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Chapter 728 Dragon Manor
Chapter 728 Dragon Manor
Marge and Brenda stepped out of the dressing room, both wearing their new clothes.
The outfits weren’t anything special–just average, not too expensive, but not cheap either.
Robin reached for his wallet, intending to pay.
But Marge shook her head. Tll pay for these, she said firmly, taking the clothes and scarves from his hands.
Robin didn’t argue.
As Marge moved to the register, Brenda leaned closer to Robin. Her voice dropped to a whisper. Robin, there’s nothing on the back of Mrs. Leif’s neck.”
Brenda continued. “I made sure. I tied her scarf, and I even touched her neck. There was nothing–no scar, no mark, nothing
“When I touched her, Mrs. Leif flinched, like she wasn’t expecting it. But she let me finish fixing the scarf” So, Robin, do you think Joanna might actually be someone… someone from your past? Your family? “Like maybe Mrs. Leif is your real mother?”
Robin turned to look at her, his face a mix of disbelief and amusement. “You’re unbelievable. I barely said anything, and you’re already making wild guesses.”
Brenda crossed her arms, frustration clear on her face. “I’m serious, Robin. The first time I saw Joanna, I just knew–she’s your sister. The one you’ve been looking for all these years.”
“But Marge… she doesn’t look like your mom, does she? Brenda thought for a moment. “But hey, maybe you and your sister both take after your dad?”
“Enough with the fantasies, Brenda. Robin glanced over at Marge, who was getting closer, and subtly gestured for Brenda to drop it.
Brenda didn’t seem to notice. “Robin, I swear, I checked. I hoped I’d see a mark, anything, on the back of Mrs. Leif’s neck–like a mole, you know?”
At that exact moment, Marge walked up behind them.
Robin squeezed his eyes shut, giving Brenda a quick, silent warning to stop talking.
Brenda blinked, puzzled. “What’s wrong with your eyes, Robin?” She stepped closer, her curiosity getting the better of her
Robin sighed and lightly tapped her on the head. “You’re such a fool.”
“Hey! What was that for?” Brenda rubbed her head and pouted.
By then, Marge was right behind her.
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Robin glanced over at Brenda with a small grin, shaking his head. I’m talking about your hair”
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Benda ran a hand through her smooth hair, her eyes searching the mirror as she tried to make sense of his words. “What’s wrong with my hair?”
Robin looked at her, his face expressionless. “It’s just… It looks kind of young. Maybe a little messy, too.”
Brenda’s brow furrowed. She touched her hair again, trying to fix it. “It’s not messy.”
Robin laughed softly. “I knew you’d say that. You always get defensive. You’ve been like that since we were kids. If you weren’t playing pranks, you would have furnessing with me.”
Brenda puffed her cheeks but didn’t argue. Robin turned his attention to Marge, who had arrived. “Let’s go, Mrs. Leif. We should pick up Joanna and Marrisa.”
Brenda finally understood what Robin was getting at and shot him an annoyed look.
They walked out of the store, and the rain, which had been coming down in a steady stream, began to let
- up.
They climbed into the car and drove toward Brighton University.
When they arrived, Joanna and Marrisa were already standing outside, waiting for them.
As soon as they were all settled in the car, Marrisa leaned forward and asked, “So, Robin, what’s the occasion? Why the coffee outing today? Did something good happen?”
Before Robin could respond, Brenda jumped in. “Marrisa, you’re so out of touch. Do we really need some big reason to go for coffee? Can’t we just hang out?”
“It’s just a chance to relax together. Robin just wanted to chat before he leaves for the base tomorrow night.”
Marrisa smiled, nodding. “Ah, got it. Makes sense.”
Brenda turned to Joanna, her voice warm. “Joanna, are you free tomorrow afternoon?”
“If you are, you should come with Robin, Marrisa, and Mrs. Leif. Be part of my support team.”
Joanna’s face lit up. “Wait, you’re in the concert tomorrow too, Brenda? That’s awesome! I’m free, so I’ll definitely come. I didn’t know you could sing like that!
Brenda laughed softly, shaking her head. “Oh, it’s really nothing. I needed to get some community service hours, and there wasn’t much else for me to do. I found out the concert counted toward it, so I signed up.”
“To be honest I never thought I’d even get through the auditions. I didn’t think I had a chance at something like this,
Robin watched her with a small grin. “Lo going to be the next big thing on campus.”
Laughter echoed in the car.
at you, acting all modest. You sound like you think you’re
A few minutes later, the car turned onto Dragon Manor Street.
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The rain had left the street gleaming, and there was something eerie about the illness.
This street had once been the heart of Brighton, bustling with life and activity.
But that was before the Dragon Manor robbery 20 years ago, when everything changed. After that, the whole area seemed to fall into a quiet, forgotten state,
On the northwest side, close to Manor Plaza, stood a grand estate.
It had been home to Dragon Slayer, a military god in Draconia–one of the strongest men to ever live.
Even though the vibrant days of the past were long gone, the house still stood, heavy with a sense of history.
From a distance, you could almost feel the weight of its former glory, like the echo of a time when power and respect had filled every room.
As the car drove past, Robin’s gaze caught the mansion.
For a second, he felt a strange, almost nostalgic pull–something familiar, something that made his heart
race.
Brenda couldn’t stop herself. “Is this really Dragon Manor?” she asked, her voice tinged with disbelief.
Robin glanced at Marge. Her face was momentarily shadowed with something like sorrow, a brief flicker that didn’t go unnoticed.
Joanna followed Brenda’s finger, her eyes widening as she looked at the crumbling estate. She froze, just as Robin had.
There was something about the place, Robin could feel it–an unspoken connection, something that linked him and Joanna in that moment.
His thoughts raced. Maybe, just maybe, they shared a bloodline. The idea seemed more likely with each passing second.
The urge to dig deeper, to uncover the truth buried in that old house, tightened inside him.
Dragon Manor, once magnificent, was now a wreck. It had been left to fall apart, no one bothering to bring
it back to life.
But even in its ruin, the legacy of the place lingered. Once, it had been the proud home of the most powerful family in Draconia.
It had ruled the land, the crown jewel among The Eight Great Royal Houses.
After the heist that shattered its grandeur 20 years ago, the government had decided to leave Dragon Manor exactly as it was.
It was a monument to the past, locked in time, untouched by progress.
The guards at Dragon Manor still stood in their usual places, just as they had during Dragon Slayer’s reign.
The grand gates remained unchanged, their watchful eyes keeping vigil as they had for years.
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Nothing had shifted in 20 long years.
It was as though a silent order had been given–a messge that Draconia’s leaders, still hopeful, were waiting for something.
They were waiting for the day when the master of this house would return to reclaim what was lost.
The car rolled past the entrance, the heavy gates looming in the rearview mirror.
Robin’s eyes flicked to the mirror, and he noticed two groups following them from a distance.
He pulled out his phone and checked the message from the Dark Web. The screen lit up with names.
One of the groups was Jack’s.
The other? A deadly squad of elite assassins from the Sakurania Northern Star Sword School.
They weren’t just tailing Robin.
Both factions had been watching Dragon Manor Street for two decades.
Their target? The long–abandoned estate.
Even in ruins, it seemed that Dragon Manor still held a dangerous secret.
