Silly Bride

Chapter 217

ship has presently entered the Greater Majestic Subregion.”“The Greater Majestic Subregion?” Winnie frowned slightly, for she wasn’t quite familiar with that place.“Yeah. Perhaps you don’t know much because you haven’t been expanding your career in Aploth all these years. The Greater Majestic Subregion includes the six countries and regions along the Majestic River Basin. The situation here is rather complicated. Some smaller countries don’t impose sanctions, so it’s no big deal even if they were to land directly with weapons or enter Majestic River through the sea mouth.”While Lucas was speaking, Winnie had already opened the map on her phone, trying to make sense of the entire situation in the shortest time possible.As she studied the map, she remarked, “In other words, they’ll cross the threshold of Venria’s borders regardless of whether they enter Majestic River through the sea mouth or land directly. Okay, we’ll do this. I’ll send you the pictures of three of them. Get some men to keep an eye on them in Venria’s borders. That aside, I suspect that they might be heading to Manchernius.”“Manchernius? Then, it’s highly likely that they’ll be going by water.” Lucas pondered for a while before declaring, “Okay! I know what to do now. Send me the pictures right away!”Winnie murmured in acknowledgment. Pausing for a second, she added, “Also, prepare a mercenary team for me. They must be trustworthy. Otherwise, I won’t be going back alive.”“What?” Lucas’ voice abruptly went a few decibels higher. “What are you planning to do? Don’t tell me, you’re planning to go over in person! It’s a paradise for violence there, with no law or humanity. It’s exceedingly dangerous!”Winnie’s brows furrowed imperceptibly. “You don’t need to worry about that. All you need to do is to prepare the most trustworthy people for me. Mainly, it’s because I need an understanding of the terrain and basic situation at Jipsdale. Otherwise, I’ll make arrangements for some people to go over.”“All right, then.” Lucas was silent for a long while before he vowed solemnly, “Don’t worry, Winnie. I’ll never allow you to die on my watch!”Despite the phone separating them, and they couldn’t see each other, Winnie still nodded in response.Chuckling, she replied, “I trust you, Lucas.”After hanging up the phone, she decided to head back and look for Zayn to find out the latest situation.Unexpectedly, she was greeted by the sight of Josiah the instant she turned around.Judging from the man’s expression, he seemed to have been standing there for a long time.Winnie promptly frowned, but before she could utter a single word, Josiah started chortling.“Well? Are you feeling very much frustrated, thinking, ‘D*mn it! I actually didn’t notice him standing behind me!’?”Having been exposed, Winnie couldn’t help chuckling softly. “You understand me pretty well, Dr. Houghton.”“That’s for sure. After all, we’re considered good friends who have been through life and death together. It’d be a travesty of the time we’ve known each other if I don’t understand you at all.”Winnie bobbed her head lightly. “I love hearing that. So, when did you come over, and how much have you—”“I heard everything.” Josiah cut her off without waiting for her to finish speaking.That had Winnie startled for a moment. “You’re rather honest.”“Yup!” Twisting his body slightly, Josiah leaned against the huge container at the side.With his eyes pinned on her, he drawled, “Didn’t you tell Xavier previously that you don’t like being lied to? Furthermore, would you believe me if I were to tell you that I merely passed by and didn’t hear anything?”“Naturally, I won’t believe that entirely. Promise me something?” Winnie walked over to him and leaned against the container by his side.“What is it?”“Don’t tell Xavier about this.”A frown marred Josiah’s countenance. “But Winnie, this is very dangerous, you know?”Winnie scratched her head. “I’m sick of repeating myself. All of it, from my grandmother’s life and Xavier’s antidote to my black badge, is worth me making a trip personally. Besides…”Shooting him a look, she continued, “That isn’t the most dangerous place I’ve ever been.” After a long silence, Josiah relented, “Fine, then. It seems that no one can sway you from a decision you’ve made anyway. Can I ask you a question?”“Shoot.”“Since you’re so confident, why don’t you want Xavier to know about it? You’re afraid that he’ll worry, right? If you know he’ll worry, can you not go?”Frowning deeply, Winnie fixated her gaze on Josiah. “That’s not the only reason. He said he’d go with me if I were to go. But you’re his doctor, so you know his condition full well. His reflexes and stamina are no longer as good as before. You know what that means. If we were to encounter the same danger, I might be able to dodge easily, but the same can’t be said of him right now. I’m going over because I’ve got something crucial to do. I don’t want to lead him to his death.”“Is it absolutely necessary for you to go?”In response, Winnie nodded. “I’m going over to save someone, not to tempt fate. In all situations, my life comes first. Don’t take me as such a reckless person, okay? Just tell me this—can you promise to keep this secret for me for the time being?”Seeing her solemn expression, Josiah suddenly felt like teasing her.“What can you do if I