Chapter 190 03.0189: "The Next Day"

'She will kill you all and bring shame upon the entire Hood family.'

Farida walked alone in a dark world.

There, she couldn't hear any sound from outside.

"Where is this..." She turned her head and looked around, feeling empty and strange.

The world suddenly became bright.

That is the sky of Abyss Port.

The beauty of the blue sky made her open her eyes slightly and appreciate it.

But soon, the smile on her face froze.

Above the beautiful sky, countless shuttles were like a meteor shower streaking across the sky, falling to the ground with long trails of black smoke and flames.

"Mom..." She couldn't help but cover her mouth, tears streaming down from the corners of her eyes like a dam that had been opened.

She saw clearly that the shuttle with the number PW-001 on it, which held the governor and cabinet members, was burning with a raging fire, which caused friction in the atmosphere and ignited the air.

She saw the scene she least wanted to see in her life: a sea of ​​charcoal and fire.

Everything was unrecognizable, her beloved mother.

A pair of large hands suddenly blocked her view and she turned her head away.

Her father, Alexander Hood, the iron-blooded soldier who maintained a resolute face even in extreme sorrow.

Holding her hand, I turned around and led her towards a world called the future.

Suddenly, the warm big hand holding hers also disappeared.

Just as Farida was searching in panic, what fell in front of her was a charred corpse, which was even more tragic than her mother's.

Farida retreated in horror and helplessness.

She covered her mouth, feeling suffocated and overwhelmed.

The series of tragedies left the 17-year-old girl physically and mentally exhausted.

She was about to lose hope in life.

"How should I know where to go..."

She collapsed to her knees.

"Farida, you still have me."

A familiar and pleasant voice came from behind her.

She turned her head impatiently as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw.

"Horatio..." She looked at the young man with a warm face who stretched out his hand to her and cried with joy.

The empty heart found the warm comfort of being filled.

She wiped her pretty face which was already tear-stained.

Just as she reached out and placed her hand on Horatio's white-gloved hand, grateful for his presence in her life when she needed it most.

She saw the evil black shadow grinning behind the young man.

"Horatio, be careful!"

she shouted.

Before the young man in front of him could turn around.

A black blade suddenly pierced his chest from behind and went through his body.

The young man in front of me had his hat falling to the ground.

A mouthful of blood gushed out from the corner of his mouth.

His blue eyes stared in amazement at the tip of the sword that pierced through his chest.

The light in his eyes disappeared.

"Uh..." He let out his last breath weakly, and with a thud, he collapsed beside the girl who was kneeling on the ground.

Countless terrible and terrifying laughs lingered in her ears.

"Horatio...Horatio..."

She held up the young man's body, which was beginning to cool, and sobbed, her tears having dried up.

Blood gushed out from the corners of her eyes and dripped onto the young man's pale face.

She was completely disheartened and had lost the motivation to live.

Helplessly she fished the young man's pistol from his holster.

The girl took a deep breath, trembling, and pointed the gun at her temple.
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When the birds living on the planet Abyss Port chirped crisply in their warm nests on the treetops outside the house.

Horatio slowly opened his eyes.

He blinked his dry eyelids and sat up suddenly.

I saw that the starlight was already shining on the sofa and chairs, and the time might be almost noon.

The sky was hazy, and the atmosphere was filled with burning dust from yesterday's riots in Abyss Port. It looked like acid rain was about to fall.

After going through so much yesterday, he was so exhausted that he worked until about three in the morning before going to bed, completely losing track of time.

[Oh no, I have to see the judge today...]
He slowly turned his head and saw the girl lying on her side on the messy bedding.

He also saw the black and red bloodstains on his crotch on the bed.

The dreamlike and unreal feeling suddenly became real again.

[What did I do… Lieutenant General Hood’s life or death was unknown, but I slept with his precious daughter? ? ?] He supported his head, a strong sense of guilt sweeping over his heart.

He looked at his body and arms, which were covered with bruises caused by Farida's fingertips.

I could feel a faint stinging pain from my lips, which were cracked and dry. When I touched them casually, I could feel a faint trace of blood.

Farida's condition was not much better.

People who didn't know would think they had a fight.

Well, it seems better to be mistaken for a fight.

Otherwise, such a thing happened between the two of them when the life and death of Lieutenant General Hood was uncertain.

Instead, it seems like I'm just like a scumbag, taking advantage of others' feelings when they're feeling empty, lonely and cold.

But to be honest, that night was unforgettable for him.

He didn't expect that his first time in this world would be so grand.

Suddenly, he heard sobbing coming from beside him.

He turned around and saw Farida sleeping, and started sobbing.

Two lines of hot tears fell from her closed eyes, but she was unaware.

Although he was naked, his pitiful appearance prevented him from having any other thoughts.

It only reminded him of what he had said to Farida.

He frowned and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Wait for me. I will present the head of the mastermind to you and let this damn guy feel the most extreme pain."

Horatio bit his lower lip and spoke angrily to Farida.

He quickly stood up and got out of bed, quickly washing off the blood and sweat on his body in the place where he first bathed.

Then he picked up his clothes from the ground and put them on. His whole action was resolute and firm.

There was a sense of righteousness in the young man's brow, and a warm and fiery power was slowly burning in his heart.

It seemed to give him motivation and guidance.

He put his bicorne hat solemnly on his head.

He looked out the window with a firm and resolute gaze at the hazy sky of Abyss Port.

He turned his head and looked at Sleeping Beauty who was still sleeping.

He swore silently in his heart:

From today on, Farida's affairs are his affairs.

He would crush the head of anyone who dared to make her cry with his iron hand.

Swish!
He put his sword back into his belt.

Horatio didn't want to disturb Farida's rest.

Before he left, he left a handwritten letter on the coffee table.

He said he needed to see the judge today and would come back to see her.

Then he strode out.

On both sides of the door stood two rows of maids. They all maintained a business-like smile, clasped their hands together respectfully, and saluted Horatio who was going downstairs.

The elegantly dressed old butler bowed to Horatio conscientiously.

"Sir, do you need a meal?" The old butler respectfully asked the naval officer on the first floor, who had been here more than once and was almost designated by the master as the future son-in-law.

Although the voice was respectful, it also contained a hint of indifference and even vigilance.

Needless to say, from the noise and intensity of last night, everyone in the house probably knew what happened in the eldest lady's room.

It would be embarrassing to pretend nothing happened.

The calmer and more generous his behavior is at this time, the more it can demonstrate his identity and determination.

"I don't need it. Farida is still sleeping. Make one for her."

Under the current circumstances, it would seem more responsible to the people in this official residence if he called Farida by her name.

Proves that he is not a playboy who runs away after having sex.

The old butler's eyes lit up as he looked at the young officer in front of him.
"Yes, sir." His tone suddenly became serious.

The worry in my heart about the young lady's future gradually fell.

"I'll arrange it right away, don't worry."

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