CHAPTER 33 Confrontation with Paul's Lackeys
The streets of Greenland City bustled with life as Da West prepared to embark on his quest for Mystic Ether. Despite his earlier excitement, an unsettling tension hung in the air. He couldn’t shake the feeling that trouble loomed just outside the gates of the Awakener Association.
After parting ways with Mirra, who was busy preparing for her own training session, Da stepped out of the office and took a deep breath, ready to face whatever lay ahead. The morning sun was bright, but shadows lurked near the corners of the busy marketplace, and it was those shadows that caught his attention.
As he approached the entrance of the Association, he noticed a group of familiar faces lingering close by—Paul's lackeys, a trio of troublemakers known for bullying weaker Awakeners and flaunting their allegiance to Paul, an influential figure in the local underbelly. They loitered near the steps, exchanging hushed words, their eyes glinting with mischief and menace.
Da clenched his fists as he recognized Rico, the burly enforcer, known for his brute strength; Tina, a cunning strategist with a sharp tongue; and Zed, the elusive troublemaker whose affinity for illusions made him a dangerous wildcard. Having dealt with Paul’s thugs in the past, Da knew he had to tread carefully.
“Look who it is,” Rico’s voice boomed as he noticed Da. “The little mechanic thinks he can play wi@@novelbin@@
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