Wade gazed at the wine in his hand, red as blood. Blades flashed, schemes abounded; everyone wore masks when dealing with others, speaking human words to humans and ghost words to ghosts. Those who could not flatter and ingratiate themselves could only be kicked aside. Having climbed to this position, Wade no longer bore any trace of his former self. It left him helpless, nostalgic...
"Bzz..." The door slid open automatically, and Rijeff stumbled out, his face still hazy with sleep.
Without even looking at him, Wade opened the floor-to-ceiling window.
This was the military's frontline command, located within the star ring defense perimeter. Outside the window was a thick layer of armor. As the armor retracted, it revealed the enchanting sight of the universe. "Rijeff, although you've already advanced to Level 18, you still can't be arrogant. Alsi's ancestor was a Level 20 expert. You're so young and so talented—don't you want to surpass him?"
Behind Rijeff, a seductive woman had somehow followed him in. Clearly still half-asleep, the girl vaguely wrapped her arms around Rijeff from behind.
"Get out!" The three words exploded like thunder.
The empty glass before Wade burst with a crack! The girl went limp with fright, all sleepiness gone, and nearly collapsed to the floor.
"What, do I have to carry you out myself?" Wade turned around and asked the trembling girl.
The girl did not know where she found the strength. With a shriek, she jumped up and ran off...
Rijeff curled his lip. "Dad..."
"How many times have I told you? Don't bring the women from your bed into my room. Filthy!" Wade said sternly.
Rijeff continued to pout. "Got it. I won't do it again..." Honestly, if you really thought they were filthy, you wouldn't have so many illegitimate children. And