Chapter 33 - Sweet Traces Part 33: Indelible Marks

The final scene captured by the drone was of the Commander and his wife, lying on the large bed on the other side of the portal.As Cole watched this scene, he couldn't quite describe his feelings amidst the deafening cheers and whistles around him.However, what really got everyone cheering was that with just one glance, the portal closed.In an instant, Filia and Luciano, back home, found themselves in a position where Filia was on top and Luciano was below, lying on the bed."Wife, do you know that the entire army was watching the live broadcast all this time?""Ah? Live broadcast? Everyone saw it?" Filia, exhausted, spoke in a soft and lazy voice."Yes, now it's all good. No one dares to mess with you anymore."Luciano said, rolling over and switching positions with his tender wife."Wife, let's not waste time. I still have to go back to clean up the battlefield.""Huh?" Filia, on the verge of falling asleep, tried to focus and looked at Luciano."Don't waste time? What do you mean?""What do you think?" Luciano said, sitting up and unbuttoning his shirt."No, I'm too tired. Don't joke around, let me sleep." Filia quickly shook her head."Just need to replenish your energy.""Huh???""Yes.""..."Under the shower of blood, the roses became even more vibrant.There was a moment when Luciano almost lost control of his transformation.When the Commander finally completed this "battle," Filia leaned against him, tracing the two faint red marks on his neck."Honey, werewolves are not supposed to leave scars no matter what injuries they receive. Why do I see bite marks here?""Because you are my beloved, only a beloved can leave scars on me.""So, these are marks that belong solely to me?""Exactly.""Sweet marks!" Filia giggled."Yes, sweet marks. My most gentle and lovely wife."It was truly challenging to balance tender moments at home.Returning too early might invite questions about Luciano's capabilities while delaying might leave many loose ends on the battlefield.In the end, after procrastinating for five hours, Filia finally opened a portal to send him back.However, Filia chose to stay back to catch up on sleep.After resting for three days, Filia woke up to find the sky still dark.Dressed comfortably, she descended the stairs and entered her garden.Sipping blood while admiring the blossoming flowers in her garden, Filia relished the rare moment of solitude.Just as she enjoyed her time alone, a portal opened at the end of the garden.Emerging from the darkness were several figures dressed in black.Filia's eyes widened as she recognized these black-clad individuals as the assassins who had killed the original host.Without flinching, she remained seated, a cold smile playing on her lips."Impressive, daring to break into the Commander's mansion. What, do you still want to kill me?""Filia, do you know who I am?"With a cold voice, a man in a black cloak stepped forward, his pale face and blood-red eyes marking him as a vampire.In his hand, he held a scepter adorned with a large red gem.After scrutinizing the man for a while, Filia sneered."How would I know who you are? What, the dog's master didn't finish the job last time, so he sent you this time?""Filia, I am your uncle, the head of the Ruby Family. Twenty years ago, your father violated the family's laws by falling in love with a human, your mother, and giving birth to you, a half-breed. Since that day, you have been a disgrace to our family. We have been searching for you all these years to eradicate this shame."Upon hearing this, Filia's cold smile faded, and she stood up, facing her uncle."And what about my father? Did he also want to kill me?""He's already dead. He died on the battlefield protecting your human mother, and many years ago, he was expelled from the family."Before the uncle could finish his words, a flash of fire passed behind Filia.The butler rushed out of the house, appearing next to Filia and ready to launch an attack with flames."What kind of people are you? How dare you intrude into the Commander's mansion? Madam, are you okay?"Filia was genuinely surprised to discover that the always-smiling and amiable butler was a high-ranking mage.The energy contained in the large fireball in his hand was undeniably powerful. If he threw it, her garden would be destroyed."It's okay, it's okay. This... gentleman here is my uncle. Let's extinguish this fire."The butler, somewhat puzzled, followed Filia's instructions and extinguished the fireball.Seeing the fire dissipated, the tension among the uncle's henchmen eased as well."Filia, I came here this time to inform you that due to your achievements and honors on the battlefield, the family acknowledges you. From now on, you can take the surname 'Luo' and must uphold the family's honor for life.""Master, the final task is also completed. How the original host died is now clear."Upon hearing the system's words, Filia let out a long sigh.Why wasn't the task about seeking vengeance for herself?After some consideration, Filia made a decision."Uncle, I have no interest in the Ruby Family, and I will not change my surname. My mother's surname is Shen, so mine is Shen. As for the attempted murder, I can let it go, but on the condition that my father's honor is restored. From now on, we owe each other nothing.""What did you say? You refuse the family's recognition?" The uncle seemed unable to accept Filia's attitude."I do refuse. I am who I am. If you must add a prefix to my name, it can only be 'Commander of the Star Alliance's Air Force, the strongest warrior on the surface, and the leader of Alpha Team.' As for anything else, well, I don't care for it.""You..." The uncle's face grew even paler with anger.Just then, a silver light illuminated the entire backyard of the manor.Luciano's Moonlight descended gradually.Furrowing his brow, the uncle ultimately held back his words.As they departed through the opened portal, Filia ran towards her beloved.When Luciano descended from the ship, apart from giving his tender wife a tight hug, he also presented her with a gleaming gold medal, the highest honor of the Star Alliance.