Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 31

Danielle hung up the phone and returned to her experiment. She finished extracting Crimson Lily into the Miracle Antidote and, while waiting for it to blend, made a batch of Heart Elixir Pills. Both medicines were now complete and ready for use.

When Taylor saw Danielle step out of the lab, his excitement was hard to miss. "Danielle, when will you visit Fortress? There’s been some unrest there recently."

"What happened?" Danielle asked. She hadn’t been to the border in a while since it was usually well- managed unless something major occurred.

"Wulf Clan has been expanding its territory, causing

chaos. I also heard Hades is at the border now." Taylor was visibly excited as he spoke. He had originally been stationed at the border, but Danielle had reassigned him back here.

"Oh? Hades is at the border?" Danielle raised a brow. Shadow, Hades, and Wulf Clan usually maintained a balance there. Danielle had heard of Hades, the enigmatic leader of Hades Fortress, known for his mystique.

With Wulf Clan stirring trouble and Hades showing up, things clearly weren’t stable. Danielle decided she needed to head there soon.

she said. But first, she needed

a

look.

I’m happy?" Taylor quickly

Danielle hopped into her car,

"Joseph," she greeted softly.

Joseph

around the room. "Let me check on

wrist, she took his pulse, then did the same for her grandmother. Her brows furrowed as she

Grandma, it’s me, Danielle. Can you hear me? Try to blink or move a finger to respond. Repeat

they?" Joseph asked, noticing Danielle’s serious

had the antidote I gave them earlier; otherwise, the consequences would’ve been dire. I’ve partially lifted their hypnosis. They’ll need another session to fully wake up," Danielle said, her