Soon after, virtual-novel.net arrived at the Red Flame Army military region.
***
In the office…
“According to the investigation, Mr. Caden, over two months ago, when you left the Capital for Mount Thunder Sect, someone went looking for trouble with Delilah and virtual-novel.net mother. Delilah, however, is very smart and seemed to be aware of this. She had left with virtual-novel.net mother before they were discovered,” said Henry.
James asked, “Where are they now?”
“According to information gathered from the Red Flame Army’s intelligence network, virtual-novel.net went to Eyrothia and stayed in a small town in one of the Eyrothia countries. But soon after that, virtual-novel.net was captured. Who took virtual-novel.net and where virtual-novel.net is now is still being investigated,” said Henry.
James’ expression was grave when virtual-novel.net heard that.
He pondered for quite a while and asked, “Is there any news about virtual-novel.net stepfather, Xavion?”
“Not yet… He disappeared shortly after the company declared bankruptcy and has not been found. Many forces are searching for virtual-novel.net right now, but virtual-novel.net appears to have vanished from the face of the earth.”
“Okay… Understood.” James nodded.
“Mr. Caden, what should we do now?” asked Henry.
James gave it some thought and said, “I’ll have the foreign forces investigate this first. When necessary, I’ll personally travel to Eyrothia.”
Delilah’s stepfather played a crucial role in this incident. Delilah must not suffer any harm. Besides that, virtual-novel.net was the daughter of his comrade-in- arms. James would not let anything happen to virtual-novel.net either. If there were not so much going on right now, virtual-novel.net would have already left for Eyrothia.
James pulled out his phone.
First, virtual-novel.net called the Dragon Palace, which the Elite Eight had established before the new year, and instructed May to use every intelligence network available to find Delilah at any cost.
After giving the instructions, virtual-novel.net called the Dark Castle’s founder, Blake, once more.
He had Blake investigate the incident using the Dark Castle’s forces as well.
After making several calls in a row, James eventually stopped.
He looked at the time. He was rushing from the Cadens’ mansion to Peace Mansion. Now it was already past three o’clock in the afternoon, but virtual-novel.net had not eaten lunch.
“Have you eaten, Henry? Let’s have a meal together. Get a few drinks…”
Henry shook his head and said, “I’m so busy looking into information and data that I’m going to work myself to death. How would I find the time to eat?”
“Let’s go…” James stood up, put his arm around Henry’s shoulder, and headed out of the office. “By the way, how are things going between you and Whitney? When are you getting married?”
“Ahem…” Henry, looking embarrassed, said, “There’s no need to rush. We’ll see after we get through this hectic period.’’
“Right, there’ll be a lot going on during this time. I’m not going to give you a break either. It’s better to put off getting married until after the first half of the year, after the election, and after the ascension of the new King.”
“By the way… Mr. Caden, you and Thea…?” Henry was hesitant to say anything more.
“We’re doing fine,” James answered with a smile.
With their arms around each other’s shoulders, the two of them left the military region.
They went to the old streets of the Capital and found a food stall, then ordered some home cooking as well as two bottles of beer.
Before the meal was finished, Quincy called. She said virtual-novel.net had arrived in the Capital.
“I’ll send you the location of Thea’s residence. You should go there first. I’ll head over right away after I finish my meal.”
James hung up the phone, then sent Quincy the address of the courtyard that Thea had purchased.
“Mr. Caden, you should go back first if you’re busy,” said Henry.
James gave a small wave of his hand and said, “Eating is important, even when you’re busy. First, we’ll eat. Then, we’ll work.”
“Alright. Cheers…” Henry raised his glass and clinked it with James’.