Those Things

A call from blood made Yago instinctively call out "Father" to Norman Russell. Yes, his intuition told him that Norman Russell was his father.

When Norman heard Yago call him "father," Norman smiled knowingly. "I'm sorry, son, it's been so long since I've had the chance to meet you. I've been a terrible father."

Looking at his father, Yago was overwhelmed with emotions, and a host of questions filled his mind. He wanted to know what his father's relationship was with Ebson, why his father was in his consciousness, whether his father knew his Great-Grandmother, and even who his biological mother was...

There were so many questions in Yago's mind, but perhaps because there were so many, Yago couldn't utter a single word for a moment.

Norman, perhaps sensing the countless questions in Yago's mind, gently shook his head and said, "Child, it's not time yet. You shouldn't know too much; knowing too much will only bring you more trouble. You will know everything in time."

Yago: "Father... what do you mean?"

Norman sighed softly, his voice filled with regret. "Ebson went astray; it's my fault. I shouldn't have coveted the power of the Eldians, and I shouldn't have been so arrogant and disdainful. Every person in this world is a living, breathing being, not an inanimate object. Child, it's my fault."

Yago was shaken to his core upon hearing this. He gleaned many things from his father Norman's words: Ebson... was he really connected to Norman? Had he coveted the power of the Eldians? Had he been led astray? Could the existence of these Artificial Titan also be related to Norman?

Norman shook his head, and his body suddenly began to fade, gradually disappearing?

Yago rushed forward to grab his father's body, but his hand passed right through Norman's body. That's right! He was now a consciousness, how could he possibly touch Norman, who was also a consciousness?

"It's alright, child. We will meet again. When we meet again, you will know everything, because the power you carry is a power that can truly change Fate. You are the Fate Titan. Also, don't worry about your mother. She will be happy for you if you can live happily like this." As soon as he finished speaking, Norman's body turned into countless points of light.

Almost at the same time, Yago suddenly opened his eyes and woke up from his sleep.

Everything that happened in the consciousness space just now felt like an unreal dream to Yago. There, he saw his father. Sure enough, just as he had guessed at the Russell Manor, Norman Russell really was his father.

Thinking of this, Yago was filled with mixed feelings. He had never imagined that he would meet his biological father one day. What was even more bizarre was that the Artificial Titan and their creator, Ebson, seemed to have a deep relationship with his father.

All of this seemed to envelop Yago like a huge fog, leaving Yago confused and at a loss.

"Hey, there's always a way out, isn't there? Fate, do I really have the power to change it?" Yago murmured to himself, stretching out his hand.

At that moment, Yago suddenly felt uneasy and a little creeped out, as if someone had taken advantage of him.

Subconsciously, the image of his father that he had called out to Norman Russell when they first met flashed through Yago's mind.

Why does it feel like so many people have taken advantage of others by agreeing to these things? Thinking this, Yago's brows furrowed immediately. Who is it?! So dishonest, why are they taking advantage of others?

Hey you, staring at me with wide eyes in front of the screen! Yes, it's you! Did you take advantage of Yago? If so, Yago will be bringing the brothers of the Restoration Army to have a good chat with you tonight!

"Yago-san, I'd like to ask you, where is Zeke? Why can't we get in touch with Zeke? Also, the current situation seems to be different from our initial plan," Yelena, sitting opposite Yago and staring intently into Yago eyes.

"Zeke..." Yago had a headache. Zeke was currently under strict guard in the Dungeon, locked up with several Marley Warriors and a few child trainees.

What to do with Zeke's Marley Volunteer Army is also Yago's biggest headache right now. First of all, Yago will never agree to Zeke's Euthanasia Plan. Sacrificing the future of all Eldians for a so-called relief is something only a fool would do.

However, the help that the Malay Volunteer Army under Zeke has given to Paradis Island over the years has been substantial, in areas such as technology, military affairs, education, and daily life. It can be said that Paradis Island's rapid development today is at least a third or half due to the help and contributions of the Marley Volunteer Army.

Just like Onyankopon, who helped Para improve its production tools, Wick, who helped Yago solve problems more than once in the Marley Capital, these are all very important and precious friends.

It can be said that the Marley Volunteer Army were important contributors to the development of Paradis Island. If Yago were to forcibly suppress and control the Marley Volunteer Army, his own compatriots on Paradis Island would probably oppose it.

But if this isn't addressed, will Zeke's subordinates still be willing to continue cooperating with Paradis Island and the Eldians once they learn of Zeke's imprisonment?

Therefore, Yago was also conflicted and torn about how to deal with the Marley Volunteer Army.

"Zeke is probably still in the Marley Capital right now. He should be back on the island soon. As for the plans, plans can't keep up with changes, and circumstances can change suddenly, which is understandable." Yago casually made up an excuse to fob off Yelena.

Strangely, despite this absurd and flimsy excuse, Yelena seemed to believe it, standing up solemnly and saying, "Alright, I understand. Then please have Yago-san inform us as soon as Zeke returns."

After saying that, Yelena turned and left, leaving Yago completely bewildered. She believed her? That was far too perfunctory! Anyone with eyes could see through it!

Whether Yelena was genuinely naive or not, as long as the Marley Volunteer Army was kept in check for now, Yago's worries lessened somewhat.

But after leaving the Yago family's reception room, Yelena didn't choose to return to the home arranged for her on Paradis Island. Instead, she headed in an unfamiliar direction. "Zeke, we'll soon find out where you are. Don't worry, we'll definitely help you achieve your great Eldia Euthanasia Plan," Yelena muttered to herself.

Soon, a figure who seemed to have been waiting for a long time approached Yelena.