Chapter 103: Welma's Return

Chapter 103: Welma's Return

Kate suddenly remembered something and rushed to the master bedroom upstairs.

Not only were various documents of the Moon God Merchant Association kept there, but also a file on a young man named Alexander.

In Kate's view, Alexander was Sophia's boyfriend, and she wanted to control him to serve her own purposes.

Kate was playing her hand — a hand that could allow her to fully leverage Sophia and change her current position.

She didn't want to remain just a "secondary figure in the outer branch."

Alexander's Courtyard.

Alexander stood on the top-floor balcony, admiring the waning moon.

People often feel a sense of melancholy when they see the moon, sometimes quoting, "People have sorrow and joy, separation and reunion; the moon waxes and wanes."

But at this moment, Alexander didn't feel much; he was simply appreciating the beauty of nature.

He was also thinking of the chain of "This Moment Cafés" that seemed to be everywhere the moon was visible.

The Hunter Guild had enough resources and skilled warriors.

As long as they sustained themselves through combat, hunting monsters and awakened individuals, the Hunter Guild would have endless power.

Alexander's gaze was distant and contemplative.

He envisioned an era where monsters were eradicated, a world where even the elite paid homage.

The height of one's vision, the breadth of one's heart, and the depth of one's mind — together, these formed his "perspective."

Sometimes he wondered, if another transmigrator or awakener had gained the "Farmer's Talent," would they do the same as him?

And if they did, would they do better or worse?

While Alexander was lost in his rare musings, his phone rang.

Seeing the caller ID, he was a bit surprised.

The call was from Jackson, his high school homeroom teacher and also a hunter in the Hunter Guild, known by his alias, "The Joker."

A small smile appeared on Alexander's lips as he answered the call:

"Hello, Mr. Jackson. What brings you to call so late?"

On the other end, Jackson clearly sighed in relief, then quickly grew tense:

"Where are you? Are you still in Bluewater City?"

"I am," Alexander replied, relaxed, with a smile still on his face.

But his smile soon faded.

"Alexander, have you offended someone recently?"

Jackson's voice grew tense, lowered deliberately:

"Today, the principal kept me after hours, and then a group of people arrived at the school.

They took away your records and asked me some questions about you.

They were all dressed in black suits, and each one of them looked quite capable.

Right now, they're in the principal's office. Just now, I overheard them mention something about the Divine family."

There was a faint rustling on Jackson's end, as if someone had arrived, prompting him to step outside.

After a moment, he resumed the call:

"Alexander, those people don't seem simple. Be careful — this is as much as I can help."

Jackson was indeed a responsible teacher.

Most teachers wouldn't care about a former student's fate once they'd graduated.

Alexander replied in a somber tone:

"Got it. Thank you, Mr. Jackson."

After hanging up, his face turned grim.

When the Soul Hunters returned with documents from the villa's master bedroom, he learned that Sophia was actually the eldest daughter of the Divine family who had left home.

The Divine family was investigating him, although he wasn't sure of their motives; he was certain it was unrelated to the Hunter Guild.

However, if they continued their investigation, they would eventually uncover something.

Since founding the Hunter Guild, Alexander had concealed his identity well, but he had underestimated how easily his background could be traced.

"Those two Divine family members — they must die."

A flash of cold ruthlessness appeared in Alexander's eyes.

He hadn't expected that, right after dealing with Welma and without even finishing his work on that front, another problem would surface.

Taking out his phone, Alexander sent a message to Huang Jie.

The following morning.

The Security Bureau's gate guard was fighting off drowsiness, his shift ending in just another hour.

At that moment, two figures approached the gate.

One man, one woman.

The guard rubbed his eyes, confirming he wasn't mistaken, and quickly stood up to salute.

He was completely bewildered.

Wasn't it the long-missing Director Welma who had returned?

And beside her, wasn't that Willard from the wanted posters?

Welma gave the guard a cool glance and walked into the Security Bureau with Willard in tow.

The guard quickly dialed the director's secretary:

"Sir! The director is back!"

...

Shortly after Welma sat down in her office, the director's secretary rushed in, out of breath.

He glanced at Willard, seated on the sofa, a look of confusion in his eyes.

Wasn't this man exposed for embezzlement and bribery?

Furthermore, it was Director Welma's younger brother, Vincent, who had led the team to arrest Willard.

Vincent was suspected to have been killed by Willard.

How could Willard be sitting here so casually next to Director Welma?

The secretary, setting his doubts aside, saluted Welma and asked with concern:

"Director Welma, where have you been? Are you all right?"

Welma's gaze turned somber.

"I'm fine. Who's been in charge here recently?"

The secretary replied:

"Deputy Director Zhao hasn't been well and is on medical leave. Captain Ethan Blake has been overseeing things."

Welma nodded, then asked:

"How long have you been working under me?"

The secretary didn't understand her intent but answered earnestly:

"Today marks exactly six months."

Welma gave him a sidelong glance and said:

"I'm not satisfied with your work over these six months. Report to the archives tomorrow."

The secretary was taken aback.

"Huh? The archives? But…why?"

His words came out in a fluster.

How could he lose his job right after the director returned?

Welma's expression turned frosty, and she replied impatiently:

"So many questions. Just go if I tell you to go."

She crossed her legs, arms folded, looking at the secretary with disdain.

"Someone like you, with no competence, has no business staying in headquarters.

The only reason I'm not sending you home is because of the Security Bureau's policies."

The secretary stood in stunned silence for a moment, then turned and left without saying another word.

As soon as he was gone, the phone on Welma's desk rang.

The phone was near Willard, who lounged on the sofa, absorbed in his phone and indifferent to the ringing.

Welma walked over and picked up the call.

On the other end was Jonathan's excited voice.

"Welma! Are you all right? Where have you been all this time?"

Welma glanced secretly at Willard, biting her lip slightly.

"After Vincent's passing, I was grieving for a while. Nothing much."

She paused before continuing, "There's something I want to discuss. All those charges against Willard — my brother made them up. Have them dropped.

Also, I'm appointing Willard as my secretary. Stop investigating him."

Jonathan, unfazed, responded quickly:

"Of course! No problem! Where are you? I'll come find you!"

Welma's face darkened slightly, and she declined:

"No need, I'm a bit tired."

With that, she ended the call.

In the silent office, Welma and Willard looked at each other.

Willard let out a scoff.

"Not bad acting," he said, extending his finger.

A faint green glow appeared at the tip.

Welma's pupils contracted, and the cold, disdainful look vanished entirely.

Her body weakened as she half-knelt on the floor, her eyes filled with desperate longing.

"Give it to me! Please, give it to me!" she begged.

In the director's office, the usually aloof Welma was now kneeling on the floor, pleading like a submissive animal.

Willard felt an indescribable thrill, grinning with satisfaction as he pressed his foot onto her head.

"You wretch! Drive the Divine family out of Bluewater City!"

"Damn it! My master said those people will interfere with my path of magic!

My master rarely divines, so h

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