Percival grinned with a hint of mischief. "Looking to delve into the secrets of the ancient warrior lineages, are you? Well, I'm your guy. I'll be your greatest asset." Vance placed the business card on the table, his finger tapping over the name Mr. Percy, and asked with a serious tone, "So, you trust me now?"

Doubts about his alleged betrayal of the Vanguard Agency had always gnawed at him.

He did harbor ulterior motives, sure, but staining his hands with betrayal? That was a line he would not cross.

Percival's lips curved slightly. "Your obsession is solely with the ancient warrior lineages."

Vance fell silent, mulling over his options.

An alliance with Percival could indeed clear the fog shrouding the mysteries of the ancient warrior lineages.

But trust was not on the table, and their partnership was fraught with peril.

Now, cut off from the Agency's mainframe, he was blind to the secrets he sought. He needed an external ally.

"Why help me?" Vance finally asked.

Percival lowered his gaze briefly, then met Vance's eyes. "Your fixation with the ancient warrior lineages runs deep. I'd rather assist you now than risk others exploiting you later." The insinuation stung Vance like a slap across the face.

"So, you and Vivienne still suspect I might betray the Agency!"

Percival did not deny it. "In my eyes, you were never the saint."

Vance was momentarily lost for words.

Indeed, in his pursuit of the truth behind the ancient warrior lineages, he had strayed from his initial path.

Conscience had become a distant echo, fading with time.

with me. Aren't you afraid I

second reason I'm willing to gamble on you," Percival

ensured Leopold took the fall, yes, but had also arranged for

was not completely heartless after

sighed heavily. "Fine. Since you've made up your mind, I'll submit

week, or our deal is off," Percival demanded, standing

him, "Percival, wherever you are, whatever you do, don't forget you

door, he would no longer be a Vanguard Agency operative. Their ties would be severed

Vanguard Agency. Percival's resignation sent shock waves through the Rivenwood Vanguard Agency main

his own

grew up together, and you don't know why he quit?" Soren's eyes were red with disbelief.

told you, I don't know! Cut it out!" Leopold snapped, pushing

scuffle, which Thomas and Anna quickly broke

"Enough!" Thomas bellowed.

on Thomas. "And you? As his assistant, you

fuck would I know? I got the news at the same time as you did!" Thomas retorted,

you forgotten what the deputy director told

to Vivienne's place, arriving leisurely at the foot of her apartment

revving her motorcycle's engine

hop on! Let's catch the wind!" She called out, her voice cutting through the evening

breeze tousled their

stepped out of his car, methodically unbuttoning his tailored suit jacket and tossing it over the hood like

her up by the waist with one hand, and, with

spare helmet on, Percival's sleek look was surprisingly in harmony with his biker attire-a

engine and fixing his gaze

sturdy frame, resting her head on his shoulder. "Mr.

that moment, they were truly side by

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