Rise of The Anti God (Web Novel)

”Hmm, ” Marcus replied with a hum as he got up and said, ”I have to get back. Thanks for taking out the bullet. ”

”Not at all. It ’s the least I could do for you, especially when you saved my daughter, ” William said with a smile and he sincerely meant every single word.

Marcus then went outside the house while Nathasia followed him before saying to her parents, ”I will say goodbye and come back! ”

”Natty, wait! ” Laina called out, but Nathasia had already gone out to follow Marcus.

She then looked at William and asked, ”Why did you tell him he can come again? I thought we were trying to have no strangers over here and just live a secluded life. ”

William sighed as he said, ”He is quite strong, it seems, and we could really use the help of someone in the military if things go sideways. ”

”But how do we know we can trust him? We barely know him! ” Laina couldn ’t help saying it out in a confused tone. She couldn ’t understand why her usually cautious husband would take such risks.

”I know. I am just taking a gamble here. We do not have any better choice, do we? ” William said with a shrug while having a thoughtful expression.

”Fine. But our daughter, sigh…she just seems too interested in that man. I wonder if it ’s because she ’s so young, ” Laina said with a tired headshake.

William softly chuckled, ”Let it be. She is just curious. But for some reason, he seems quite reserved, and you know he didn ’t remove his scarf the whole time, right. It seems like he is quite sensitive about his identity. ”

”Do people in some military squads have to hide their identity? ” Laina queried.

William shook his head, ”Not really. Maybe there is some other reason… ”