Chapter 101: Training daysLinks sent a scroll to all of the neighboring villages as Tess had ordered and although he was scared at first, the progression of the village made his heart harden like steel. The previously dilapidated buildings were rebuilt with the help of the burly men that previously threatened people for money, adults, youths, teens and children came together to help with building and those versed in vegetation worked on the farm. Tess didn't disappoint, she emptied her pockets to import building materials and food from the nearby villages to feed the people of the village of syzygy while they worked hard to rebuild the village. They worked hard, all day and night and finally, their hard work paid off. The streets were looking lively, pretty and colorful with the raised buildings and lights used to illuminate the street. In comparison to the depressing, bushy and rough roads, the difference is akin to the distance between the sky and earth. Tess spent her days train

Chapter 103: WAR 02"Sure but how did you manage to get so much information in such a short time?" Tess asked with an eyebrow raised. "Haha I have my sources." Regal rubbed the back of his head awkwardly. Tess had her suspicion but she decided not to probe further into the matter. "First, the soldiers will be divided into two teams, based on their training, the shadow assassins and the war men. The strongest war men will be on the front while the ones falling behind in strength will be at the back, preventing any invader that breaks the formation from going in any further. "" What about the arrows? Irrespective of strength, it would clear them out in minutes! " Regal took to his thinking stance, his fingers caressing his jaw softly. " About that, watch out." Tess said with a sly smile. " Not fair! " Regal whined, his nose scrunched up cutely. Tess had the urge to pinch his cheeks as she does with Luke. She closed her eyes and muttered to herself. "Self control, self control."

Chapter 105: "Hello, it's Alpha, your mother's closest aide in the underworld." After work, Ruben drove to the mansion, picked up the twins and drove to his grandparent's mansion. The empty front passenger seat previously occupied by Tess caused his heart to hollow, he felt a void.The twins were quiet, only the sound of Luke's mobile game rang inside the luxurious car with Luuk occasionally throwing him deadly stares for disturbing his learning session.Ruben peered at the rear mirror to monitor the welfare of the boys. He saw a tinge of Tess in Luke and that comforted his heart. They soon arrived at the gate of the old folks and were received by a butler. Today's gathering was for a prosperous and glamorous family dinner but trust the troublemakers to find a reason to ruin it. Everyone was seated when they arrived but dinner hadn't been served yet. The displeasure on the faces of the family members told them that the old folks had refused to commence with dinner without Ruben’s f

Chapter 107: " Hey hey, Commander, even in the midst of war, we must exchange pleasantries and get to know each other's name."Upon arrival at Ruben’s mansion, Luke went to his room for a nap while Luuk followed Ruben to the private Library. They sat across from each other and Ruben broke the silence. "Was that Tess?" His eyes were heavy with emotions under the night light. "No, Mother's trusted confidant called. He couldn't contact her-" "But she is in the underworld right, so how? -"Ruben interrupted, fear gripped his heart. The outside world's image of the underworld was that it was like a raging volcano, only the cold-hearted carved in ice could survive a place like that and if they showed a moment of weakness, just a single dent on the ice, they'll be enveloped in fire and subjected to abject horror. "Father, mother will be fine. No, mother is fine." Luuk said confidently. "Mother cannot enforce her might as the leader of the underworld without her crest, her confidant wants

Chapter 109: "I don't recall having a business related conversation with you Miss Elaine." Ruben and the kids embarked on a journey to the not so secret apartment. The kids lingered around the kitchen counter while Ruben went upstairs to find Tess's crest. From his memory, he recalled she always placed the jewelry box containing the crest inside her wardrobe. He dug his fingers into the clothes and he felt something wide but not as big as a treasure box, he tugged at it out of curiosity and a small diary came to sight. He tried to put it back immediately but hesitated thinking the location of the crest might be written there. His fingers caressed the sharp edge of the diary note before he flipped the hard cover open to peer into the contents. "Sunday evening 2010 Jullian is leaving for another country tomorrow, while I would definitely miss him, I am glad he's off my neck and would finally stop teasing me all the time. It's funny because there's someone I wish would tease me all