Rebirth: A Second chance at life-Chapter 32: Bishop has a lead.

Aurora turned around slowly, her gaze locking onto the man standing before her.

The moment their eyes met, he froze.

Shock rippled through him, his breath momentarily caught in his throat.

This face...

It was eerily similar to hers. The sharpness in her eyes, the commanding presence—it all mirrored his boss in ways that sent a chill down his spine.

Yet, there were differences.

The structure of her face wasn’t quite the same, and her body... she was far heavier than his boss had ever been. It didn’t add up. His mind screamed that it was impossible, but the way she carried herself, the way she stood—it was undeniably familiar.

Before he could regain his composure, her voice broke through the silence.

"What do you think, Bishop?" Her lips curled into a knowing smirk. "How do you think I was able to do all this?"

Bishop’s entire body tensed, his features darkening as a storm brewed in his eyes.

Without hesitation, he raised his gun, the barrel aimed directly at her. His grip was steady, his instincts screaming that something was terribly wrong.

"Who the hell are you?" he demanded, his voice sharp, laced with cold fury. "And how dare you call me Bishop?"

His finger hovered near the trigger, his heartbeat steady despite the chaos unraveling before him.

"How do you know about me?" he growled, eyes narrowing as he studied her every move, every flicker of expression.

There were only a handful of people in this world who knew his real identity.

One group consisted of his colleagues—those who had fought alongside him, bound by loyalty and blood. The other? Their enemies—the ones who had spent years trying to hunt him down.

Bishop knew his enemies well—his boss had controlled everything, her power reaching every corner of the world. With her intelligence network and tech skills, uncovering someone’s identity took only minutes. No one could hide from her.

But as he looked at the girl standing before him, confusion settled deep in his mind. He had gone through countless databases, memorized every important face, and tracked even the most hidden figures in the underworld.

Yet, this girl—her face, her presence—was completely unfamiliar.

He was sure of one thing.

He had never seen her before.

Yet, this girl—this stranger—had uttered his name so casually, so effortlessly, as if she had known him all her life.

Aurora remained silent, offering no explanation as she let Bishop wrestle with the impossible. She could understand his confusion—after all, to him, his boss was Luna. And Luna had been dead for months.

And really, what was she supposed to say?

"Hi Bishop, I’m Luna Lethal and I just happened to jump into another body?"

She nearly scoffed at the thought.

Who in their freaking right mind would believe something as absurd as soul-jumping?

But regardless of how impossible it sounded, she had to tell Bishop and the rest of the squad. They had a right to know. They were family.

She trusted them—had trusted them her entire life. She had grown up with them, trained with them, bled with them. Bishop and Knight weren’t just subordinates; they were like fathers to her.

And yet...

A sharp glint flickered through her amber eyes.

Someone close had betrayed her.

But who? Apart from her squad, only a handful knew her face and certain identities—some were Leonardo’s acquaintances, while others were people she had once considered friends.

But was the betrayal connected to them? Or is it someone else...?

She needs to find out before revealing the existence of her "the Devil Queen being alive." She doesn’t want her enemies to know the surprise she had stored for them before time..

Snapping out of her thoughts, she exhaled slowly.

Let’s just hope that after learning the truth, my team doesn’t throw me into an asylum... or worse, hand me over to a research facility.

After some moments...she said, Bishop 5 years ago? The thing only you and me know? The day master died in that accident and I was as well there with him? I do not have the memory of that particular year?

Bishop was stunned hearing that... apart from him and his boss no one knows about this secret.

He stared at Aurora for a long time, his sharp eyes filled with doubt and confusion. After a moment, he spoke in a low voice.

"How?"

Aurora held his gaze, a small smirk playing on her lips. "It’s me," she said calmly.

Without waiting for his reaction, she began to explain everything—the explosion, the darkness, and how she woke up in this new body. It’s been two months I woke up on this body.

Bishop fought an inner battle, struggling to process the impossible truth Aurora had just revealed. How could this be real? How could his boss, Luna, be standing before him in another body? It defied all logic, yet the more he looked at her, the more he saw the reflection of his boss—the sharpness in her gaze, the weight of authority in her voice, the unwavering confidence that only Luna possessed.

His breath hitched as emotions overwhelmed him. "Boss..." His voice trembled, his eyes red with unshed tears. The weight of grief and relief crashed over him all at once. He fell to his knees, unable to hold back anymore, and sobbed openly. It was a rare sight—the ruthless mercenary breaking down like a lost child.

Aurora stepped forward, her heart clenching at the sight of Bishop breaking down. Without hesitation, she knelt beside him, wrapping her arms around him in a comforting embrace. She didn’t need words to understand the pain he carried—she knew all too well what her death had done to the Phantoms. More than anyone, she knew how deeply it had scarred Bishop and Knight. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

They weren’t just her subordinates; they had raised her, guided her, and protected her like their own. To them, she was more than a leader—she was family. And now, seeing Bishop like this, she realized just how much they had suffered in her absence.

"Boss, I’m sorry... We failed you... We couldn’t save you..." he choked out between sobs.

Aurora pulled back slightly and looked at him with calm determination. "It was no one’s fault," she said firmly. "And I’m here now."

Bishop clenched his fists, nodding as he wiped his tears. His boss was back, and this time, he would make sure nothing took her away again.

Aurora took a deep breath, pushing down the emotions that threatened to rise. She had never been one to display weakness, but seeing Bishop break down chipped away at the walls she had built over the years. Still, she quickly masked the flicker of emotion, her expression returning to its usual cold composure.

"How are the others?" she asked, her voice calm yet laced with quiet authority.

Bishop let out a heavy sigh. "We’re all scattered, Boss. Ever since the explosion, we’ve been searching for the culprit, but it’s been ten months... and everything has changed."

He hesitated for a moment before continuing, his voice laced with frustration. "Although your demise was kept under wraps, people are beginning to demand the truth. Our group is barely holding together—the squads are scattered, and without your leadership, the smaller factions that once followed us are spiraling into chaos."

"There have also been rumors circulating for the past few months about your death," Bishop continued, his voice grim. "With you gone, the enemy factions—especially the Dongli clan—have grown fearless. They’re openly dealing drugs and trafficking people, auctioning them off without consequence."

Luna’s expression remained unreadable, but a dangerous glint flickered in her eyes. "I see..." she murmured, her fingers lightly tapping against the table. "How intriguing... Rumors claim Luna Lethal is dead, yet in that explosion, it was Dr. Lia who perished." Her gaze sharpened as she pieced the clues together. "That means someone knows about the connection between me and Dr. Lia.

She leaned back, her voice turning cold. "Check on Rex," she ordered.

Rex was the elite special forces unit of Country Y, operating directly under the Queen’s command. As Dr. Lia, Luna had collaborated with them on classified biotech and biopharmaceutical projects, even developing a state-of-the-art mechanical heart for their use.

Her fingers drummed lightly against the table as a dark glint flashed in her eyes. "I hope they aren’t behind the explosion," she said, her voice laced with a quiet, menacing edge.

Her lips curled into a smirk. "Also, look into the Brown Group. How are they proceeding with my project and even planning to collaborate with me when I haven’t given them any authority?

"Roger that, Boss," Bishop responded with a firm nod. "I have a lead—someone from this very city is connected to the explosion."

His expression darkened as he continued, "Jeremiah and Knight are in Country Y, trying to uncover what really happened and who was behind it. From your entire team, everyone... perished along with you." He hesitated before adding, "But the culprit isn’t one of us. The lab’s access was restricted—only your team or someone from Rex could have gotten in."

A sudden realization hit him, his eyes widening slightly. As expected of Luna, she will be 10 steps ahead of everyone.

The explosion was due to hydrogen gas released through the airway. The proprietor must be well versed in the knowledge of explosions said Aurora her voice grim.