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.

leave for the border tomorrow," she said.

Taylor grinned like a kid, barely

a suspicious look. "Why

Taylor quickly

I left them in the lab. Let Juniper know. I’ve got other things to handle." With that, Danielle hopped into her car, speeding off like a rocket. At Summit Hospital, owned by the Darling

"Joseph," she greeted softly.

you’re here," Joseph replied,

around the room. "Let me check on Grandpa and Grandma

gently on her grandfather’s wrist, she took his pulse, then did the same for her grandmother. Her brows furrowed as she worked to lift

Danielle. Can you hear me? Try to blink or move a finger to respond.

they?" Joseph asked, noticing

otherwise, the consequences would’ve been dire. I’ve partially