Chapter 822

“Mingzhi, your loyalty will be properly rewarded in due time.”

Arasaka Hanako rose slowly to her feet, her calm gaze meeting Mingzhi’s. No surprise, no panic—she carried herself as though this unexpected rescue had long been within her calculations. This was the composed, restrained poise she always displayed as a leader—serene, controlled, never allowing emotions to spill across her face.

“It is my honor.”