Unrivaled Warrior novel Chapter 1

"Lucian, you were unreachable during your seven years in the army. Freya was in a car accident and is now paralyzed. She was expelled from the family. She's alone and living a miserable life."

Lucian Gray and his mother stood before his father's tombstone on the outskirts of Sioux.

Lucian couldn't help but shudder at the thought. Horror was evident in his eyes. He turned to his mother, Lilian Seymour, and asked, "How is that possible, Mom? I didn't hear anything when I was in the troops…"

"A lot has happened in the seven years you've been away. She kept writing to you for a year after you left, but every letter seemed to disappear. There was no news."

Paralyzed…

She's in a wheelchair, lonely, and unable to go home.

What has Freya been through while I was gone? Seven years…

"It doesn't matter if you're kicked out of the family, Lucian. I, Freya, am not afraid of anything. I'll give up everything I have as long as you love me. No matter what difficulties lie ahead, I won't be afraid as long as I have you by my side."

"Promise me that you'll never leave me, no matter what."

Tears of guilt welled up in his eyes as he thought of Freya's words.

Seven years ago, Lucian had been the eldest son of the Gray family in Sioux. His father was a well-known figure, not just in the city, but also in Hohenwald. However, he was tragically killed in a mysterious incident, leaving Lucian and his mother expelled from the family with nothing. They were reduced to the lowest social status.

Freya, who was in love with Lucian, was not just a pretty face at school. She was the eldest daughter of the Harrison family. After graduating, she continued to shine and became the vice president of the Harrison Group after successfully completing a million-dollar project. Both Freya and Lucian, who had fallen to the lower class, belonged to different worlds.

Despite her family's objections, she chose to give up everything and secretly marry him with proper documentation.

When the Harrisons found out, the head of the family was furious and forcibly separated them by taking her away.

In his misery, Lucian decided to join the army, hoping to make a name for himself by defending the country on the front lines. He wanted their union to be blessed.

His exceptional talents were quickly recognized after he joined the military, and he became part of the special forces within a year. He cut off all contact with the outside world and was secretly deployed to the northern borders.

He fought bravely, won battles, defeated foreign invaders, eliminated traitors, and protected Vandergrift for seven years.

King Vandergrift himself personally honored him with the title of Infernal War God!

"There's something else I need to tell you, Lucian. You and Fay have a seven-year-old…"

His phone started ringing before Lilian could finish. It was an unfamiliar number.

"Hello? Is this Lucian Gray? I heard you're leaving the army and coming home. Divorce my mom. I don't want a heartless father like you. I feel ashamed just thinking about it…"

"I can take care of my mom just fine. I don't need a father like you."

A determined and hateful voice of a child came through the phone. They hung up without waiting for a response. He tried calling back, but the phone was switched off.

His breath quickened as he processed the words. He felt anxious.

Father??

I don't want a father like you.

He turned his attention back to his mother. "Mom, I... I have a daughter?"

"That's right."

Lilian sighed and nodded. "Freya secretly gave birth a year after you left. This angered Old Mr. Harrison and led to her being kicked out of her home. She came here with her three-month-old daughter to find you. She tried to establish contact for two years, but nothing came of it. She left feeling discouraged. Two years later, she got into a car accident and has been paralyzed since…"

"After the accident, both Freya and Minnie were thrown out of the family. Minnie had to set up a stall in the market to earn money for their living. I've been doing my best to help them as well, to make up for what we've done to her."

"There are also local thugs who often harass Minnie and demand protection money. They even beat her up sometimes."

Lucian's mind went blank at the revelation.

Freya had given birth to his daughter and was now disabled. The mother and daughter were thrown out of their home and relied on a seven-year-old to support them.

Tears streamed down his face as guilt overwhelmed him. Freya had sacrificed everything for love and had to give birth to their child in secret.

How much despair must she have felt?

Expelled from their home…

An abused fatherless child on the streets.