From Outcast to Overlord The Unyielding Heir Chapter 14 What Is He Doing Here ? 41 . Finished When class ended , Madeline approached Leander . She glanced at Liam , who quickly picked up on the cue and vacated his seat , heading to the front of the classroom to chat with others , leaving Leander and Madeline alone in the corner . " Leander ... about my mom ... " Madeline's eyes filled with sadness , tears threatening to fall again . " Don't cry , kiddo . I only just found out about Ms. Shire recently when I came back . " Leander's tone was full of regret , guilt weighing heavily on him . Years ago , after Gareth had stripped him of his martial power and expelled him from the Ashcroft family , Leander had been left for dead in the wilderness . Through sheer willpower and endurance , he had survived and eventually made his way out of the mountains , only to collapse from exhaustion . It was Hazel Shire , Madeline's mother , who had found him . She took him in , cared for him , and helped him recover . That was when he first met Madeline . He was only ten , and she was nine . During the six months he spent with them , Hazel had treated him like her own , and his bond with Madeline grew close - they were practically inseparable . But Leander had a mission . He needed to find a way to restore his martial abilities , so he left , vowing to return one day . When Leander left , he already knew Hazel was seriously ill . He had hoped that once he mastered his skills , he could come back and cure her . But by the time he returned to their home , it was too late . Hazel had passed for over two years . He mourned for a long time , and after asking around , he finally found out that Madeline was attending Ravenridge Senior High . That was why he had come . Madeline was Hazel's only surviving family , and Leander was determined to dedicate his life to ensuring her happiness and shielding her from the world's troubles . " Kiddo , even though Ms. Shire is gone , you still have me . I'll always be your family . From now on , no matter what life throws at you , I'll be there to protect you , " Leander promised , his voice firm . Madeline nodded , comforted by his words . After Hazel's death , Leander was the only person she felt truly close to . " Sorry to interrupt . " A male voice suddenly broke the moment . Leander and Madeline turned to see Victor standing beside them , his expression serious . Victor was about the same height as Leander , around six feet , with sharp features and a refined 1/3 19:19 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 14 What is He Doing Here ? 41 Finished demeanor . He was , without a doubt , the kind of man most girls dreamt of - a picture - perfect prince. He completely ignored Leander and looked directly at Madeline . " Madeline , the karate team from Crestgate High is coming to our martial arts club at noon . How's the preparation on your end going with the arts committee ? " His tone was all business as if he was only there to discuss official matters , but it was obvious he was just trying to interrupt Madeline and Leander . " The banners and streamers are ready , no issues , " Madeline replied simply . She was the head of the arts committee , and every time there was an event with another school , her team was responsible for handling the promotional materials . " Good . This exchange with Crestgate High's karate team is important . I've already requested two class periods off from the teacher so we can hold a meeting in the meeting room at Henderson Hall to discuss the details . Everyone has gathered . When should we head over ? " Victor's authoritative tone and calm demeanor captivated the girls in the class , leaving them starry - eyed . Madeline hesitated for a moment , glancing at Leander . He smiled and shrugged . " What are you looking at me for ? It's your job . Go ahead . We've got plenty of time to talk later . " With an apologetic smile , Madeline nodded and left with Victor . As they walked out of the classroom , many people couldn't help but think how perfect they looked together - an ideal match . " Ugh , Victor's always using work as an excuse to get close to Madeline . So transparent , " Liam muttered , returning to his seat with a sneer . Leander , however , wasn't bothered in the slightest . It was only natural that someone as beautiful and charming as Madeline would attract attention . He had enrolled at Ravenridge Senior High solely to be near her , to quietly protect her . As for her love life , he had no intention of interfering . If she liked Victor , he wouldn't stand in the way . " Oh , by the way , Leander , you probably don't know this , but Crestgate High's karate team is coming over today . They're a top - tier team led by a coach who holds a sixth - degree black belt in Kensei Karate from Yamora . Every member is said to be incredibly skilled , and they're here to spar with our martial arts club ." Liam's eyes gleamed with excitement as he continued , clearly interested in the event . " I've seen those Kensei Karate guys online . Even though karate's from Yamora and I'm not a big fan , I've gotta admit , they're impressive . I'm thinking of checking it out later . Wanna come with me ? " 2/3 19:19 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 14 What is He Doing Here ? 41 Finished " Kensei Karate ? " Leander's expression turned a little mocking . To the average person , Kensei Karate might seem powerful and dangerous , but to those like Leander , it was nothing more than flashy techniques . Even a novice martial practitioner could easily defeat a black belt of the highest rank . " I'll pass . I'm not interested in that kind of showy stuff . " Leander shook his head , declining . Liam frowned . In his eyes , both martial arts and karate were serious combat skills . For Leander to dismiss them as showy seemed arrogant . Two class periods passed , and Madeline didn't return until the end of the school day when she finally appeared in the classroom . " Leander , I'm sorry , but I'm stuck with some work . The Crestgate karate team has arrived , and as the head of the arts committee , I need to check on the venue setup . It might take about an hour . How about we meet up afterward for dinner ? " Madeline looked apologetic . She had just reunited with Leander and really wanted to sit down and talk about everything that had happened over the past two years , but her responsibilities kept getting in the way . " It's no problem . I'll come with you . You take care of your work , and I'll just wait for you there , " Leander said with a smile . " Great ! Let's go , then ." Madeline flashed a grateful smile and led Leander to the school's martial arts training gym . The gym was huge , spanning over 300 square feet , with all kinds of equipment and facilities . As soon as they stepped inside , Leander spotted a group of boys in white karate uniforms . The gym was packed with students , both boys and girls , who crowded the entrance , leaving barely any room to move . Victor stood on one side , wearing athletic shorts and nothing else , his well - toned muscles on full display , which earned him a wave of shrieks from the girls . Victor led the members of the martial arts club , and among them was a familiar face - Shiloh , who had been sitting with Yvette at the cafe the previous day . Shiloh's eyes suddenly snapped to Leander , and his expression instantly darkened . What is he doing here ?! Send Gifts 50 3/3 19:19 Sat , Oct 11 И 41 From Outcast to Overlord The Unyielding Heir