It would be excessive for Red Skull to deliberately devise such a massive plan just to eliminate a single enemy. Richard repeatedly contemplated the worst-case scenarios that Red Skull might have, because he felt that his own life was too valuable to be exchanged for the struggle carried out by Red Skull.Come on... What is their plan, actually?" Richard closed his eyes and took a deep breath. One hypothesis after another started to emerge in his mind, but he still doubted everything.Richard's daydream was interrupted as the ship he was on was now docked at an island with a vast stretch of beach. On that beach, three blue tank containers were faintly visible, lined up prominently among the expanse of white sandy shores.No one knew what the tank containers contained before. Until when the three hundred martial arts tournament participants were lined up by the organizers, there were several organizers who swiftly distributed a dark-colored backpack from inside the container to each pa

The full moon was perched in the sky, radiating a dim light along with thousands of stars surrounding it. The faint glow filtered through the gaps in the Rosewood tree leaves, creating illuminated patches within the otherwise pitch-black forest.As the wind swayed the branches and leaves, a play of light and darkness unfolded at various spots within the woods. Perhaps it was this sight that eventually caused Richard's eyes to slowly open. It began with squinting, then a gradual widening, until they were slightly open.The habit of being alert then made Richard reflexively get up from a lying position to a sitting position. He sharpened his senses of sight and hearing simultaneously to digest the situation that had confused him."Boss, thank goodness you're awake."A woman's voice touched Richard's ears, making him blink his eyes to see the woman who approached him hurriedly.Before Richard could open his eyes again, a hard punch hit his head."Damn foolish boy!"'That voice....' Richa

Sangorufu Forest, midnight...There were four men and one woman who were currently chasing Richard Forger's group. At first, the group of five personnel was performing guard duty on the center of the Sangorufu forest.However, they suddenly changed course and swiftly headed north, aiming to locate Richard Forger's hideout. Judging by their precise movements, it appeared that someone had indeed informed them of Richard's injured whereabouts.With great determination, the five individuals hastened their pace to close the distance with Richard. They were aware that their target was in a weakened state, and they possessed detailed knowledge of the Sangorufu Forest's layout, unlike Richard Forger.As they felt they were drawing nearer to Richard's location, the woman, who was the team captain, paused briefly and glanced back, expressing her delight, "If we eliminate Richard tonight, our team will be promoted!""Captain, did the order to eliminate Richard truly come from the Big Boss?" ques

Red Skull HeadquartersMid Night***"Red Skull's elite members could easily end Richard King's life. So, why does this foolish tournament have to take place?"The question was uttered by Loki, a newly joined member of Red Skull, having been part of the organization for less than two months.At that time, Loki was assigned the task of guarding a secret laboratory owned by Red Skull. The location of the laboratory was merely thirty kilometers away from Sangorufu Island.Hudson, Loki's companion standing beside him, responded, "Loki, Red Skull possesses power far more than enough to eliminate Richard King. If Red Skull is willing to host this tournament, do you know what it means?"Loki fell silent as he pondered several possibilities. Three seconds later, he shook his head with a bitter smile. "Damn, I'm really curious. Why are you making this complicated? Just answer my question, what's so difficult about it?"Hudson smiled faintly and absentmindedly scratched his non-itchy ear. "I co

"Are you the one who took care of me?" Initially, Richard narrowed his gaze towards Logan as he removed the acupuncture needles still embedded in his body. "Thank you, if we live long enough, I will repay your kindness," Richard added without waiting for a response from Logan. Observing his patient, who was almost on the brink of death, now looking healthy and fine, Logan realized how much stronger Richard's power level was compared to everyone he had ever encountered. "Logan," Hazelle King called his subordinate as he took a step forward to be closer to Richard. "Leave us alone. I want to have a private talk with my brother." Logan nodded, "Sure, Boss." The first thing Hazelle did was slap Richard's head. "I thought I wouldn't see you breathing again. Damn it!" Rubbing his head, amidst the pain caused by Hazelle King's slap, Richard realized that there was genuine concern in Hazelle's actions. There was no denying that Hazelle had always cared for Richard from the bottom of his h