Chapter 149. Protect Bella

"Look at the wound on Gunadi's arm. It's a bullet wound he got while trying to save me after I was shot here," Ludwig explained, pointing to his stomach.

"Hahaha… That's what brothers are for!" Gunadi chimed in.

Elle and Bella joined them, along with their respective partners. The sense of family among them was palpable.

"Well, it seems it's time," Arthur said, looking at each person in turn. The lively atmosphere turned somber, and everyone fell silent.

Arthur stood up. "Come on! This isn't our last meeting."

"Hmm… You're right. We'll meet again, sooner or later."

Arthur knelt down to Bella. "Bella, your big uncle has to go now. We'll see each other again, okay?"

"Big Uncle, where are you going?" Bella asked, her eyes welling with tears.

Arthur smiled gently. "Big Uncle has some work to do. We'll meet again, alright?"

"Okay, Big Uncle… Promise!!?"

"Yes, I promise!"

Ludwig and Arthur embraced. "Thank yo