CH288 Idealist Meets Cynical Pragmatist
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Back inside Earl Drake's office, just after Alex had been tossed out, a faint spark of lightning flickered at Drake's feet—a telltale sign that he had just used a movement technique.
[Abyssal Conqueror's Step: Third Step – Wraith's Crossing]
He lingered by the desk for a moment before turning toward the window, gazing out at the open sky.
"Amelia, you would be so proud of your boy if you were here. He certainly takes after you," he murmured, a soft, caring smile tugging at his lips.
For a moment, memories of the past surfaced—bittersweet fragments filled with joy, melancholy, and loss.
