On the way home, Xiang Ning thanked the Federation that the road was a straight line without too many turns. If there was a sharp turn, he would have flown past it. The only reason the road was designed this straight was to allow backup to arrive at the fortress with the fastest speed available.

In thirty-seven minutes, he had arrived in front of his house. It was now 6:08 pm and the sky had darkened, while his house was illuminated by the lights.

He swallowed his saliva and didn’t even bother tidying himself up before opening the front door like a burglar.

His hope was dashed...