The Return of the War Legate

Chapter 43

He wants all of us turned into cripples as well?!‘

All of Adaline’s schoolmates were stunned, but then they realized they had also said some mean stuff to gain Kevan and Harry’s favor. They thought those words would not have any implications. But it was exactly because of this that Adrian announced he wanted all of their legs broken.

“Ada… Ada, please… Please don’t do this! We’re all schoolmates, Ada!”

No longer having scornful looks on their faces, all of Adaline’s schoolmates only showed helplessness and despair. They knew that Adrian would never spare them, so they began to beg Adaline for mercy.

In fact, Adaline herself was stunned by the development of the situation. She looked at Adrian before looking at Lucas, confused as to why any of those things were happening.

“Go ahead and do as you’re told, General Daniel.” Lucas gestured.

“Yes, sir,” Daniel replied and waved his hand, ordering the escorts to move onward.

Everyone was now on the floor after their legs had given way. They were filled with despair.

Shortly after that, horrified screams could be heard echoing throughout the entire room, followed by the people inside sprawling on the floor and convulsing. Including Stella.

It did not matter what gender they were. Everyone was treated equally.

Adaline had her eyes shut during the entire process, hearing only the screams of her schoolmates. She was still surprised that something as horrifying as this was happening.

Meanwhile, Adrian stood up, stormed toward Adaline, and said, “Let’s go.”

Adaline did not dare stay any longer when she saw Adrian walk out of the room and followed suit, leaving behind Stella and the others to be in so much pain they could no longer let out even a groan.

***

Adrian remained silent the entire time after leaving the place.

Adaline had to speed up to catch up with him. She wanted to say something, but the words got stuck in her throat until finally…

“Adrian!”

Adaline grabbed Adrian’s hand, causing him to stop with a curious expression on his face.

“What’s the matter?”

Adaline took a deep breath. She suddenly realized from the prior incident that Adrian was not as weak as she imagined.

‘I can’t shake the feeling he’s hiding something from us, she thought.

Thus, she asked, “What was that back there? Why would Mr. Luca and General Daniel act on your behalf? Who in the world are you?”

Adaline felt curious. ‘Just how many people in Southrive, let alone Swallowston, would’ve been able to call Lucas Jenner to their rescue?”

“I’m your brother, of course,” Adrian replied.

“I’m talking about Lucas Jenner.”

Adrian put up both his hands in the air. “I pretended to be the legate yesterday and did Lucas a huge favor. I called it in just now. Is there anything wrong with that?”

That was the only explanation Adrian could give Adaline, but she merely shook her head and said, “I don’t believe you.”

Even she felt something was amiss after giving the entire situation a good thought.

“Lucas Jenner is the battle warrior. Even if he were to come and help, there’s no need for him to come in person. On top of that, he brought General Daniel with him.

“So, I don’t believe you!”

Faced with Adaline’s doubts, Adrian said, “Why won’t you believe me? I thought things between us were fine, so what’s going on?”