Chapter 97: The Divine Family of North Sea city

Chapter 97: The Divine Family of North Sea city

Sophia sat down beside Alexander, making herself comfortable without hesitation.

With excitement, she opened her laptop and launched a writing program.

[Urban Masked Hero]

This was the title of her novel.

Alexander glanced over the outline briefly.

The story centered on a character named Bruce Wayne, a handsome and charming café owner.

By day, he worked in his café, but by night, he donned a mask and became a figure of urban legend.

He created the Justice Alliance, gaining many followers.

The heroes of the Justice Alliance all wore masks, projecting an air of mystery and power.

Under the protagonist's wise leadership, the Justice Alliance grew stronger, secretly defending the city against wave after wave of monster attacks.

It was a story steeped in personal heroism.

Quietly, Alexander downloaded the novel app and found her work.

If this novel hadn't already been serialized for over a year, he might have suspected Sophia's identity.

The Justice Alliance was strikingly similar to the Mercenary Guild, and the protagonist seemed a lot like him.

Alexander checked the number of readers.

An impressive million were currently following it.

In an era overrun by monsters, a novel like this was bound to attract attention.

Sophia opened Chapter 530, her face showing a bit of frustration.

"You're a novelist too, right? Could you give me some advice?"

Alexander put down his coffee and nodded.

"Go ahead."

Sophia said, "I want to introduce a beautiful female lead for the protagonist.

But my readers think this kind of hero should have lots of romantic interests or even a harem.

But I don't want my protagonist to come across as a playboy."

Alexander thought for a moment before analyzing thoughtfully:

"Although this novel falls under the invincible protagonist genre, its core theme is still entrepreneurship.

If you add a female lead, it could distract the protagonist from his mission and even disrupt your pacing.

So, I'd advise against a female lead.

Unless..."

Alexander's casual manner as he discussed the storyline was as if he were chatting with an old friend.

It was hard to believe he had once sent Jack to assassinate Sophia.

Sophia listened intently, blinking her eyes and asking,

"Unless what?"

Alexander replied,

"Unless the female lead's presence could help the protagonist and his Justice Alliance grow stronger."

Sophia pouted slightly.

"But I don't want the protagonist to rely on a woman."

Alexander shook his head.

"I mean, the female lead's story could be a catalyst for the protagonist's growth.

For example, she could be a young lady who escaped from a powerful family with her own troubles.

She could meet the protagonist at the café, unaware of his identity as the leader of the Justice Alliance.

They fall in love, and when her family trouble surfaces, the protagonist reveals his formidable strength and influence.

This way, he could expand the Justice Alliance to another city under the banner of avenging her."

After finishing, Alexander chuckled:

"You're the expert; I'm no authority on novels. My ideas are a bit cliché and might not be much help."

Sophia's gaze wandered, her focus unclear.

"A young lady who escaped from a powerful family…"

Her eyes sparkled, inspiration struck.

While Alexander's suggestion was a bit basic, it sparked an idea.

Sophia waved to the waitress, Lilin.

"Sweetie, could I get a cappuccino?"

Then she lowered her head, her delicate fingers dancing across the keyboard, pouring her thoughts into her story.

Alexander returned to his book, engrossed in reading.

Evening came quickly, and Alexander finished Crime and Punishment before starting from page one again.

"Huh? It's already dark?"

Sophia stretched gracefully, moving her shoulders to loosen up.

To be honest, ever since that masked figure had frightened her, she hadn't dared to walk alone at night.

She glanced at Alexander, her big eyes darting as she asked,

"You're not leaving yet?"

Without looking up, Alexander replied,

"I live nearby."

Sophia bit her lip.

"Hungry?

There's a barbecue place near my house. My treat?"

Alexander looked up at her briefly, then returned to his book, saying, "No need."

Chapter 97: The Divine Family of North Sea

Sophia sighed in disappointment.

She was hoping Alexander might walk with her and maybe even offer to see her home.

"Looks good, but he's so clueless! Even refusing a beautiful woman's dinner offer!" she thought to herself with a hint of frustration.

After packing up her laptop, she headed to the café entrance.

The streetlights outside had been fixed, casting a bright glow, much better than the last time.

Taking a deep breath, Sophia stepped out into the cold, dark night.

Sophia walked back to her apartment without any trouble.

The security in Bluewater City was indeed better than in North Sea City.

Especially lately, patrol cars seemed to be everywhere.

She entered her apartment building, and just as she unlocked her door, a hand suddenly covered her mouth.

Sophia's eyes widened in fear, and the image of that masked figure flashed through her mind.

"Don't move, or I'll kill you!"

The voice was low, deliberately muffled, and feminine.

The fear in Sophia's eyes faded, replaced by joy.

She swatted the hand away and turned around.

A short-haired woman was standing there, smiling at her.

"Nini! How did you know I was here? Quick, come inside!" Sophia said excitedly.

The short-haired woman sat on the sofa, looking around the room with a hint of disdain.

"Seriously, Miss Sophie? You're living here? It's so tiny!"

The apartment was over 60 square meters, a high-end space with elegant decor.

This kind of residence was a dream for residents of the old city, even some from the new city.

But to the eldest daughter of the Divine family from North Sea City, it was a humble dwelling.

Sophia pursed her lips.

"When I first ran away, I stayed in the old city for over six months.

If my novel hadn't gained some popularity and earned me some money, I wouldn't even afford this place!

This is already pretty good."

The short-haired woman tried to persuade her.

"Then why not go back home?

Why put yourself through all this suffering?"

A look of disgust crossed Sophia's face.

"Don't bring up the Divine family. Just thinking about them makes me sick!"

The short-haired woman was Sophia's close friend, sent by the Divine family head to find her in Bluewater City.

She didn't want to push Miss Sophia too hard, so she gently held her hand and said kindly,

"Alright, alright, no talk of the Divine family.

But you, running away without even telling me where you were going.

How have you been lately, Miss Sophia?"

Sophia, without holding back, chatted away with her friend.

When she spoke about her novel, her eyes sparkled with excitement.

She couldn't wait to polish what she had written that day.

In her story, a young lady from a powerful family escapes persecution, finds refuge in a café, and is protected by the protagonist, Bruce Wayne.

To Sophia, Bruce Wayne wasn't just a fictional character.

In her darkest times, the only one who had been with her was this character she created.

The two women chatted late into the night, eventually dozing off on the sofa.

The short-haired woman slowly opened her eyes, glancing over at Miss Sophia to ensure she was asleep.

She tiptoed to the bathroom and made a call.

"I've found Miss Sophia. Tracked her down through her novel's IP address. If her book hadn't taken off, finding her would've been hard."

"I saw her at a café today with some guy. I'll keep an eye on them."

"The city's new underground king, Giovani, I'll make contact with him in the next few days."

A calm voice replied on the other end:

"Keep a close watch on Miss Sophia. Deal with any man she gets close to.

As for Giovani, meet his demands as best as you can; we need him on our side."

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