Chapter 391: Chapter 401: The Real Purpose Is Training

At that moment, Felix Lawrence was utterly shocked.

’So, the things Miss Sterling mentioned before were related to Sanctyr Base?’

’The reason she came here this time is inextricably linked to Sanctyr Base.’

Although she hadn’t said it outright, judging by Stella Sterling’s words, whatever she was planning was definitely not going to be friendly for Sanctyr Base.

’If Miss Sterling wanted to be on good terms with Sanctyr Base, she definitely wouldn’t be talking like this.’

’So, is she looking to cause trouble for Sanctyr Base?’

’He didn’t know if this "business" she mentioned was just about settling a small grudge or... something else entirely.’

For a moment, he even wondered if she was just saying it to comfort him.

’After all, Sanctyr Base was a major power. Even if the faction behind Miss Sterling was also strong—perhaps even on par with Sanctyr Base—two major powers wouldn’t just go to war without some extraordinary reason, right?’

Besides, he hadn’t heard any rumors about this beforehand.

His head ached. If he weren’t bald, he would have desperately scratched his head to try and sort through his thoughts.

’So now, he and Miss Sterling had a common enemy?’

Stella Sterling, however, said teasingly, "What’s wrong, Brother Lawrence? Surely you’re not scared after hearing all this?"

"Then again, it’s only natural. I wouldn’t blame you." Stella Sterling said this with a smile, clearly joking with him.

Judging from his past behavior, Felix Lawrence wasn’t the type to be scared.

In fact, this outcome was probably a huge, pleasant surprise for him.

Because her words had likely given him a glimmer of hope for revenge.

In Felix Lawrence’s current situation, without some special opportunity, getting revenge would be next to impossible.

But with her business involved, things would be different.

If she ended up fighting with the people from Sanctyr Base, wouldn’t that be the perfect chance for Felix Lawrence to get his revenge on River Larkin?

Felix Lawrence realized this at the same moment, and his breathing quickened.

Before, there were many things he couldn’t even dare to think about. He could only suppress the hatred in his heart and focus on building his strength.

’But now, everything was different. As long as Miss Sterling wasn’t lying to him, his chance for revenge might be just around the corner.’

So, upon hearing Stella Sterling’s words, he anxiously shook his head, then nodded.

"No, no, of course not! I welcome it! I’m not scared, not at all!"

"So what if they’re a major base? They’re not invincible. Besides, if you’re not afraid, Miss Sterling, what do I have to be afraid of?"

Stella Sterling chuckled softly.

And so, the matter was settled.

When Aria Vance arrived in Veridia, she would stay with Felix Lawrence for the time being. They would wait for Black Swan and the others to arrive, and after regrouping, they would proceed with their other plans.

That had been Stella Sterling’s original plan.

However, after gaining a clearer understanding of her own strength, Stella Sterling felt an impulse to take on Sanctyr Base all by herself.

But she suppressed the thought.

’Besides resolving this trouble, her main goal this time was to train her subordinates.’

’Her philosophy had always been simple: she made herself strong so she could live a better life, not so she could suffer and toil.’

’She didn’t create a faction to slave away for its members; she created it so they would work for her.’

’Once they were strong enough, she could delegate everything to them. All she would need to do is enjoy her life. Any problems or troubles that arose could be handled by her subordinates.’

’And when she had free time, she could do whatever she wanted.’

’Binge-watch shows when she felt like it, go out for a walk to clear her head when she needed to.’

’And whenever she was feeling down, she could just see which unlucky soul would happen to cross her path, giving her a way to blow off some steam.’

Just thinking about that kind of life made Stella Sterling feel gleeful.

’But she wasn’t quite there yet. Her subordinates were strong, yes...’

’...but they weren’t invincible, and there were too few of them.’

’Also, because she’d had abundant resources over the past year or two, she hadn’t made them fight against other bases or factions.’

’Their combat experience was vastly different compared to others.’

’This time, however, could be an excellent training opportunity for them.’

Therefore, Stella Sterling suppressed the idea of storming Sanctyr Base alone and decided to stick to the original plan.

"Miss Sterling, let’s get going then. We originally came out tonight to see if we’d have any lucky finds, but I never expected the biggest surprise would be running into you."

Felix Lawrence laughed heartily. His mood had been joyful ever since their conversation started, and even the suppressed gloom in his eyes had dissipated significantly.

The man standing before Stella Sterling seemed to have reverted to the hearty and carefree Felix Lawrence he once was.

But Stella Sterling shook her head.

"I’ve been traveling for a long time and want to rest. Let’s do it tomorrow. I’ll go to your base tomorrow. Besides, it’s late at night, and there are too many people out and about. It’s easy to get spotted, and I don’t want the people from Sanctyr to know I’ve arrived in Veridia just yet."

’Depending on the situation... she wondered if her unlucky brother had made it back to Sanctyr Base yet.’

’In any case, she had to wait for Black Swan and regroup with them when they arrived.’

For the time being, Stella Sterling planned to lay low in Veridia and conceal her identity.

’When she regrouped with Black Swan, her unlucky brother would probably be back as well.’

’Then she could give him a little surprise, nice and quiet.’

’Look at her, such a thoughtful little sister. Where else could you find a sister as good as her?’

Stella Sterling indulged in a moment of narcissism, imagining the priceless expression on Evan Sterling’s face when she appeared before him shortly after he’d fled back to Sanctyr Base.

’It would be so much fun!’

’Just when he thought he was safe and saw a glimmer of hope, she would pop up and give him a big surprise.’

’Mhm, she was already getting impatient, eager to see his reaction.’

Hearing Stella Sterling’s words, Felix Lawrence was taken aback for a moment, then laughed heartily. "Alright, we’ll do as you say."

"It’s been a long time. I’d like to catch up with you too. I’ll go tell my guys to head back first. Then tomorrow, I’ll take you to my place."

With that, Felix Lawrence walked over and gave a few instructions to his son, who was waiting not far away.

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