The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 192

Chapter 192 The Cave

Maren wiped traces of blood off her skin.

“Alright.” Sawyer nodded, sliding a fresh magazine into his pistol.

Pulling out her own gun, Maren matched Sawyer’s stride as they approached the cluster of savages devouring

their meal.

Noticing Sawyer by Maren’s side, the savages immediately stiffened with suspicion.

Their wariness was pointless. Without a shred of hesitation, Maren lifted her weapon, taking down one savage with a single shot, instantly grabbing everyone’s attention.

Within seconds, armed savages poured forward in a furious swarm.

Spotting his fallen man, the leader erupted into wild anger, commanding his warriors to unleash a volley of

arrows.

A swarm of arrows rained down from above, all streaking towards Maren and Sawyer.

They dove behind cover, easily avoiding injury, before returning fire and felling several more attackers.

The arrows kept coming, and a few desperate savages tried to charge forward.

But it was futile against two seasoned fighters like Maren and Sawyer.

After surviving battlefields riddled with machine–gun fire, arrows barely raised their pulses.

The savages who charged at them were practically volunteering for death.

Given their monstrous deeds, Maren felt zero sympathy for them.

Gunshots cracked repeatedly, echoing through the air.

While Maren battled fiercely, Daniel found himself staring at his old friend with resignation.

“You’re telling me they’ve moved the competition forward? Is this a joke?” Daniel’s voice trembled with

disbelief.

Across from him sat a mild–mannered, middle–aged man who appeared deeply apologetic.

It was this same man who’d confidently told Daniel the competition was nearly three weeks away. Now, all participants had arrived early, prompting the organizers to suddenly advance the schedule.

“I’m really sorry. Honestly, I don’t even know how this happened. Let me at least take you out to dinner as an apology,” the man said gently.

Years ago, the two had studied together as close classmates.

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Daniel had pursued a career at the prestigious Royal Military Academy, while his friend now ran Voutsas

Middle School.

He was also the trusted ally Daniel had reached out to when he needed to arrange Isla’s enrollment.

“Don’t worry about it. I know it’s not your fault. I’ll handle it,” Daniel replied, sinking wearily into his seat.

He had promised Maren nearly three weeks of preparation, yet only two days had passed. What could he possibly do now?

Maren remained far away in Echucan, and tomorrow the competition would officially begin.

A heavy dread settled upon Daniel. Could this be the moment that ended his tenure as dean?

Lost in his worries, Daniel didn’t even notice when his friend slipped quietly out the door.

“Mr. Smith, we can’t give up yet. There’s still hope,” one of his students said sincerely.

Ten students were required to compete.

Without Maren, the other nine had already gathered here.

“He’s right, sir. Maren’s absence doesn’t automatically mean we’ve lost,” Wilbur chimed in. His bitterness.

towards Maren simmered beneath his words.

Not only had she humiliated him, she’d also forced his parents to give up their shares. When he learned the truth, it felt as if his world had crumbled.

“Our

fighting skills might fall short compared to Maren’s, but Nadia’s unbeatable when it comes to medicine

and academics,” Wilbur said firmly.

As a leading student at Baimsa, Wilbur grudgingly acknowledged Maren’s superiority in battle. Yet, this event

wasn’t just about combat; it tested medicine, scholarship, athletics, and more.

Without Maren around, the outcome wouldn’t necessarily shift. Who could rival Nadia’s broad range of skills?

After all, Nadia was unquestionably the finest student at Baimsa.

“Sir, I’ll give everything I have to win for our academy,” Nadia said confidently.

Few matched her all–around excellence.

And the victor of this competition would secure a direct recruitment offer from the state’s highest military authority.

For Nadia, this wasn’t merely a competition–it was a chance of a lifetime.

She absolutely refused to let it slip away.

“You know nothing.” Daniel sighed heavily, overwhelmed by words left unsaid.

When Stormclaw had entrusted Isla to him, Daniel quickly understood the extraordinary bond Stormclaw

shared with Maren.

He still vividly remembered Stormclaw’s reaction upon first meeting Maren.

Stormclaw–known as Hades to many–had always been a near–mythicai figure to Daniel. Yet Stormclaw treated

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