Aurous Hill University, at this very moment.

On the vibrant playground, thousands of freshmen from different colleges and departments were being divided into various squares for their military training.

The rigorous 14-day training had just commenced today.

Many of the freshmen still felt uneasy about the intense paramilitary exercises. Both boys and girls were brimming with complaints.

The scorching sun showed no mercy, its intense heat punishing the newly enrolled freshmen who had just embarked on their first year of studies.

A sudden explosion of thunder from the southwest startled all the students on the field. They turned their gaze towards the dark clouds, and a sense of hidden joy swept over most of them.

They speculated that perhaps a sudden downpour was imminent.

Everyone felt that if heavy rain did fall, the training at this moment would most likely be suspended, granting everyone a much-needed respite.

After all, training in the rain was far more bearable than enduring the searing heat of the sun.

The students eagerly awaited with hopeful anticipation as a grouping of menacing clouds consolidated in the southwest, yearning for the sky to darken and envelop them in its shadow.

As everyone looked southwest with anticipation, Maria stared blankly at the dark cloud, furrowing her brow.

Something about the dark cloud seemed peculiar to her.

At that moment, Claudia, standing beside her, couldn’t resist whispering, “Cathy, if it rains, maybe we can get an early break!”

Claudia, having lived abroad, lacked understanding of and psychological preparation for the tradition of military training for college freshmen.

She imagined it to be like a summer camp, with laughter and games, and the fourteen days passing by joyfully. However, the intense paramilitary training lasting two weeks proved to be a challenging adjustment for her. After a morning on her feet, she ended up with painful blisters, exacerbating her struggle.

Therefore, she secretly hoped that the military training could be temporarily halted, allowing her to relax.

Maria shook her head upon hearing Claudia’s words and replied calmly, “I don’t think it will rain.”

Claudia persisted, saying, “With such vast clouds and such loud thunder, it’s evident that there’s intense convective weather, rain is not out of the question. We could even have hailstorms! Let’s keep our hopes up. Maybe our wish will come true!”

Maria forced a smile tinged with sadness and whispered, “To be honest, I hope for this rain more than anyone else.”

The instructor noticed that many people were whispering and speculating about whether it would rain. He shouted disapprovingly, “Everyone, no whispering! Today, even if you were under the knife, you must continue training!”

Complaints filled the air.

At that moment, everyone observed the dark clouds in the southwest gradually dispersing, and the thunder did not resound again.

Claudia couldn’t help expressing her disappointment, “Such massive dark clouds, and they’re dissipating after just one thunderclap?”

It was then that Maria declared, “I need to go to the bathroom.”

The instructor, upon hearing this, stopped insisting and waved his hand. “Go! Hurry back!”

Maria felt a tinge of embarrassment and said, “Instructor, I… I’m on my period…”

Upon hearing her explanation, the instructor relented and allowed her to leave. “Go ahead! Come back quickly!”

I have something to take

process Maria’s words, she had already swiftly

her military training camouflage uniform back at her dormitory. She grabbed her mobile phone and put on a black disposable mask before taking a pill that Jagoan had given her from the cabinet. She

Michelle and dialed Jagoan’s number while

do with Jagoan. So she kept repeating to herself, “Please answer the

picked up the call and inquired, “Cathy,

let out a sigh of relief upon hearing his voice and hastily said, “Brother, I want to express my deep gratitude for what you did last time. So, I’d like to know when it’s convenient for you. I want to invite

it after your military training is over. During this time,

Jagoan recollected something and asked her, “By the way, isn’t it currently the time for your military training? How are you able to

fabricated a story and replied, “There was a thunderstorm just now, and it seemed like it would rain.

brow slightly, his mind

to dinner. Second, perhaps the thunderstorm had made her realize something was amiss, leading her to call and confirm his safety. Third, maybe she deliberately mentioned the incident and the thunderstorm on the phone

Maria called to ensure his safety and, once confirmed, subtly alerted

the phone further, fearing that prolonged conversation might arouse his suspicions. Instead, she smiled and asked,

your

and replied, “Great!

“let me know when your

declared, “I’m sorry, brother, but I can’t chat

it and said, “Focus

didn’t return to the playground. Instead, she headed

there for a few minutes until Michelle pulled up in a

into the backseat. Michelle asked with

blurted out, “It’s nothing important. The military training is just too exhausting, and I don’t

them that I haven’t been

aback for a moment but quickly regained

for a

back to the villa first. After that, I’ll communicate with the

by Michelle, arrived

door. Instead, she pushed it open herself and darted out. Without looking back, she made her way towards her petite courtyard on the highest level. “Michelle, starting today, I’ll be staying home and having three square meals a day. Just leave

want to leave her home either. However, as a servant, she knew better than to ask too many questions.

will do,” Maria casually replied. “Just arrange it as you

she hurriedly ascended to the top floor, opened the

Maria climbing the final steps. Worriedly, he intercepted Michelle and inquired, “Wasn’t Maria supposed to be attending the military training at school?

plan to participate in the military training. She wanted to come back home and live here for a while. She even asked me to leave

delivering meals

knew her master held Maria in

phone and said respectfully, “Sir, I’ll call

and

bustling urban area, brimming with joy. His first

vain for Zachary, approached one of the stall owners with a touch of desperation. “Excuse me,” he implored, “why are

the weather forecast? It warned of possible extreme weather. We’re closing up

himself, “There’s no such thing as extreme weather—it’s simply the thunder I conjured up in the mountains.

to locate Zachary, Gideon adopted a different approach and ended up purchasing two valuable antiques from him, paying a steep price. After careful consideration, he decided to find lodging near Antique Street for the night and resume

yet unable to find comfort. The reason was clear—he

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