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    Xena and Alistair were already at the scene with numerous Wolfie troops members, having arrived in multiple helicopters.


    "Mr. Zeller, we''ll take them in for questioning. Thank you for your help," Alistair said.


    "Are you feeling suspicious about this incident?" Xena asked.


    When Felix nodded, she continued, "Dragonia is vast. Despite Mourning Vige''s supernatural reputation, there were never any casualties, so previous investigations were merely for show-they found nothing and left. That made sense. With no death, it would surely not get much attention. Felix had to admit that Pris'' strategy was clever. They scared people, but they never crossed the line into actual harm. "Will the Martial Alliance handle this?" Felix inquired.


    Xena shook her head firmly and exined, "No. Given the severity of the situation, I''ve received authorization from headquarters to handle this personally. Anyone from Pris involved will face the consequences." She added, "We can''t let people spread supernatural fears in this day and age. We need to make an example, or others will try the same thing in the future."


    After chatting a bit more, Xena departed. She did not once question why Felix had been in such a remote vige.


    It was nearly dawn when Felix drove Zara to the airport in Canraville. She said, "Felix, thank you, even though I know you were just repaying that favor."


    Her eyes were filled withplex emotions Felix could not quite read. He replied, "You don''t need to thank me. If anything, I should be thanking you."


    Zara forced a smile, and she hesitated before asking, "Do you remember that girl from your dream when you were poisoned?"


    Felix could never forget-she had been the only woman he had ever considered perfect." I''ll never forget her," he answered honestly.


    For some reason, Zara looked relieved. She suddenly stepped forward and hugged him before spinning around and running off. She called out, "I wish you all the best!"


    Félix waved after her, smiling faintly as he turned to head back toward his car. He had not gotten far when Zara came running over with her phone.


    "What''s wrong?"


    "It''s Mr. Grayson," she said, handing the phone to him, Her voice dropped to a whisper. "I


    swear,


    call."


    I didn''t say anything to him! I tried exining things, but he insisted you take the


    Felix sighed. Clearly, Ss did not trust himpletely. With no choice, he took the phone and said, "Mr. Grayson, about this-"


    Ss interrupted him and exined, "I know. I deliberately sent Zara to Mourning Vige. That favor she held over you needed to be repaid, or it would always be there. Now that it''s done, there''s no reason for you two to interact anymore." ■□,


    He believed in addressing issues directly rather than defensively.


    "I''m d you understand," Felix said with relief.


    Ss continued, "With Mr. Holt Senior as a witness to your promise, why would I doubt


    your word? Your character speaks for itself I''m good enough at reading people to see that.


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    Felix sensed something off in Ss'' tone. "I feel like you''re trying to tell me something else, Mr. Grayson. Please be direct."


    After a long pause, Ss finally said, "Medic''s Haven has sent their enforcement team... and you''re their target."