The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 1204 A Final Tribute to the Legend

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After bidding farewell to Nigel’s lifeless body, Catherine stepped out of the mourning hall at Westeria Residence.

“Catherine, wait!”

Hannibal caught up with her outside, blocking her path. “Before your grandpa passed, he entrusted me with the Westeria Token. From now on, you’ll wield it in his place.

“The Westeria Token holds immense power, overseeing the Intelligence Bureau, holding the highest decision–making authority in the Westeria Military Zone, and granting one of the eight key leadership roles in national defense.

“Catherine, this token carries great significance. Your grandpa entrusted it to you with boundless expectations

“Never forget–Draconia rose from nothing. It withstood the pressure of powerful nations because its people refused to surrender! Their unyielding determination is what kept this country standing.

“And remember this–a nation’s honor is not earned through submission or flattery. It’s built on independence, unity, and resilience!

“Any act of bowing to foreign influence or deceiving one’s people is nothing but hypocrisy.

“This token is a symbol of responsibility. You must wield it with strength and stand firm against oppression.

“Just like what you swore before your grandpa’s memorial. Even if everything ahead is filled with despair, you would rathe

give up your life than let our last shred of dignity be trampled!”

Tears streamed down Catherine’s face as she clutched the token tightly. “Dad, I swear I won’t forget! I’ll carry on Grandpa’s legacy. No matter how difficult the road ahead, I’ll never submit to those who choose disgrace over honor!”

Hannibal gently wiped her tears away and placed Lord Westeria’s gun in her hands.

“Catherine, I can’t stand the thought of you stepping into such danger, facing life and death!

“It’s humiliating to have a girl like you shoulder the burden of our pride and honor …

Catherine stubbornly wiped away her tears. “So what if I’m a girl? As long as I refuse to give up, this is what youth is all about!

and life and death aren’t worth fearing! What truly

a statement ten days ago, but it’s been completely ignored. They’re still caught up

like

shook his head bitterly. “Catherine, don’t be so quick to judge. Not everything is as straightforward as vou think.”

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so–called diplomatic strategies. I don’t know what the greater good‘

one thing–dignity is earned

have nothing more to say. It’s all just frustrating! Dad, take care!”

gave her father a tight hug, then turned and walked

two military vehicles approached.

McKay, please wait!”

Research Directorate, stepped out,

attempting to fasten his jacket. After struggling momentarily, he realized

reached Catherine, his belly was already inches

you for coming to pay your respects to my

A

stiff nod. “That’s not the only reason I’m here. I have an

from his secretary, he cleared his

both our department and Zayn’s authorities will temporarily oversee the Westeria Token

a transitional period, full control will be handed over to

Hannibal’s face darkened.

Herrera, what are you saying?

be jointly managed. Under whose authority was this decision made? What legal grounds do you

this is an official order from the Directorate. The legal framework

gun must be surrendered immediately.”

anger flared. “No! The Westeria Token represents the legacy of Lord Westeria’s generation–it stands as an eternal testament to

defy the law? The law applies to everyone equally. Even as

matter of

signal, four guards tensed,

responded immediately stenning