Chapter 436: Chapter 436

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That remark from Conrad Sterling amused Dragon Mama.

She turned to Anna Thornton: "Can you keep your man a bit low-key? Although what he says might very well be true."

"Master, stop kidding! I have something to tell you!"

Anna pulled Dragon Mama aside, naturally shifting the direction of the gun in the latter’s hand.

"What do you want to say? There’s only a minute left! Hurry up!"

Clearly it was her fault for dragging out the chit-chat with Conrad, wasting four out of five minutes.

Anna could only rush through her words: "Did that pervert Smith really order you to kill Conrad?"

"How do you know it was Smith who sent me?"

"Oh, when did my big-breasted but brainless vase of a disciple become so smart?"

Anna Thornton: "...I’ve always been smart! You’re just biased against me, thinking that I shouldn’t have any brains just because I’m good-looking!"

Anna learned her shooting skills from Dragon Mama, and she’s pretty good at it.

But still, Dragon Mama despised her, claiming she hadn’t even mastered half of her skills.

Anna was happily filming commercials, attracting no trouble, yet got kidnapped, leading her to suspect what was truly going on.

The main purpose here was to lure Conrad to come, probably tied to some scheme back in the country.

And whoever was behind Rainie Hawthorne urging this action must’ve been Smith.

Only that pervert would have the ability to cast such a wide net.

"What exactly does he want to do?"

"Actually, it’s easy to understand. Smith having you brought here wasn’t for you to play a damsel in distress in a hero’s rescue act. If Conrad easily took you away, where would Smith’s face be saved? So someone got enraged and decided to kill."

Increasing the mercenary numbers tenfold, disregarding the outside gunfights, focusing solely on Anna and Conrad.

Clearly, this someone would spare no expense to save face!

"So, Master, do you really plan to fight me?" Anna asked Dragon Mama.

The latter helplessly shrugged: "I have no choice; that scoundrel Smith is holding my three beloved disciples hostage."

"Your beloved disciples?"

"After you left, Smith, having too much free time, raised another three toys. I had too much free time and taught them shooting. Who knew they were even dumber than you, not charming Smith. The most couldn’t even last a month before being abandoned."

Dragon Mama’s implication was clear: you know that pervert’s ways, he would kill uninterested women without hesitation.

"So to protect my three disciples, I can’t go easy on you today; I must take your man’s life!"

Anna felt stabbed in the heart: "Master, you’re so heartless!"

Having new disciples, completely disregarding the old, calling for killing.

Truly the saying "only hear the new laughter, not the old cries."

Anna took a deep breath: "Alright, I’ll just ask one last thing, can’t you follow international practice and let women and children go first?"

Saying this, Anna pointed to herself and the little black kid she had rescued.

The little black kid was currently in the arms of Mason King, not reacting to nearby explosions, only reaching out and babbling towards Anna.

Unfortunately, Conrad was unwilling for Anna to take care of him, so he left the child in Mason King’s embrace, making his protest in ’baby language’ pointless.

"Do you really plan not to care about that Conrad, and just run away?"

"I can’t handle it! Let’s fend for ourselves!"

"Good for you, worthy of being my disciple! As the saying goes in Cathayan, couples are originally birds of the same forest, separated when disaster strikes!"

Dragon Mama praised Anna with a pat on her shoulder, not stopping her from leaving.

The task today only required Conrad’s death, others could be let go.

Anna just left like that!

Mason King was utterly stunned!

Was she really that heartless?

If it hadn’t been for Miss Thornton, President Sterling wouldn’t have ventured alone into this war zone.

Yet Miss Thornton actually... showed no reaction, simply took the black child from Mason King and walked away.

Even a child encountered by chance seemed more important to her than her husband?

Mason suddenly felt sorry for President Sterling, not daring to look at his expression.

He only gritted his teeth and silently checked the safety of his gun.

Even if he has to risk his life, he’ll ensure President Sterling leaves Besland City safely. After all, relying on women isn’t an option, President Sterling only has them, his subordinates.

Mason tried his best but still got shot in the abdomen.

The subordinates Conrad brought were elite, but facing this mercenary group was no easy task; they were true desperados.

Especially Dragon Mama, whose shooting hits with precision.

Seeing one protector fall after another around President Sterling was truly terrifying.

Mason was the last line of defense close to Conrad, watching as Dragon Mama’s gun aimed at President Sterling.

Yet President Sterling showed no intention of raising his gun!

If seriously compared, Conrad’s shooting skills were probably not worse than the mercenary leader’s!

But perhaps out of consideration for Anna, he never acted against Dragon Mama.

With President Sterling not acting, what could Mason say?

As a bodyguard whose advice was never taken, he could only leap forward to shield: "President Sterling, watch out!"

Mason thought that he might sacrifice himself today!

It was just a bit unfortunate dying in such a deserted place.

But considering his loyalty, President Sterling should arrange for his remains to be returned home.

Mason’s only regret was dying too swiftly, not having time to see his brother, nor take advantage of his final merit to make some requests to the boss.

The request wasn’t much, merely hoping that after his death, President Sterling would help his brother, who lived a monk’s life, find a wife.

In those one or two seconds, Mason was even concerned about not letting their King Family die out.

But as he intended to sacrifice himself, Conrad pushed him away.

If Mason wasn’t mistaken, President Sterling’s expression was slightly disdainful, as if he was annoyed by the blocked view.

Simultaneously, Dragon Mama was shot in the back.

She instantly jumped up: "Damn it! You traitor! You actually shot your master in the back for a man?"

Seeing Anna’s return, Conrad’s lips curved into a smile, not like his usual restrained smirk.

The distant artillery rang deafeningly, with bullets flying around.

Yet Conrad’s smile seemed to shatter the ice, even spreading warmth through his brow.

Who says people have forgotten the brutality of war?

For over twenty years, in Conrad’s hometown, scenes comparable to war played out.

During those times, he felt abandoned by the world!

But now, there is a woman willing to return for him!