LOGIN"You... don't?"He nodded honestly."No, i was instructed only to safeguard this box and i was never permitted to open it, my responsibility ended with ensuring it reached you safely."He pointed toward the folded documents."If answers exist...then they will most likely be found within those papers, i believe that should be where you begin."Without another word...Azzura gently returned the pistol to its place and then she carefully picked up the stack of folded documents, slowly unfolding the first page...She immediately discovered detailed writings.Maps.Symbols.Historical notes.Technical descriptions.Family records.The amount of information exceeded anything she had expected as her eyes moved steadily across every line.Page after page, each revealed another hidden truth that she barely noticed the passing of time but ventually, she quietly spoke."This..." Her eyes never left the papers "...contains far more information than I imagined."She carefully turned another page "I
Azzura took another bite of her breakfast, but her attention was no longer on the meal before her. Every passing second only made her curiosity grow stronger. The mysterious box her mother had entrusted to Alendria had occupied her thoughts ever since the memory resurfaced during training, and now that they were finally seated together, she could barely restrain herself.She swallowed quickly before turning toward Alendria."So... that means you can—"She barely managed to finish half of her sentence before Alendria calmly raised one hand, his expression became unusually serious."Table manners Milady." His voice remained calm, yet firm."No speaking while eating” he looked directly into her eyes. "Surely you remember that."Azzura blinked, for a brief moment, she simply stared at him. Judging by the look on his face, she immediately understood that he was not joking.Even after everything they had discussed over the past two days, discipline remained discipline, slowly, she released a
“Why had her mother entrusted it to Alendria?”“Why had he remained silent about it until now?”Unable to contain herself any longer, she turned toward him "Alendria..." Azzura's voice immediately caught his attention as he looked down at her with quiet patience."I have wanted to ask you something." She slowly pushed herself into a seated position."It has been on my mind ever since we escaped."Her expression gradually became serious."Can you tell me..." She looked directly into his eyes "...what was inside the suitcase my mother handed to you the day our home was attacked?"The words came out clearly without hesitation and without trying to soften the question as sweat still covered her face from training, yet the intensity in her eyes overshadowed every sign of exhaustion.There was no room for excuses or half-truths, she wanted the answer and she wanted it now, dor a brief moment, Alendria simply looked at her.Then...a small smile slowly appeared across his face."I was beginni
"You now begin the journey into the next phase of your life, you stand as both the final heir and the first foundation of the newly reborn Sil Clan."Azzura listened silently."You will receive instruction in every discipline from combat to endurance, strategy, survival, leadership, weapons, physical conditioning and every skill necessary to preserve both your own life, and the future of your people."He looked directly into her eyes."There is only one thing I ask of you, keep an open mind and learn without pride, accept every correction without resentment, because only then can true growth begin."The entire training ground seemed to fall silent while Azzura slowly straightened her postur, she placed both feet firmly upon the ground, her shoulders relaxed and her chin lifted slightly, this time her eyes reflected complete determination."Thank you." She spoke with quiet confidence "I understand” she said with a respectful smile on her face "Then...let us begin." She needs her head f
The instructors demanded discipline, and not cruelty because every one of them understood a single truth, no one could predict what tomorrow might bring and if war eventually reached the underground realm...every second spent training today could save countless lives tomorrow.Meanwhile...Azzura slowly walked toward the bustling training district, athough this was only her second day inside the underground city, she no longer felt completely unfamiliar with its layout.The previous day's careful observation had already allowed her to memorize much of the tunnel's structure.Every major corridor, the important landmarks and every connecting passage…navigating through the underground realm had become considerably easier, as she approached the training grounds, a familiar voice greeted her warmly."Good morning Milady." Alendria stepped forward with his usual respectful smile."I hope you had a peaceful night's rest."Azzura returned the smile."I'm doing well, thank you for asking, Alen.
Only an oath that had already been engraved into his soul long before this night, Azzura listened quietly.She could tell immediately that Alendria was not merely trying to reassure her, he truly meant every single word. For someone who had lost almost everything, having someone whose loyalty remained unshaken brought a sense of comfort she had not felt in a very long time.Alendria eventually stepped backward and offered another respectful bow."You should get some proper rest now, Milady."His tone became gentler."You have learned more than enough for one day, you will need your strength for everything tomorrow brings."He briefly pointed toward the neighboring chamber."My room is directly next to yours, so if you require anything at all, you need only call and I will come immediately."A small smile returned to his face "Good night Milady."Azzura nodded warmly. "Alright, that sounds much better." Her own smile appeared naturally, she slowly pushed open the door leading into her c
Giovanni’s voice was calm yet commanding as every of his words carried with it hidden meaning and messages that needs to be decoded.Mr Tommaso slowly placed his wine glass down too while listening carefully as he noticed the shift in Giovanni’s tone immediately.Something serious was coming and it
The Sil clan survived because of the Ndranghetas, that in itself is fact that can't be argued about and without them…The Casa Sil would have been destroyed long ago.“You see, children do not understand the love and respect they are shown till they have lost it totally and that right now is what w
“The suffocating aura he carried around himself wherever he goes feels like darkness itself followed him everywhere…now that I think about it, the way people instantly lowered their heads whenever he walked into a room make me want to puke right here and now, like what nonsense is all that for” Azz
“What, how can you say such father you didn't even ask for my consent?” Azzura the only child of Mr. Tommaso and Mrs Gaia of the Sil clan, a small and almost seen to be weak clan screamed out at her father after hearing the news of her already planned marriage with her betrothed Francisco of the Nd







