Chapter 78

As the evening set in over the Yannburgh Military District, Ethan sat in the lounge by the training field, reading that day's newspaper. "Any word from Strix?" he asked without looking up. "Not much lately," Mr. Foster replied. "Ever since the Falcon Unit busted those drug rings, things have been pretty quiet around here. Don't think we'll find any stragglers anytime soon." Ethan nodded, approving. "If he hears anything, tell him to stay low and keep safe. This isn't a sprint-it's a marathon." "Yes, sir." Just as Mr. Foster finished speaking, Ethan's eyes flicked to the bottom corner of the front page. His gaze suddenly sharpened- "On January 15th, a fire broke out in a villa atop Terrin Mountain. Two were killed, one missing. Reports confirm the missing person is Isabella, daughter of the Goodwin Corporation. Her fiancé, Oliver, has offered a generous reward for any leads. However, despite countless call-ins, not a single tip has panned out..." The whole city had been laughing about O