Chapter 131
I sighed, already anticipating his reaction. “The contract’s already signed, Lorik. I can’t back out just because it’s risky. I’ll be fine.”
Lorik was quiet for a moment before picking up his phone. “BETA, I need a few warriors deployed
immediately. I want them to escort Shirley during her trip,” he ordered curtly.
Though I appreciated his thoughtfulness, I could see how reluctant he was to let me go. His hands gripped the steering wheel tightly as we approached the airport, his jaw clenched with unspoken worry. Still, he said nothing as he parked the car. Instead, his eyes spoke volumes, a mixture of
ncern and determination as I unbuckled my seatbelt.
As we arrived at the terminal, I saw the warriors Lorik had summoned already waiting for me. They stood tall in their combat gear, their stance rigid, ready for duty. However, I didn’t miss the disdain in their eyes, hidden beneath the surface.
“Luna,” one of them greeted me with a curt nod, his voice cold and formal. The other didn’t even
bother to meet my gaze.
I asked them about the security arrangements for the trip, but their responses were indifferent, as if this task was beneath them. I could sense their contempt, as if they believed guarding me wasn’t
worth their time.
Ignoring their attitudes, I boarded the plane and settled into my seat. The flight to Valegrad was uneventful, but once we landed, I received word that the event had been delayed by a few hours. Deciding to make use of the time, I turned to the warriors. “We’ll head to the bank first.”
The two warriors exchanged annoyed glances, but nodded. “Of course, Luna,” one of them said with a thinly veiled impatience.
We piled into the car, the driver weaving through the busy streets of Valegrad. After a quick stop at the bank to exchange currency, something began to feel… off. I glanced into the rearview mirror and
frowned.
“That car’s been following us since we left the bank,” I muttered.
The warriors exchanged looks, one of them scoffing. “You’re being paranoid. There’s no threat. We’re here, aren’t we?”
But the other warrior wasn’t as dismissive. He leaned forward, his eyes narrowing at the sight of the. ald, battered jeep tailing us. “No, she’s right. Something’s off. We need to lose them.”
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Before I could process his words, the jeep behind us suddenly sped up, swerving in front of us and forcing our driver to slam on the brakes. The car jerked violently, my face slamming into the seat in front of me as panic surged through my veins.
Two figures jumped out of the jeep, both armed and moving with a dangerous precision. My heart raced as they approached, their rifles gleaming in the midday sun. One of them smashed the passenger–side window with the butt of his rifle, the glass shattering with a deafening crash.
“Out!” the first man barked, his voice harsh and full of malice. “Give us the money, now!”
I froze, my heart pounding in my ears as they ripped the car door open, yanking my bag from my lap. The second man, taller and more menacing, pointed his gun at me, his eyes cold and threatening.
Sverything!” he snarled.
Fear clenched my throat, but I fought to keep my composure despite of being robbed like this for the first time. My hand instinctively hovered over my belongings, knowing there was no reasoning with
men like this.
In the eyes of these robbers, it was clear that due to the remote location, robbing outsiders like us would have no real consequences. To them, we were the perfect targets. Easy prey.
The warriors sitting In the front, one in the driver’s seat and the other in the passenger seat, subtly tried to reach for their weapons beneath their seats without making any sudden moves. But the robbers, alert to any shift, noticed. Instantly, cold gun barrels were pressed against their heads.
“Be still, we only want your money!” one of the robbers snarled, his voice rough and impatient.
I quickly reached into my bag, pulling out the cash I had just withdrawn. “Here,” I said, my voice steady as I handed it over. “Take it. All of it.”
The robber snatched the money and briefly counted it, his face hardening with dissatisfaction. It wasn’t enough for them. He shoved the gun against my temple, his voice dripping with menace.
“That’s it? Go get more!”
I stared at the black hole of the gun’s barrel, the sense of death looming inches from me. My heart raced, but I kept my voice calm. “Alright. But you have to promise not to hurt them,” I gestured toward the warriors. “We’ll go to the bank. I’ll get more.”
The robber leaned In, his face uncomfortably close. “No tricks,” he hissed before he bent down and climbed into the back seat, pulling the warrior from the passenger side out of the car. Another robber took his place, pointing a gun directly at the driver. “Drive!” he ordered harshly.
The driver looked back at me, obviously waiting for me to make a decision.
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Don’t be afraid, Shirley.” Lena’s voice sounded in my head, gentle and steady, “Think about what you learned at the Academy. This is just the right time to be able to use it, isn’t it? I can feel that soon we’ll have a chance to fight back.”
