Love at Novel 2125

Love at the Wrong Tables

Chapter 2125 Redemption

“Aunt Laura. I get it! Just worry about yourself,” Claude e replied.

in Pearls

Her expression was calm and indifferent. She didn’t share Laura’s admiration for Magnus Zelinsky.

Magnus was undoubtedly intelligent, and she acknowledged his cleverness. But for her to be captivated by him? That was out of the question. Her type wasn’t the scholarly kind.

“That’s good to hear.”

Laura breathed a sigh of relief but then suddenly added, “If only your dad were here. He was quite skilled in warfare, too. I wonder how he’s doing now?”

“Dad?” Claudette asked, her curiosity piqued.

Unable to resist her daughter’s persistent questioning, and seeing as they had time to kill at the foot of the mountain Laura decided to share the story of Claudette’s father, recounting his experiences and the intertwined history of the Lenoir and Zelinsky families.

By the time she finished, Claudette felt even more averse to Magnus. Even though Laura had emphasized that her father’s abrupt reassignment had nothing to do with Magnus, the fact that he was part of the Zelinsky family was enough to leave a bad taste in her mouth.

Meanwhile, Magnus had already changed into the Five Poison Sect’s uniform and put on one of their identity necklaces. He approached their car window.

Though Laura repeatedly told her daughter not to fall for Magnus‘ advances, she was the one who helpfully rolled down the window to let them talk.

“Claudette, I’m heading into the Five Poison Sect’s territory. Stay safe out here,” Magnus said with concern.

“Alright, good luck!” Claudette replied nonchalantly, offering no further words of encouragement.

Magnus smiled warmly. “With a princess cheering me on, I’ll be unstoppable as the knight. I’ll crush the cult and restore peace to the West End. It’s also part of my redemption for past mistakes.”

“So, you’ve done a lot of bad things before?” Claudette asked, following his lead.

“Perhaps they were bad in some people’s eyes,” Magnus admitted, his gaze resolute.

“But I had my reasons for doing what I did. That doesn’t change the fact that I’ve hurt many people- especially someone very important to me. I feel immense guilt for that. I just hope I can make up for the mistakes I’ve made.”

No one had ever told Claudette about her life before her memory loss, as they didn’t want to cause her further pain. She had no idea that the person Magnus spoke of was her.

And Magnus had no intention of letting her find out either.

“A prodigal son who turns back is worth his weight in gold. Good luck to you, then.”

Claudette casually encouraged him. After all, he was about to risk his life for Mackenzie and for the people of the West End.

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Magnus smiled faintly and nodded, leaving with satisfaction

His goal was simple to instill in Claudette the idea thaj even a sinner could redeem himself. If he succeeded, then maybe, just maybe, she wouldn’t despre him so much when she eventually learned about his pasta

“Magnus, what did you say to my sister? Was it some kind of final farewell? Haha…” Quintus teased without any filter.

Magnus, having known him for years, wasn’t bothered by his brash personality. With a calm smile, he replied, “If I had to bid her a final farewell, it wouldn’t bode well for you all, either. So, you’d better hope I come back alive.”

“Fair enough!”

Quintus slapped his own forehead before suddenly growing curious. “Magnus, from what I know about you, you’re a sharp guy. You wouldn’t risk your life for nothing. Charging into the Five Poison Sect’s lair without some sort of payoff doesn’t seem like your usual style.”

Magnus didn’t answer, nor did he repeat what he had just said to Claudette. Instead, he gave a brief command. “Let’s move. Mackenzie made it clear that once we’re inside, I’m in charge. Don’t try anything reckless.”

He understood Quintus well. Without Mackenzie’s orders, he would never follow anyone else’s lead.

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“Fine, we’ll talk more once were inside.”

Quintus bellowed loudly, “Assemble!”

The forty–person squad quickly gathered. Braving the howling wind and snow, they marched toward a checkpoint.

The checkpoint stood at the meeting point of two towering mountains, a breathtaking display of nature’s rugged beauty. Beyond the entrance, the only other path to the Serpent Altar was to brave the perilous, snow–covered peaks.

The checkpoint itself consisted of solid stone structures, heavily fortified and well–manned by guards.

According to the intelligence obtained from Mauve Protector, if the guards pulled the alarm, reinforcements would flood out from the nearby base in no time.

“Halt! Who goes there?”

As soon as they approached, the squad leader of the guards stepped out with his men to question them.

“You don’t even recognize Mauve Protector?” Quintus shouted arrogantly, just as Magnus had instructed him to act.

The more overbearing he seemed, the less suspicion it would arouse.

The squad leader saw that Mauve Protector was being carried back on a stretcher and couldn’t hide his surprise. In a cold tone, he demanded, “What’s going on here? Why is Mauve Protector so badly hurt?”

“He was attacked by Mackenzie and her group!” Quintus answered, sticking to Magnus script.

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“Mackenzie? Is she really that formidable?”

The squad leader and his guards exchanged shocked glances. In their eyes, Mauve Protector was a force to be reckoned with, yet he had been so severely beaten. I was hard to believe.

“Haha, you bet she is!” Quintus boasted, unable to resist

“Not only is Mackenzie stunningly beautiful and incredibly smart, but she also has an unbeatable warrior named Quintus by her side. A man of unmatched valor and strength!”

He yelped in pain as Magnus pinched him sharply from behind. That was enough to make him finally

shut up.

The guards frowned, their expressions laced with suspicion.

Fortunately for the group, years of unchallenged dominance had made the Five Poison Sect’s members overconfident. Instead of conducting a thorough search, they hesitated.

Still, they seemed inclined to inspect further.

At that moment, Magnus stepped forward, holding up the token of the Central Protector. “Mauve Protector is gravely injured. Let us through immediately. If he succumbs to the harsh wind and snow out here, can you bear the responsibility?”

As expected, the guards, outranked by Mauve Protector dared not take the risk. Startled by Magnus‘ warning, they hastily let the group pass.

“Captain, something feels off,” one of the guards muttered quietly after Quintus and his team disappeared beyond the gates. “Other than Mauve Protector, they’re all unfamiliar faces. Could this be a trap?”

“Trap or not, it doesn’t matter,” the captain sneered.

“I suspect they might be Mackenzie’s people too. But with just forty of them and no modern weapons, once they’re inside our territory, they’ll never make it out alive.”

“Haha, true enough! No one would be that foolish. I must be overthinking it.”

The subordinate chuckled.

Meanwhile, having successfully passed through the checkpoint, the group entered the inner territory. Quintus, seeing no one around, grinned smugly. “Magnus, your plan worked like a charm. We actually slipped right in! These Five Poison Sect guys are nothing but a joke.”

“Don’t get cocky,” Magnus warned sharply.

“They’re already suspicious. This is the most dangerous moment for us.”

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