Meanwhile, Arius had washed up and headed downstairs. He did not call Sophie on his way down, assuming she was still sleeping.

There was also the fact that Tristan was still in her room. If Arius foolishly interrupted their privacy, Tristan would surely have his head.

And so Arius decided it was best to head downstairs alone.

Barney was already up. When he noticed that Arius was alone, he asked anxiously, “Where’s Sophie? Has she flown home?”

It was a valid supposition, given Tristan had the means necessary to fly Sophie home at a whim.

“No, she hasn’t. She’s still sleeping. I’m sure you know we haven’t enjoyed a good night’s sleep in ages!” replied Arius flatly.

Just then, Marcus piped up, “Arius, we’ve captured the men involved. They will apologize for their actions, and we’ll do everything we can to make things up to you.” He was wholly at their mercy and had no choice but to make such a proposal.

Anglandur was in a mess, and eliminating the virus was the best way to defend Marcus’ presidential seat.

Arius was unmoved. He replied, “You know what I’m like, Mr. President. I’m a pretty magnanimous person, but at the end of the day, I’m a citizen of another country, Chanaea, and I will not allow anyone to humiliate my country.”

He was born a Chanaean and would spend the rest of his life protecting his country.

“Of course, I completely understand. Everyone loves their country and wouldn’t stand for anyone to disrespect their beloved country,” said Marcus beseechingly.

After Barney left the International Medical Association, the bunch of loafers left at the organization failed to deal with the virus sweeping through Anglandur. Their incompetence was the reason the Anglandurans president was begging for Arius and Sophie to save his country.

Even Barney added, “Well, Arius, the president has brought the men here. They’re guilty of wrongdoing, but the Anglanduran citizens are innocent.”

Arius remained silent. Sometime later, he said, “I understand that, Dr. Smith. Why don’t we do this? I’ll return with you. As for Sophie, I can’t guarantee she’ll agree. You know her temper as well as I do.”

However, without Sophie around, there was no guarantee they could defeat the virus spreading through Anglandur.

After all, she had figured out how to eliminate the previous virus.

agrees!” Barney declared resolutely. He knew it

directed at the arrogant Anglandurans,

it was already past six in the evening. She

she realized she had been sleeping on his

“How’s your arm?”

Tristan’s entire arm was

could not bear to push her

in bed

was baffled that she could fall into such a deep sleep

replied earnestly, “That’s because I’d

match for his

get it if you don’t want to speak to anyone else, but it’s Barney. Should you, erm…” he trailed off hesitantly

call log

her head. How could

Smith.

said, “Sure. I’ll

the others upon

decision and pulled

“Ignore them. Let’s find Butterfly and head back!” They upset my

be petty about this.” It was a matter of life and death; Sophie

you. I can’t stand for that.” He could not bear to see her suffer even the

won’t let anyone hurt me. No one has the right to do that to me.” Bona fide

to make themselves better all the

her otherwise, Tristan changed tack and suggested, “Why don’t we eat

else to see him

and allowing others

was better for his mental and emotional state if he remained in the

long time. He’s innocent in all this. Why don’t you wait for me here? Let me quickly handle things downstairs, and I’ll be up here to

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