Aniya

"Hanston Palace?" Alex was unfamiliar with the Royal Palace and didn't know where it was.

"Mayer, Franco, please help me. I don't need you to risk your lives with me. Just tell me the location of the Hanston Palace!"

Mayer and Franco exchanged a glance. Seeing Alex's persistence, they had no choice but to tell him the approximate location of the Hanston Palace.

Alex memorized the location of the Hanston Palace.

"Thank you!" Alex said gratefully.

The place where Mayer and Franco met was not far from the palace gate, but in a different direction from the Hanston Palace.

The three are about to part ways.

"Mayer, Franco, what mission are you two preparing to carry out?" Alex curiously.

Mayer shrugged. "I don't know, maybe they're going to make a move on someone else again."

The three didn't say much before bidding each other farewell and heading in different directions.

Alex proceeded cautiously.

Although he now knew which direction Hanston Palace was in, the Royal Palace was too large, with various palaces and gardens and a complex network of roads, making it easy for someone unfamiliar with the area to get lost.

Moreover, there were many court servants and guards in the Royal Palace, coming and going. Alex had to be extremely careful not to be discovered by them, and often had to hide in the shadows for a long time before he could find an opportunity to continue his advance.

By the time he finally arrived at the Hanston Palace, more than two hours had passed.

The night was deep, and Hanston Palace was pitch black, seemingly asleep.

Hanston Palace was a large and magnificent palace that was temporarily used to imprison nobles.

Alex cautiously surveyed his surroundings. He didn't see any guards, but such an important place couldn't possibly be unguarded, so he didn't rush in but carefully observed the area.

Just then, a dazzling light suddenly shone on him.

Alex's expression changed drastically.

"We've been discovered!"

Inside a luxurious room at the Hanston Palace.

Gallo took a comfortable hot bath, washing away the blood and fatigue, and changed into a brand new, comfortable white robe before taking a short rest.

Since Patur returned, he hasn't slept a wink, constantly suppressing various rebels. He's just a Level Six Warrior, and he often indulges in pleasures and neglects training, so he's really struggling to keep up.

Originally, he was also going to lead his troops to the Goblin Merchant Guild, but just before setting off, he received an important message and stayed behind.

"Knock knock knock"

A knock came at the door.

"Your Highness, the person has been brought."

"Come in."

The door opened, and two guards escorted a beautiful woman inside.

"Aniya!" Gallo rushed to greet her.

He waved his hand, dismissing the two guards.

The guard bowed, left the room, and closed the door.

"Aniya, I'm sorry you've suffered. I've been busy stabilizing the situation these past two days and have neglected you," Gallo said solicitously.

Aniya's face was cold. She had been imprisoned for nearly a day and a night. Her face was very haggard, her hair was disheveled, and her hands were tied behind her back.

Aniya responded coldly to Gallo's attentiveness, "Stop pretending."

Gallo said urgently, "Aniya, you know how much I've cared for you all these years, so why can't you accept me?"

Aniya looked at Gallo with a mocking expression. "Your concern for me? Where is it shown? In your constantly changing female companions?"

"Those people?" Gallo said indifferently. "They're just bed partners. I have no feelings for them. Which noble man in Oga City hasn't had a few women? You're different. In my eyes, you're worthy to be my wife."

Aniya scoffed at this, not even glancing at Gallo.

"Fine, fine, you look down on me!" Gallo said, getting a little exasperated.

"I know you're close to that kid Alex. How can that kid compare to me? His brother is Saint Domain, and my father is also Saint Domain. He's not stronger than me, and his bloodline isn't as noble as mine. What do you see in him?"

Aniya said coldly, "You're inferior to him in every way!"

"Am I not as good as him?"

Gallo was instantly enraged, grabbed Aniya by the neck, and his expression turned ferocious.

"Let me tell you, the Human Race is destined to fail this time. The Beastmen have made thorough preparations. Even if Wind Sage Yasen comes in person, it won't change anything. Soon, the Oga Kingdom will unify the three kingdoms, and I will become the King Oga, who will rule the largest territory. You say I'm not as good as him?"

"Well..."

Aniya was choked until she couldn't speak, had difficulty breathing, and her face gradually turned red.

"You like him so much, have you already given yourself to him? Tell me! Tell me!" Gallo roared like a madman, his grip tightening.

Aniya couldn't utter a single word, her face turned bluish-purple, and she was almost suffocating and losing consciousness.

"Your Highness, Alex has been found!"

Suddenly, the voice of a guard came from outside the door.

Hearing the sound, Gallo snapped out of his frenzy and released his grip.

Aniya felt reborn and gasped for breath.

Gallo stared intently at Aniya, a cruel smile playing on his lips.

"Come on, I'll take you to meet Alex. He'll probably want to see you too."

"Alex?"

Aniya, who had almost suffocated, did not hear the guards' voices outside the door. When she gradually recovered and heard Gallo's words, her expression changed immediately.

Without a word, Gallo pulled Aniya out of the room and along the palace corridor to the gates of the Hanston Palace.

At this moment, the gates of the Hanston Palace were brightly lit, with dozens of guards holding Firefly Stone and Horse Lantern, illuminating the area as if it were daytime.

The guards formed a circle, surrounding a tall young man.

Aniya was very familiar with the young man, and upon seeing him, she exclaimed, "Alex!"

She was surprised that Alex would come to her rescue, and felt both touched and worried about Alex.

Alex also saw Aniya and was slightly relieved to see that Aniya was still alive, but he immediately realized his current situation.

As he arrived at the entrance of the Hanston Palace, still pondering how to get in, dozens of guards rushed towards him from all directions, surrounding him as if they had been lying in ambush, just waiting for him to appear.

"Alex, I've been waiting for you for a long time!" Gallo looked at Alex and sneered repeatedly.

Have you been waiting for me for a long time?

Alex's heart skipped a beat, and he said in a deep voice, "You knew I would come?"

"Certainly."

Gallo grinned smugly, then shouted, "What are you two hiding for? Aren't you going to come out and see your friends?"

As soon as he finished speaking, two people reluctantly emerged from the shadows beside him.

Upon seeing these two, Alex's expression instantly changed.

"Mayer! Franco!"

The two men who came out were his two old friends.