Keh''s pride was evident, no matter how he tried to conceal it Seeing him like this, she almost forgot he was recovering from an injury. In fact, Keh really didn''t think much of this minor injury. The next day was the DarkHawk''s funeral, and Keh certainly had to attend in person.


    A morning rain had fallen, and now the sky outside was still covered with thick clouds, the air heavy with a gentle drizzle. The funeral was held at the funeral home in Golten. DarkHawk had no family, and those attending the funeral were his subordinates from over the years.


    A group of men in ck suits stood densely on both sides of the main hall, even crowding outside. Apanying them were the chiefmander of the operation and a few special forces officers who were lightly injured during the mission. Large floral wreaths adorned the sides of the spacious hall, and at the center of the gold-patterned coffin hung a ck-and-white photo of DarkHawk. His expression was stern, with sharp eyes and a scar on his left cheek. The guild members stood in two lines in front of the gold-patterned coffin.


    "This photo was taken when DarkHawk first joined the guild, from his profile," Caleb remarked. In the blink of an eye, eight years have passed since then. DarkHawk was young at that time, with bright, clear eyes. Barrett let out a long sigh.


    Ray took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, took a puff, and slowly exhaled the smoke while cing the stub under DarkHawk''s picture on the incense burner.


    Today, after DarkHawk''s body was cremated, he would be taken back to the guild and buried beside Sherry.


    "Ray, can I be buried next to you in the future?" Eric tilted his head and asked.


    Ray furrowed his brow deeply. He thought Eric might not know what he was asking. Not all partners got to be buried together. He thought Eric might not know that.


    "Ray, how much money are you nning to make before you retire?"


    Ray was caught off guard by Eric''s sudden questions. After a moment, he replied, "I n to retire when I make a 300 million dors."


    Eric nodded. "That''s doable."


    Ray sighed. This wasn''t the right environment for such a discussion.


    At the entrance, a ck SUV stopped, and Keh stepped out of the car. Despite his face still being slightly pale, his walk and appearance showed no signs of injury. He adjusted the gold-rimmed sses on his nose before pausing briefly. Ophelia got out from the other side of the car and moved to Keh''s side. Both of them were wearing matching ck trench coats, each with a white flower pinned to their chest.


    Mnie and Bighost held the ck umbres for them as they entered the funeral parlor together. Raindrops soaked Keh''s pant legs,


    All of the DarkHawk''s men respectfully cleared a path for them.


    Once everyone had arrived, the funeral director began the service.


    Keh stood in the center, with Ophelia at his side. Each guild member held a stick of incense, bowing three times toward


    the DarkHawk''s coffin. Keh had an injury at his waist, which hurt every time he bowed, yet he didn''t even flinch.


    The incense was ced into the censer. Keh approached the coffin, tidying the attire of DarkHawk, and draped the golden banner symbolizing the guild over the body. "Farewell," he murmured, his voice raspy and breathless. The coffin lid gradually closed as the guild members carried it to the crematorium.


    As the funeral came to an end, Ophelia moved forward to support Keh. He was dressed in a ck trench coat, and the blood from the wound at his waist was not noticeable, as if it was just rainwater. Shortly after, Caleb emerged from the crematorium holding DarkHawk''s urn.


    Seeing this scene, Ophelia felt a mix of indescribable emotions swelling within her.


    "Take it back," Keh instructed, appearing ustomed to such scenes and feeling emotionally unaffected.


    "Yes," Caleb nodded. He and Barrett were to return to Mgia first to bury DarkHawk.


    Keh''s uing surgery was also set to take ce in Mgia, so Ronin was nning to go with them to make the necessary preparations..N?velDrama.Org (C) content.


    Keh''s injuries required additional hospital observation for a few more days to prevent infection, with a specialized medical team flown in from Denex to care for him.


    After the funeral, once they returned to the hospital room, Ophelia quickly unbuttoned his shirt. The white bandages around Keh''s waist werepletely soaked with blood, presenting a shocking sight.


    "It''s nothing," Keh said softly, looking down at her while gently ruffling her hair.


    Ophelia couldn''t quite understand why she felt so heavy-hearted today. Seeing Keh''s injuries made her heartache even more. Thinking about his uing surgery felt like a heavy stone pressing on her chest, making it hard to breathe. His shirt was open as he sat on the edge of the bed, pulling her into his arms and onto hisp.


    "Hey! Be careful not to touch your wound," She protested, trying to stand up, but his strong arm held her securely around the waist.