Chapter 97: THE PERSONAL SOLDIER

VIVIAN

Vivian stared at Elena. Then she folded her arms. "Take care of me?"

A cold laugh escaped her lips.

"We both know what you mean."

Vivian’s eyes narrowed. "I can still remember clearly what Ina did. Didn’t you send her to kill me?"

She took a step forward. "And I can remember what she said."

Her voice became colder. "Elena, can you stop pretending to care about me?"

She glanced around.

"No one is here to watch your performance."

Elena smiled, wiping off the fake tears. She calmly replied, "I know Ina’s death has nothing to do with you."

Vivian raised an eyebrow.

"After all, you’re only an F-Class soldier."

Elena looked her up and down.

"What could an F-Class soldier possibly do against Ina’s S-Class Guide beasts? You really have nothing to fight her with. It’s just sad thinking about how she disappeared. But the Military will pay because all guides will be going on Strike. My Mother ordered it in Haxia. They have to provide her , alive or dead.."

Vivian remained silent. Elena stepped forward. "Vivian, I was ordered by my mother to bring you home. She felt pity about you and decided to bring you home."

Her expression hardened. "So just obediently come with me. You CAN’T stay here anymore."

She raised her hand. "Take her."

Several Astronova guards immediately rushed forward. They threw a soul chain to hold her still since they knew she had Body strength.

Vivian’s expression changed. Before they could touch her...A terrifying pressure suddenly exploded through the room.

BOOM!The air itself seemed to twist.

A massive white wolf appeared in front of Vivian.

Its enormous body blocked her completely. Its eyes glowed with terrifying intensity.

Then.... A wave of spiritual energy exploded from his body.

The guards were sent flying backward like they had been struck by an invisible mountain.

Several of them slammed into the walls. Others crashed through the doorway.

Dust filled the room. Vivian’s mouth fell open.

She stared at the enormous wolf.

What...

She had known Lucien was strong.

But this?

This was completely different. Even Caelan’s beast form had felt terrifying. Yet Lucien had barely moved.

He had simply released his power.

And the guards were already on the floor.

Vivian swallowed. Just who exactly is this man? Is he just a merchant seeking a princess husband title.

Elena stared at the scene in disbelief.

Her eyes widened. The ordinary man Mother gave Vivian as her Beast husband. Was this powerful?

Her gaze moved toward Lucien.

Could he be the one who killed Ina?

Elena’s expression immediately darkened.

She pointed at Vivian. "How did you smuggle him into Ignora?"

Vivian frowned. "You know it’s forbidden for an unregistered male beast to be found here! It’s a crime and can make you lose your admission to the Haxia Military."

She thought. It’s good I report this. So she can be sent away and quietly remain as my blood bank.

Elena turned toward Lydia. "Report this to the town Governor."

Lydia immediately reached for her communicator.

Lucien slowly returned to his human form.

He straightened his clothes as if nothing had happened.

"You don’t have to worry."

He looked at Elena. "I can call the Town Governor for you."

Elena and the guards stared at him.

Then they laughed. "The Town Governor?"

Elena covered her mouth slightly. "Do you really think you can just call the Town Governor?"

Lucien’s expression remained calm. "I can."

Vivian rolled her eyes.

I know he’s only trying to help me.

But lying like this is too much. Someone new to Ignora who does not know anyone if not me.

She quickly grabbed his arm before he could say anything else. "Don’t worry about what he said."

She looked at Elena. "I brought him here."

Vivian raised her chin.

"He is my First Beast husband."

Everyone went silent.

Vivian continued,

"And as far as I know, there is no law that says a soldier can’t bring her husband with her. He is my partner and I want him by my side."

Elena’s face darkened.

Before she could respond...Beeny’s voice suddenly sounded inside Vivian’s mind.

Vivian.

Vivian blinked.

What?

Beeny’s mental voice became serious.

I was thinking about entering your sister’s head and taking control of her body.

Vivian’s eyes widened slightly.

What?!

But I noticed something strange.

Beeny paused.

Her beast core is rotten and old. I can’t explain how it is but it’s weird looking.

Vivian’s expression changed.

Rotten?

Yes.

Beeny sounded confused.

It’s like it doesn’t belong to her body.

Another pause. Or she has two beast cores.

Vivian stared at Elena.

What?

Beeny’s voice became quieter.

She’s weird.

Vivian didn’t have time to ask more.

Elena suddenly pointed at her.

"You..."

Her face was filled with anger. "You are shameless!"

Vivian frowned.

Elena continued, "You’re seducing male beasts everywhere you go."

Her voice rose.

"Even inside the Military Academy! Your name is known to everyone for seducing Males. You are really not ashamed.!! "

"You really don’t deserve to be called an Astronova."

Vivian’s eyes narrowed. Who cares about it?

But Elena suddenly took a deep breath.

She forced herself to calm down. "If that is truly your Beast Partner...."

She looked at Lucien. "Then he must be investigated for Ina’s death."

Lucien’s eyes became cold.

Elena smiled. "Do you know what family Ina came from?"

"Federick."

She emphasized the name.

"The Federick family. Their direct Descendant is a 3S class female who has a high position as a Soldier Guide."

Her gaze returned to Vivian. "Do you really think you can kill one of their people and simply walk away? The Federick family.isn’t to be touched and go scot free."

Lucien stared at Elena. He smirked. He thought inwardly. "Who is Federick compared to my grandfather Fenrir? They are the real.founders of Haxia..."

There was no fear in his eyes. Only coldness.

Elena turned to Lydia. "Call the Town Governor!!"

Lydia nodded. She began dialing.

But before the call could connect...Several male soldiers suddenly entered the house. "Is this where Vivian Valen lives?"

Vivian blinked.

"Here."

She raised her hand. "I...I..a’m Vivian Valen. And who are you...?."

Vivian was scared, thinking the Town Governor’s people about the fight between Caelan and Lucien.

Elena immediately glared at them. "What do you want with her? Are you going to arrest her?"

One of the soldiers stepped forward. "Sentinel Vega has approved her as one of his personal soldiers."

Vivian froze. The soldier continued, "She is required to move with him."

Lucien’s hand immediately found Vivian’s.

He held it tightly. Vivian looked at him.

Before she could speak, Elena stepped forward.

"Which Sentinel Vega?" Her eyes narrowed. "Is it the young Vega who became a Sentinel at eighteen?"

The soldier looked at her. "And who are you?"

Elena’s expression stiffened. The soldier turned toward Vivian. "Who are they?"

Vivian looked at Elena. Then at Lydia. She shrugged. "I don’t know. They are intruders! She ordered them to tie me up with that Chain." Vivian pointed at the Chain in one of the Guards hand.

The soldier asked..."What do you want me to do to them?"

She pointed toward the door. "Throw them out."

Elena’s eyes widened. "What?"

The soldiers immediately moved. They grabbed Elena and Lydia.

"Wait!"

Elena struggled. "Do you know who I am?!"

The soldiers didn’t care. They were elite soldiers. Their strength was far beyond Vivian’s guards.

Within moments, Elena and Lydia were thrown outside.

Inside the house, another soldier approached Vivian.

"We’ll help you pack."

Vivian blinked. "Already? I really don’t have much..."

"Yes."

They immediately began gathering her belongings. Vivian looked around her destroyed house.

Then she looked at Lucien. He was still holding her hand. His grip was unusually tight.

He didn’t say anything. But Vivian could feel it.

He didn’t want her to leave.

Lucien lowered his gaze. He didn’t know how to tell her.

How could he?

How could he suddenly tell Vivian that he wasn’t simply Lucien?

That the man standing beside her was actually Aston Fenrir.

The Alpha King. A man who possessed power, wealth, status, and an entire kingdom.

He had thought she would be impressed once she discovered the truth.

Perhaps... She would finally want to stay with him.

Lucien slowly loosened his grip.

"I..."

He forced a smile. "I already found a job."

Vivian looked at him. "Oh."

She didn’t look particularly upset. Instead, she seemed excited about something else.

Lucien’s heart sank. She was happy to leave. Happy to follow Vega.

He clenched his fists.

Once she knows who I really am...

His eyes darkened.

Once she knows I’m Aston...

He looked at Vivian.

She’ll be happy to live with me too.

After all...He was the Alpha King. A high-ranked beast. A ruler.

Someone who could give her everything.

Lucien smiled faintly. She’ll choose me.

But for some reason... The thought didn’t make him feel as confident as it should. Because Vivian’s mind was fixed on Vega.