Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

A sharp glint flashed in my eyes as I pressed harder on the accelerator . Now that the Black Cougars had lost the corporations backing them , they were nothing more than an empty shell . Their collapse was only a matter of time . Saving Ashera came first . I had to make sure nothing happened to her . " Once Ashera and Sam stabilize Beaushire , I won't have to worry about the pharmaceutical plants or my parents anymore . After that , my next target is Sazaar , " I muttered as I drove . Beside Sebastian , Byleth caught the ambition in his voice .

Her calm eyes stirred for the first time , like ripples spreading across still water . Ten minutes later , I pulled up at the entrance of an underground bar . The place looked abandoned from the outside , but the half - open door told another story . From below came faint , scattered screams . " This is the place . " " Byleth , Ashera's trapped inside . Once we get in , your first priority is to keep her safe . " " What about you ? " Byleth shot me a sharp look , clearly displeased .

Her employer stood right beside her- physically weaker , easier to injure - yet I was asking her to protect someone else first . I caught the doubt in her eyes and gave an awkward laugh . " She's been down there for a long time . I don't know if she's hurt or if she's used up all her strength . As for me , this body can handle basic self - defense for a while . " My physical condition was already well above average for a normal man . But Ashera and Byleth were anything but normal . " All right. " Byleth stopped questioning me . Her expression hardened ; her eyes turned sharp and focused .

She was ready . We hurried down the stairs . The moment we passed through the bar door , the faint metallic scent of blood reached us . " This is bad . The smell's already reached upstairs . Move faster ! " " Understood . " We quickened our pace . The basement opened into a wide hall - and the sight made my stomach twist . Bodies lay scattered across the floor . Some had twisted limbs , others bore deep , lethal cuts . A few bled from every facial orifice . The screams grew louder , coming from a side room to the left . Byleth started to rush in , then noticed I wasn't following .

" What's wrong ? " she called , turning back . 1/2 Chapter 516 +25 Bonus I stood rigid , face pale . " Nothing . Just dizzy from the blood . Need to spit something out . Go help her first . " I pressed a hand to the wall , fighting the violent urge to throw up . Byleth stared for a moment , her expression unreadable , then moved on . Once she confirmed the hall was clear of threats , she darted into the side room alone . Behind her , the sound of Sbastian's retching echoed through the hall . " Spit something out , huh ? Sebastian really can't stand being embarrassed .

" Byleth sighed , though a faint , amused smile tugged at her lips as she pushed open the door . Inside , dozens of Black Cougar enforcers surrounded Ashera , who stood atop a raised platform . Her breathing was ragged , her clothes torn , blood soaking her sleeves and waist . Behind the enforcers stood three men . One was the leader of the Black Cougars - a burly man with a detailed black cougar tattoo wrapped around his exposed arm . The other two were underbosses of the Dragoons , the traitors who had helped lure Ashera into this trap . " Ms.

Cage , " the tattooed man drawled , his voice thick with amusement and malice . " I really do admire you sometimes . A woman leading so many men , and you still managed to fight your way this far? Impressive . Very impressive . " Chapter 517 Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.