121. Witch's Disciple

Chapter 121

Witch's Disciple

"Divine powers are far more potent than regular ones!" Isa began, her excitement palpable. "To explain it simply, Zoe's power is still very weak. If we were to rank it, she'd only be a Class F metahuman. Normally, her power shouldn't be able to affect either of us."

Osborne nodded.

"The gap between our levels and hers is vast. Yet her psychic power silently influenced both of us, indicating that her power could bypass the usual level restrictions. She could even affect top–tier Class A metahumans with enough time to use her power!

"Powers that can transcend level differences are called divine. powers. Zoe's potential is limitless!"

After Isa's explanation, Osborne finally understood.

He couldn't help but be shocked. No wonder he had been affected by Zoe's power.

If it weren't for his Blood Cross that could shield him from such influences, he might have remained entranced by her singing, completely immobilized.

If an enemy had attacked him in that state, he wouldn't have been able to resist. "It's terrifying!"

Usually, as a Class F metahuman, Zoe shouldn't be able to harm him at all, given that he could easily defeat Class C+ metahumans.

But Zoe had managed to affect him nonetheless.

Her divine power could influence even higher–class metahumans if given enough time, making her extraordinarily powerful.

Osborne was impressed. If he had understood psychic power better, he might have considered taking her as a disciple himself. With the proper training and growth, Zoe could become a formidable force.

"Zoe, Isa is an excellent teacher. She's stronger than me and knows how to help you improve your power. You should accept her offer," Osborne said.

Zoe's eyes lit up, and she looked at Isa excitedly. "Really? I can be your disciple?"

"Of course!" Isa responded happily. "I'll do my best to teach you how to become a master. Don't be fooled by the fact that I don't have any power and am just a martial artist. I'm the perfect teacher for you.

"I have many ways to help you enhance your psychic power. Also, psychic metahumans usually train in martial arts because the stronger the body, the stronger the mind. I can help you become proficient in both."

Zoe didn't fully understand but was overjoyed. She respectfully bowed to Isa and said, "Ms. Bowin, I look forward to your guidance. I promise to study hard and will never let you down."

"That's good, Zoe," Isa said, quickly helping Zoe up, her face beaming with happiness.

"Ms. Bowin, Osborne, I want to change my name. I've been an orphan all my life and don't know my real name. I chose the name Zoe Davis myself," Zoe suddenly said. "Now that I've found my sister, I want to have the same last name as her and you, Osborne. Can I be called Zoe Augustine from now on?"

She looked at Osborne with some trepidation, afraid he might refuse.

Osborne was taken aback but smiled, gently patting her head. "Alright. From now on, I'll treat you just like I treat Anastasia. If you want to take my last name, go ahead."

Zoe beamed with joy at his words.

"Zoe, you'll stay here, learn from Isa, and take care of Anastasia. I have some things to attend to and need to head back," Osborne said, then drove out of the hospital and returned to the Radcliffe Manor.

Anastasia's sudden awakening had not signaled a recovery.

Instead, her condition had worsened. The time she had left had shrunk from one year to just eight months.

Feeling the urgency, Osborne knew he had only eight months to complete six inheritance tests and elevate his status to Level 6. Then, he could send Anastasia to the Godfather's medical research facility. Time was running out.

He needed to focus on the tests. But the fourth test was now hist immediate obstacle. It was pursuing Clarissa and making her his

woman.

Initially, Osborne was reluctant about this task. He believed that love should be mutual and develop naturally over time.

The Godfather's test, which required him to pursue Clarissa, felt more like an arranged marriage, a strategic alliance.

But now, Osborne's perspective had changed. Pursuing Clarissa had become his singular goal. No matter the challenges or opposition, he had to succeed.

Anyone who tried to interfere would become his enemy. He was determined to do whatever it took.

As he drove, Osborne resolved firmly in his mind. Soon, he arrived at the Radcliffe Manor and immediately sensed something was wrong.

The entrance was filled with law enforcement vehicles, and numerous armed officers guarded the gate. They even stopped Osborne's car.

"Something's happened?" Osborne's face darkened. The presence of so many law enforcement officers indicated a possible emergency at the manor. He couldn't help but worry about Clarissa.

"What happened at the manor?" Osborne grabbed a member of the Surveillance Group a at the gate and asked

"Captain Osborne." The guard quickly saluted and whispered. "A big shot has arrived at the manor. It was quite the spectacle, and they brought many members of the Enforcement Team. As soon as they arrived, they replaced us.

"A big shot, huh?" Osborne raised an eyebrow. Hearing that nothing was wrong he relaxed a bit.

However, who could this big shot be to warrant such a grand entrance? Bringing so many members of the Mayby City Enforcement Team was quite unusual.

The Mayby City Enforcement Team, being an official law enforcement body, would not be clispatched easily. Even though Clarissa had faced numerous attacks, the Enforcement Team always arrived late, and their investigations led nowhere. This alone showed how insignificant the Mayby City Enforcement Teams seemed to be. But to underestimate their power would be a fatal mistake.

The Enforcement Team was undoubtedly the most formidable force in Mayby City. Whether in terms of numbers, equipment, or the average combat capability of its members, it was among the strongest. Its low profile was simply because it seldom took action and was reluctant to get involved in maller.

If the Enforcement Team decided to, they could wipe out every underground gang in Maylay City

"Who could it be?" Osborne was intensely curious about who had enough influence to bring so many enforcement members to the Radcliffe Manor.

He had a hunch but wasn't sure yet, so he strode into the manor.

Soon, Osborne arrived outside the Radcliffe Manor. From a distance, he saw the manor surrounded by heavily armed enforcement members, Looking more like the Radcliffe family's bodyguards than their own security detail, which had been pushed to the periphery.

"Stop right there!" Osbome was halted by the enforcement members before be reached the manor.

The leading Enforcement Team member spoke to Osborne coldly, "Important matters are being discussed inside. No one is allowed to enter!"

"Even me?" Osborne frowned.

The leading enforcement officer sneered, not bothering to answer. He looked arrogant

"Sir, this is our captain!" Violet approached and sterly addressed the leading enforcement officer at this moment,

The officer gave Osborne another once–over, then sneered, "He might be your captain, but he's not ours! I don't care who he is. My orders are In guard this place, and no one is allowed in! Get lost, or don't blame me for being rude!"

The leading officer was incredibly overbearing, wasing his weapon menacing

"What did you say?" Violet was furious. "How dare you to tell our captain to get lost? Who do you think you are? This is the Radcliffe Manor, a private estate, not your Enforcement Team's domain"

As she finished, members of the Bodyguard Unit Four gathered around,

"That's right, this is private property, not your Enforcement Team's territory! How dare you act so anogantly here? Where were you when we needed you? Now you show up just to throw your weight around? Who do you think you are?"

"Step aside! Let our captain through!"

"Mom!"

The members of Bodyguard Unit Four shouted angrily, aquaring off against the enforcement officers, and tension quickly rose.

"You must have a death wish!" The leading officer was enged. He suddenly raised his gun, flicked off the safety, and aimed it at the members of the Bodyguard Unit Four.

"Get lost! Do you dare to attack the Enforcement Team? Make a more, and I'll kill you all right here! In Mayby City, even if we kill you, you'll dos for nothing"

His words left the members of the Bodyguard Unit Four seething with anger, but they didn't dare make a move.

No matter how much they despised the Enforcement Team, they knew better than to provoke an official armed force. Frustration and resentment were written all over their faces.

"Hmph!" Osborne snorted at this time. He suddenly reached out and grabbed the leading officer's gun, forcing the muzzle downward.

The officer was immediately furious, desperately trying to lift the gun, but it felt like a mountain was pressing down on it. He couldn't budge it an inch. His expression changed, and he shouted angrily, "How dare you touch me?"

Osborne smirked. "The Enforcement Team, huh? Let me remind you again, here is the Radcliffe Manor. It is a sacred private property. Even as the Enforcement Team, you have no right to be here without proper legal procedures!

"You dare to point a gun at my team members on private property? Do you believe I can kill you without consequence? And I will find a lawyer to sue you! Sue you until the Enforcement Team kicks you out, and sue you until you're bankrupt!

"Don't believe me? Try me."

Osborne's icy words made the officer's face darken further. He hadn't expected Osborne to not only be unafraid of the Enforcement Team but also to stand up to him directly, even threatening to kill him and sue him.

The officer was seething with rage but didn't dare to move the gun again. He said coldly, "You dare to challenge the Enforcement Team? You're courting death, kid! You just wait!"

With that, he grabbed his walkie–talkie and began making a call.