Chapter 866 One’s Heart Might Desire Goodness
Two guards in blue uniforms guided the carriage, leading Rence and Marge away from the narrow streets of the town.
Robin, accompanied by a group of eleven clite warrior from Dragon Soul, was rushing toward Plemouth.
A gentle night rain tapped softly on the windows.
The 30–mile journey seemed to stretch on endlessly in silence.
These formidable warriors, once revered for their victories in battle, had been shattered by the catastrophe of two decades ago.
Once masters solitude.
of their destiny, they retreated into obscurity, avoiding attention and living quietly in
But the darkness of the world didn’t care for patience or kindness.
The winds would not calm just because the tree wished for peace.
One’s heart might desire goodness, yet they might be met with disgrace!
In this cursed world where justice was twisted, the righteous were punished, while the wicked are lauded!
The common folk revel in joy, while the noble are left alone, nursing their wounds in the quiet of the night.
Robin’s intense, lethal presence filled the air, palpable to all who were near.
“Master Ramsey,” Jack began, “Twenty years ago, General Delgado returned to the capital after completing his mission, only to discover something had gone terribly wrong at Dragon Manor. He went to the Inspection Bureau alone to seek answers, but none were given. His frustration in Brighton angered the high–ranking officials.
“He left Brighton quietly, with the help of General Monroe and a few others.
“General Delgado stood outside Dragon Manor the entire night, and by morning, he had vanished.
“Recently, we uncovered that General Delgado traveled to Plemouth two decades ago, assumed the name Dash Quinlan, and has lived there in seclusion with his family ever since.
“However, even after all this time, he never stopped his investigation into the Dragon Manor incident.
“Eventually, Delgado and his wife, Lucinda Powers, had two children.
“To support their family and fund the investigation, Lucinda used their savings to launch a business.
The Powers family was deeply involved in trade, once among the wealthiest families in Westeria.
“Lucinda had a sharp business mind, and soon her venture flourished.
“In time, her company grew into Plemouth’s largest conglomerate, Delgado Enterprise.
So, they kept the name Delgado Enterprise.
“Yet, for nearly twenty years, Spike’s investigation led nowhere. The constant frustration took a toll on him, eventually leading to a grave illness.
“Lucinda, stepping back to care for him, handed the reins of the business to their children, Travis and Rylee.
“Both of them were capable, and they quickly expanded the business, doubling its size in just two years.
“But two months ago, disaster struck, Rylec disappeared, and Travis, along with his wife Madelyn, took their own lives.”
Jack sighed deeply. “Spike, already in poor health, has lost both of his children. He is now on the verge of death …
Robin’s voice was frigid. “Have you clarified the situation surrounding General Delgado’s family?”
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“We just found out and are sending people to investigate,” Jack responded quickly.
Robin tapped a message into his phone, sending it to a secure intelligence network. “Investigate the cause of the bankruptcy of Plemouth’s Delgado Enterprise.”
The carriage’s wheels ground over the memories of the past, bringing them to the surface.
The night, heavy and suffocating, seemed to choke the lonely remnants of lost things and vanished people.
For several minutes, Robin remained silent, staring out the window at the muddy road, his face a mask of concentration.
“The Dixon and Cravens families bribed six Plemouth banks, along with Herbert Lloyd, the Minister of Investment at Delgado Enterprise, to accept loans totaling 300 billion. The agreement required quarterly interest payments for ten years and full repayment at the end of the term.
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