Chapter 510
The moment Jasmine finished speaking, Shermaine walked in, fresh from her meeting. Damien greeted her with a nod. “Mrs. York.” Shermaine returned the gesture. “Damien, leave us. I need to talk to Jasmine.” “Yes.” Damien stepped out, closing the door behind him.
In the office, Jasmine’s eyes welled up. “Shermaine, do you know how surreal it was when I woke up in that parade, hearing people call me city lord?! I thought I was dreaming.” It had been a grand surprise. With a pout, Jasmine said, “Shermaine, can I not be the city lord?” Shermaine smiled, “No.” Jasmine groaned. “I’ll handle the city’s affairs, but I don’t want the title.”
“It’s just a name. Ignore it,” Shermaine said, then paused. “Jasmine, we won’t stay in the Kingdom of Xyperia forever. We will go home.” Jasmine blinked. “Where’s your home?” “Wallington.” “Where’s that?” Jasmine blinked in confusion. “In another world.” Jasmine hesitated. “But… Isn’t this Joshua’s home too?” Technically, yes. The royal family had lived here for millennia before migrating to Earth. But now, with loved ones waiting back home, Shermaine and Joshua couldn’t stay here. “Our family and friends are on Earth,” Shermaine explained. “Once Judy’s dealt with, we must return. You’ll have to stand on your own. Don’t worry. Damien will help you.” Jasmine nearly whimpered. “Damien’s like a block of ice. Aren’t you worried he’ll bully me?” Shermaine said, “He won’t.”
Truthfully, Damien wasn’t as dull as Jasmine claimed. He despised women, hence his coldness towards her. As Joshua’s most trusted aide, Damien’s loyalty was undeniable. Even after they left, Shermaine knew he would protect Jasmine, if only out of duty. “You teased him last night, and he didn’t even snap,” Shermaine teased.
“That’s because you and Joshua were there.” Alone, Damien would’ve made sure she “never saw daylight again.” Jasmine’s voice cracked. “Shermaine, I’ll miss you and Gracie.” After finally finding family in this world, losing them felt unbearable. Shermaine ruffled her hair. “Don’t grieve yet. If we can return once, we can come back. We’ll see each other again.” Jasmine hugged her tightly. “Don’t forget me once you’re back home. Promise you’ll come visit me sometimes.” Shermaine promised her.
Chapter 511
Judy fled Baykeep wounded, with Harry escorting her on the two-day journey back to Summerbank. Yet news traveled faster. Everyone knew Judy had lost Baykeep. Boa and Cain Reaper had already allied with Shirley. The trio’s fame now echoed across the kingdom. Fear gnawed at Judy. Ignoring her injuries, she summoned her council at once. Defeat had rattled her, and ruling alone felt impossible now.
One royal advisor said, “Princess Judy, Boa and Cain Reaper allied with Shirley. They won’t stop at Baykeep. We must deploy the Assassination Department to eliminate them.” The department was Judy’s elite force—operatives deadlier than any mercenary, each equipped with an S-level mecha fighter jet. Another advisor, Archie Macleod, countered, “Why fear them? If they do come, set a trap and crush them. Apocalypse alone can crush them. Princess Judy, you still hold a trump card. Still, we must secure all entry points to Summerbank. Kill any suspicious travelers.”
Judy’s head throbbed. Her battle with Shermaine had drained her mentally and physically. She turned to Harry. “Archie is right. Losing Baykeep was my carelessness, but Summerbank is mine. Let them come. They’ll die here.” Harry nodded. “Exactly.”
Meanwhile, in Baykeep, Shermaine spent three days modifying Judy’s mecha fighter jet before handing it to Jasmine. With plans set, Shermaine and Joshua prepared for Summerbank. Gracie stayed behind in Baykeep under Jasmine’s care, protected by the Eagle Assassins. Once everything was arranged, Shermaine and Joshua headed to Linus City. Disguised with new identities, they boarded a flight to Summerbank.