Chapter 1254

"And besides, I didn't want to get in the way of your busy love life," Ramona said, her expression softening slightly. "I simply didn't realize you had so many girlfriends to attend to." Perseus had been feeling quite moved, but the second half of Ramona's sentence was like a punch to the gut. "Also, just a reminder—the Ouranos white plaque has precise tracking capabilities. And unless you're dead, your location can be pinpointed with great precision. It's nothing worth despairing about though, since it's akin to enlisting in the army. "Your lineage, spanning three generations, will undergo scrutiny. And the standards for joining Ouranos are even more rigorous, encompassing investigations into you, your family, and your entire social circle," Ramona explained patiently. Yet, her chest wound started to hurt again from all the talking, so she couldn't help but furrow her brow in response. "What's wrong?" Perseus rushed to her side, helping her sit down. "Did your wound tear open ag