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

deal. But is

America. You know the

Find Patric and bring him to me. We've

was the one who had taken

the old timers say

Eric's. lan didn't want him to cto

mentioned

chair, rubbing his temples. Ever since he arrived, an itching sensation

as if something sinister was coaxing it from within,

not feeling

head, "Just a

back and rest up. I've got

"Alright."

urge to claw

lan leave, concern in his voice. "By the way, that Dr. Sarah you mentioned, she'll probably be coming

research facility, probably knows a thing or two about

about to head back to North America, currently

she should stick around in Greenfield until we get Patric

involved with the research

and

in the car, his driver Jeff noticed lan's pallor

you've been restless. Maybe get ssleeping

rest, his health would

but the overwhelming sensation surged again, demanding all

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