The Charismatic Charlie Wade

Maria’s panic intensified, causing her to instinctively take a step back, nervously questioning, “Who… Who are you… How do you know me?”

Jagoan snorted and replied, “What? Are you still pretending? Come, let me show you something!”

With those words, he retrieved the ring, which had started jumping again, from his pocket.

Playing her part convincingly, Maria displayed an even more startled expression and exclaimed, “Why do you have that ring? Give it back to me immediately!”

She lunged forward, attempting to snatch it from Jagoan’s hand.

Frowning, Jagoan observed Maria’s reaction. It seemed that she truly had no recollection of him, their encounter, or the ring.

She didn’t remember him saving her, nor did she recall giving him the ring willingly. However, Jagoan didn’t want to jump to conclusions.

Holding the ring aloft, he stated coldly, “You gave me this ring with your own hands. Do you want to admit it, or do you genuinely not remember?”

“Impossible!” Maria angrily retorted, “This ring is an heirloom passed down to me by my father! I’ve always cherished it as a treasure, and I would never have given it to you! You must have stolen it from me. Are you a member of the Warriors Den?”

Upon hearing her mention the Warriors Den, Jagoan grew even more perplexed. He couldn’t determine if Maria’s actions were genuine or part of an elaborate ruse. To probe further, he infused a surge of reiki into Maria’s mind, using a greater amount than usual.

Maria sensed a surge of spiritual energy entering her spiritual sea, but it had no effect on her thoughts. Nevertheless, she continued to cooperate, appearing calm as she gazed at Jagoan with vacant eyes.

Feeling that he should be safe after using a larger amount of aura, Jagoan questioned, “Do you still remember who I am?”

Maria shook her head.

Jagoan pressed further, “Have you ever seen me before?”

Maria mumbled, “I haven’t…”

continued, “Do you recall the incident when you were nearly killed in Northern

saying, “I remember

“Tell me

why I fell into a coma and woke up later. By that time, most of the people around me had been

down. Why did you choose to come to Aurous Hill

she explained, “Hiding forever is not a viable option. They anticipated that I would hide once again, and the more people around, the more inconspicuous I would become. So, I chose to go to a place with a large population and change my identity. It allows me to hide in plain sight and keeps them off-guard.

“But why did you specifically choose Aurous

Aurous Hill because my grandfather has influential connections there. He was able to assist me in securing a place at Aurous

“Who

Larry Cole, the

Jagoan had encountered this name multiple times during

had become a part of the university’s history. Thus, he was taken aback to learn of Maria’s connection

Jagoan asked, “What is your real

responded without hesitation, “My real name is Maria

continued with astonishment, “Larry’s surname is Cole, while your surname is Clark. How

him and asked for his help to ensure my

“Then why did you choose the Department

identity and ensure my own security. Among the various subjects offered at

remained skeptical, the ring in his hand trembling once again. He asked her, “What makes

it special. This ring is a relic left to me by my father. Before he departed, he entrusted it to me, urging me to keep it safe and prevent it from falling into the

Jagoan questioned, “Then why did you give me

“You must be mistaken. I would never give away my father’s relic.

your father. What was his name? What did he

in Eastcliff and passed away in southern Yunnan. As for his occupation, I am uncertain. All I know is that he was a warrior and