Chapter 256

Hawk's abilities were something Lily could trust without question. Being in the Reaper unit in Alchos meant that all of them had faced life and death together. Their bond was such that if one was in trouble, the others would risk everything to help. However, Lily hadn't called Leopard or Venom this time. Their identities were too sensitive, making them unsuitable for this particular situation. By the time Lily and her group arrived at Driftwood Bay, two days had passed. Before their arrival, her contacts from Aeston and Loid's people had already reached the village. Driftwood Bay was now filled with a strange undercurrent. Unfamiliar faces moved in and out, their intentions cloaked in ambiguity. All had their eyes set on Lily's home. The entire village seemed to be holding its breath, the tension palpable. Standing in the heart of the village, Lily removed her baseball cap. Her cold, sharp gaze swept over the strangers who were lurking around her home. After a long, silent obse