The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

The members of the Nine Mystics Society had already arrived, and Thomas, along with his crew, had broken free from the clutches of the dark-cloaked adversaries. The remaining foes were left to the capable hands of the Emerald Mountain's senior brothers.

Not far off, the sky darkened ominously as a group of dark-cloaked figures appeared once more, their sights set determinedly on Vivienne.

The Nine Mystics Society positioned themselves in a defensive formation, ready for both attack and defense.

Vivienne, however, was fixated on the looming crowd ahead.

There, amidst them, was her true target.

A wave of energy morphed into existence from the air, aiming straight for her vitals.

Percival, ever vigilant, wrapped an arm around Vivienne's waist and dodged the assault with ease.

A woman in red, her figure shrouded in mystery and her face hidden behind a veil, appeared before Vivienne. Despite the disguise, Vivienne recognized her instantly. "Abigail!"

Vivienne's voice was firm, leaving no room for retort.

The woman chuckled behind her hand, her voice dripping with seduction, "Vivienne, we finally meet."

Vivienne scoffed, "Haven't we already met before?"

Ignoring her, the woman in red flicked her crimson nails, signaling the dark-cloaked figures, "Her powers are beneath you. Capture her for me. I want her to watch as her loved ones perish before her eyes."

With that, an attack was launched at Percival.

Hearing this, Vivienne's expression darkened.

She had guessed right; Abigail's vendetta was against Mr. Wolf.

Following her command, a dark-cloaked figure aimed a vicious blow at Vivienne.

Vivienne raised her hand in a mere gesture, and the assailant's power dispersed into the air, rendered useless.

Shocked, a raspy voice emerged from beneath the mask, "Your powers exceed the fifth rank?"

Vivienne smirked, "Fifth rank? That was me half a year ago."

spent in seclusion, her abilities had soared beyond the

was of no

upon receiving that message, the outcome of today's battle was still

the assailant attacked again, only to have his power extinguished mid-transformation by

was a blow of full force from the seventh

was sent flying, blood spewing

spared him

be incapacitated by a single blow was somewhat

Percival and Abigail were

her full attention to this formidable adversary who had

Fair is fair.

the tenth rank, Abigail's strength was indeed monstrous. A pity she was

would have been intrigued to bring her back to the lab for

suddenly. Vivienne squinted, hurrying to Percival's side, ready to join forces

arc

"Vivienne, be careful."

Percival who pulled her to safety, though

"The Spirit Suppression Pill

Percival wiped a trace of blood from his

day. To have their celebration

with a spark of intrigue, "Mr.

gaze narrowed, quickly catching onto Vivienne's plan. Though he had reached the heights of the tenth rank, facing a barrier-breaker like Abigail required endurance. But with Vivienne by his side, they could

not even a barrage of bombs or a path of fire and brimstone, could stop him from completing his marriage

curved, "Mr. Wolf, it's been

at their resolve, "Thinking you can stop

gaze darkening as she flicked her fingertips, sending a flurry of silver needles

with a mere tilt of her head, dismissing Vivienne's tactics as

tone full of arrogant certainty, "Only with your death can I truly savor

stood unyielding, "A person of limited talent dares to boast such

even greater ferocity, clearly agitated, "What does it

insecurities were her obscured beauty and her natural aptitude

she couldn't have even dreamt of reaching the realm of

long as she killed enough power users, their abilities would effortlessly become