The Invincible Mercenary King (by Matt Watt) novel Chapter 143

further. 

“Are you playing some kind of drunken role–playing game, young man? So mysterious,” the driver burst out laughing upon hearing Haylan’s words. 

“Haha! We were a bit tipsy and just having some fun.” Haylan laughed heartily. 

With that, he took out a cigarette and handed it to the driver. 

The driver declined the cigarette and simply remarked, “You youngsters sure know how to have a good time.” 

Haylan smiled but remained silent. 

After half an hour, the taxi finally arrived at its destination. Haylan paid the fare and stepped out of the vehicle. 

This quaint little village was nestled in a remote area, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. 

Noah took the lead, guiding Haylan to a quiet, rural road. 

As they made their way into the village, Haylan noticed a few young men with cold and unfriendly glares fixated on them. 

Haylan looked at them and didn’t think too much about it. He followed behind Noah and suddenly said, “Hey, Noah, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hide my identity.” 

Throughout his career, he had managed to make plenty of enemies, Some were dangerous criminals, while others were ambitious individuals seeking to climb the ranks. Despite the fact that many of them had met their untimely demise, there were still those who continued to harbor ill will towards him. 

Nevertheless, sin persisted like stubborn weeds that refused to die. 

As long as there were benefits, there would always be those willing to take the risk and walk the path of evil. 

Haylan’s mercenary corps put an end to the dreams of countless greedy and merciless individuals during the wars on the extraterritorial battlefield, obstructing their path to riches. Their iron grip on the battlefield thwarted many a would–be conqueror, leaving them with nothing but shattered ambition. 

Preventing someone from achieving wealth was akin to matricide and patricide. It was seen as a heinous crime that would not be taken lightly 

On the extraterritorial battlefield and at home, there were many people who despised him to the core. Some even dreamed of chopping off his head. 

As a result, he couldn’t disclose who he was, not even to his parents. It was a secret he had to keep to himself 

To keep his loved ones safe, he had to keep them in the dark. The less they knew, the better. 

He considered, “Perhaps it’s best if they’re kept in the dark.” 

“Got it I know everyone in your field has their own challenges. No worries, though, I won’t pry any further,” Noah replied 

with a nod 

Although Noah wasn’t privy to Haylan’s occupation, he could undoubtedly surmise that he was a spy, skillfully planted amongst a notorious gang 

That was why Haylan became so cruel. 

As Noah pondered the situation, it all seemed to fall into place. 

As Noah mulled it over, he became increasingly convinced that Haylan was a spy. With that thought in mind, he decided to let the matter rest. After all, there was no sense in pursuing something that could put him in danger. 

Ultimately, exposing the covert operative’s identity could spell a deadly catastrophe for them. 

He understood this principle. 

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“So far so good.” Haylan breathed a sigh of relief. The words seemed to lift a weight off his chest. 

He fretted that Noah might accuse him of disloyalty. 

As they strolled along, the two chatted amicably. The road became increasingly muddy underfoot, and they soon found themselves quite far from the village. 

“Why does this path look like it leads up the mountain?” Haylan asked, surveying the rugged terrain before them. 

“Yes, it is,” answered Noah.. 

“I think Perry’s house isn’t supposed to be here, Haylan said, his memory jogging. 

“So much went down. He got pushed to relocate.” 

“Moving up the mountain?” 

As soon as Noah spoke, Haylan’s face darkened with emotion. 

As he looked up at the mountain. he couldn’t believe what he was seeing. There weren’t any buildings, not even stairs. How could Perry, who was crippled, still be living up there? The terrain was treacherous, making it especially difficult to navigate up and down the mountain. It was a mystery that he couldn’t wait to unravel. 

He pondered, “How excruciating would that be for Perry?” 

He lit a cigarette and strolled with a somber expression. 

After about the time it took to smoke a cigarette, Noah announced, “We’ve arrived.” 

Haylan walked over to take a look, and his expression turned even uglier. 

This was a simple greenhouse built in the mountains. However, there were many holes in the greenhouse that could not block the wind or rain. 

The shed was surrounded by a garbage station, and the stench was unbearable. 

The greenhouse contained old, worn–out furniture and a handful of beds. 

A slender young man lay on the bed, swatting at mosquitoes out of sheer boredom. 

He was a particularly handsome man, but several shocking scars marred his face. Additionally, there were many burn scars on his scalp. His hair was parted an inch to the left and an inch to the right, creating a tragic sight. 

His legs were twisted irregularly. It was obvious that he had been beaten up violently and lost the ability to move. His bones were so fragile that they protruded from his skin. He couldn’t endure any type of physical exertion at all, and was extremely 

weak 

The young man’s eyes were dull and lifeless, his body betraying some underlying issue. Despite his youth, a weary look had taken hold of his features 

Haylan looked at the young man before him and felt a lump form in his throat. It felt as if a rock was pressing down on his chest, suffocating him. So uncomfortable was he that he couldn’t utter a single word. 

Despite being extremely skinny and malnourished, the young man could still recognize Perry, his handsome buddy from eight years ago. 

Perry was quite the heartthrob back in the day. Even the girls from the school next door couldn’t resist slipping him love letters. He was definitely the prince charming of many a young lady’s dreams. 

However, Perry’s appearance was completely disfigured and there were many wounds on his body. It was a tragic sight! Moreover, he lived in a dilapidated dwelling. The table was adorned with only vegetables, devoid of any nutrition. 

Upon closer inspection, Haylan realized that some vegetables were already rotten! 

Perry’s parents were a kind couple in their sixties. Their snow–white hair gave them an exhausted look that surpassed even the oldest of men in their seventies. 

Their faces were etched with the lines of hardship and struggle, telling the story of their lives. Their weathered features spoke volumes about the challenges they had faced. 

Intense suffering etched their foreheads and crept into the lines on their faces 

Their eyes were filled with despair, like bottomless pats of mud I was as if all hope for life had been drained from them 

Seeing them like this, Haylan’s eyes immediately turned red Tears welled up in his fierce eyes, and his heart ached. He couldn’t help but feel emotional as he watched the scene unfold before him. 

As he clenched his fists, lus hatred for Hugh intensified. 

Hugh was the reason Perry had become like this. It was all thanks to him 

“Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Felicia. Look, who’s here?”