Man With Super Medical Skill (Matthew) novel Chapter 3684

Nathaniel crouched down and spread his muscular arms wide so that his daughter could dive straight into his chest.

The long-held tension in his body finally melted away at that moment.

"Are you hurt, Dad?"

Yvette gently wiped at the dried bloodstains on his battle robes with her small hands, her eyes shimmering with tears.

Her sad expression could bring out a flood of deep sympathy in anyone who saw her.

"I'm not hurt," he replied in a slightly hoarse but incredibly gentle voice. "That blood belongs to the bad guys."

"Wow! You're amazing, Dad!" Yvette bounced up and down with excitement, clinging to her father's hand and refusing to let go. "You beat up the bad guy! You're my hero, Dad!"

Matthew stood quietly with Ariya, watching the emotional scene from not far away.

After a few moments, he walked over with a faint smile on his lips.

"Thank you for taking care of Yvette, Matteo."

"Is it over?" Matthew asked.

"It's over," Nathaniel confirmed. "Come on—let's go home!"

Nathaniel scooped Yvette into his arms, and Matthew carried Ariya.

Bathed in the warm sunlight of the setting sun, the four of them chatted happily as they headed towards the residential building of the Guard Corps.

Matthew was given the highest honors as soon as they arrived at the Guard Corps.

Since Ariya often played with Yvette, she received the princess treatment too.

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Three days later…

"Why don't you stay a little longer, Matteo?" Nathaniel watched the two girls playing on the bench. His gaze was so gentle that his eyes almost sparkled with warmth. "Just look at how much fun the girls are having together!"

"I'm afraid I can't. There are still matters I need to handle, things concerning Ariya."

"Alright then. I won't keep you since you've got important business."

Nathaniel turned around and issued a command to his men. "Go and bring the travel permit for Mr. Larden."

He handed Matthew the travel permit, along with a bag.

The bag contained some snacks and pretty outfits for Ariya.

Then, he pulled out a token that resembled a bronze medallion. "Here, take this as well."

On the front of the token was an engraved pattern. Although the pattern resembled a flower, it was hard to tell exactly what kind of flower it was.

His title was engraved on the back: "Nathaniel Quinn—Captain of the Guard Corps, District 13."

"That's my token. Anyone in District 13 will recognize it. If you ever run into trouble, don't hesitate to come find me.

"Also, I've arranged for an escort to take you straight to Pier 12. It'll save you some trouble."

Matthew initially tried to refuse politely, but he eventually accepted the token.

As expected, connections really do make life easier.

"He and I are old friends, so there's no need to stand on ceremony. Feel free to ask if you need anything."

"Thank you, Mr. MacQuillan," Matthew responded politely. "Could you tell me about the current power structure in District 12?"

The question made Odhran's expression turn solemn. He clasped his hands behind his back, his expression seeming to imply that he was going to talk about serious business.

"There are four major powers dividing the territory in District 12 alone: Lord Vohran of the East District; Lord Brysen of the West District; Lord Zaelan of the South District; and Lady Veyra of the North District."

What's with them? Are they into fantasy or something? Why are their names so strange?

Hearing those names, Matthew couldn't help but make a snarky comment to himself.

"On the surface, these four powers seem to coexist peacefully, but dangerous currents surge underneath.

"Each of them is secretly amassing strength—It's honestly a powder keg waiting to blow.

"If you want to survive in District 12, then you should keep your mouth shut as much as possible. Better yet, don't even talk."

"The streets are crawling with their eyes and ears. If you slip up in the slightest… the consequences can be terrifying."

Matthew nodded and inquired, "We're looking for someone in District 12, a man named Ronny Donald. Do you happen to know him, Mr. MacQuillan?"

"I've never heard of him." Odhran shook his head. "But if you're trying to find someone, you might want to enter District 12 through the North District.

"That's where the largest black market is located. You might have some luck there."

After thanking the elderly man, Matthew took Ariya and headed for the entrance to the North District.