonia nodded and couldn’t conceal her anger and murderous intent.

“I know. That’s why I took the initiative to head there.”

“But Sonia, that’s too dangerous.”

Cheryl said worriedly.

“That man isn’t easy to deal with. Have you forgotten what happened to Sir Lauren’s investigations team? This matter still gives Sir Lauren a huge headache even until now.”

“Don’t worry, Cheryl.”

Sonia unrolled a confident smile.

“The situation is different now. Besides, I have the support of the Lockos Financial Group and am officially sent by the Light Parliament. The Light Parliament has also agreed to my request for Sir Aiken to join us.”

Sonia bit her lip, clenched her fists, and her eyes glinted in determination.

“I won’t let Andre suffer in vain.”