Bernard's job was shrouded in secrecy, a common trait among those of his particular profession. When he reached his destination,

he rapped on the door with a sense of urgency.

Bernard, dressed in casual wear, answered the door with a welcoming smile at the sight of lan.

"So, you've retrieved the base intel? The higher-ups have been considering a reward for you—a privilege. What's on your wish list?"

A privilege?

lan had everything that cwith his position. A smirk played at the corner of his lips. "So, I can ask for anything?"

"Absolutely. The intel is crucial. Even those penny pinchers have to cough up ssort of bounty."

"Then let's book the Grand Hall for a wedding. Maja and I are going to tie the knot there."

Bernard, who had been pouring tea, froze, his brows knitting together in surprise. The Grand Hall was typically reserved for elite

assemblies and was never open to the public, let alone for wedding ceremonies.

If lan pulled this off, he'd be setting a precedent.

Bernard chuckled. "Here I was, thinking you'd ask for something to pad your retirement fund."

"The kid's not even born yet. Maja and I can wait. But if we could do it there, it would be quite the event. She'd love it."

The Grand Hall was a relic from a past era, once a place where emperors convened. Its ancient charm would make for an exquisite

wedding venue.

"Shouldn't be a problem. You can have it for

deal. But is this what you calledhere

North America. You know the fight clubs there are your

to me. We've got squestions about the

protest. He was the one who

old timers say what they're gonna do with

was, after all, Eric's. lan

just mentioned

into a nearby chair, rubbing his temples. Ever since he arrived, an itching

coaxing it

not feeling

his head,

back and rest up. I've got nothing

"Alright."

he stood and walked out, lan had the urge to claw at his own skin, to

voice. "By the way, that Dr. Sarah you mentioned, she'll probably

from the research facility, probably knows a thing or two

to give her a heads-up. She's about to head

Just thought she should stick around in Greenfield until we get

with the research facility, fearing it might exacerbate

Maja and ensuring she

driver Jeff noticed lan's

restless. Maybe get ssleeping

proper rest, his health

to reply, but the overwhelming sensation surged again,

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