At this point, Benjamin had completely subdued his adversary.Subsequently, he casually threw the cab driver back into the car.Simultaneously, with one hand gripping the man's jaw and the other tapping his face gently, he taunted: "Feeling humiliated yet?”Overpowered and belittled by Benjamin, the cab driver’s inner rage was palpable.Yet before he could react, Benjamin, seemingly recalling something, turned with a smile that was both mischievous and cunning."Oh, I forgot to mention.I was once a member of the Dragon Guardians. I'm well-versed in certain... covert techniques.If you refuse to spill, I can hand you over to Caroline. You do know who Caroline is, right?"Upon hearing the words “Dragon Guardians." the cab driver’s face distorted in alarm.Furthermore, the mere mention of the name Caroline cast an even deeper shadow of dread in his eyes.“You… you’re the War God?!”It was as if he had beheld a terrifying apparition, the cab driver's eyes widened in pure shock, fixated o

"Father-in-law? What is he doing here?"Indeed, one of the masked figures standing behind the fiery giant was none other than Isabella's father and Benjamin's father-in-law, Bahjat."It's been a while, son-in-law."Seeing Benjamin's shock, Bahjat not only remained composed but also cheerfully removed his mask, greeting Benjamin with a nonchalant wave and a smile.The unfolding scene left Benjamin dumbfounded. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine encountering Bahjat under such circumstances, especially here and now."Enough of this prattle." said the man with fervor."Order him to hand over both pieces of the jade pendant. If he agrees to join our order, we might just spare him this once."There was a hint of impatience in the voice of the second masked figure, prodding Bahjat for a decision. But hearing the opponent's demand, Bahjat simply shook his head, not uttering a word in response. Instead, his gaze fixated intently on Benjamin. After a thoughtful pause, Bahjat finally bro

Relying on Benjamin's agility, he managed only to sidestep its full force, but not without consequence. A deep gash now marred his left shoulder.A sharp pain shot through him, compelling Benjamin to draw a deep breath involuntarily.Twisting around to gauge the threat, he was met with a horrifying sight. Behind him stood a humanoid monster. Its left hand raised, dripping with fresh blood.Clearly, this very creature had just launched that covert strike.But wait, wasn't this monster supposedly detained by his father-in-law?This thought barely settled when Benjamin's eyes darted around frantically.Yet, upon taking in the scene, his face turned deathly pale.Because now, his father-in-law was nowhere to be seen, and the mysterious masked elder of the church had vanished too.There could only be one chilling conclusion.His father-in-law had been defeated and was now being pursued relentlessly.But why hadn’t this humanoid monster followed suit, choosing instead to ambush him?As this

"Grandfather... Why are you standing here?"Ernesta's face drained of color the moment she stepped out and saw Master Mentos. Right behind her, Benjamin's eyes narrowed, feeling the overwhelming aura directed menacingly at him."What's this? Why can't I stand here?"The elderly Lord Mentos didn't answer his granddaughter's inquiry.Instead, his eyes narrowed slightly, a mischievous smile playing on the corner of his lips.Seeing his demeanor, Ernesta's cheeks flushed with even more vigor, her countenance becoming utterly flustered."Grandfather, I... I..."Caught off guard, Ernesta was at a loss for how to respond to him.Moments before, having seen this young lady exuding such confidence in the room, Benjamin had thought her to be a formidable spirit.Yet now, seeing her awkward state, Benjamin had to suppress the urge to chuckle.However, before he could bask in that amusing sight for long, the patriarch's gaze had shifted back to him."My dear, aren't you going to introduce this yo

Before Walter could craft a response, the old lady's wrathful voice thundered once again, which seemed rather surprising to Benjamin, who had always thought of her as a gentle, approachable soul. However, witnessing this confrontation, a stiff expression gradually settled on his face."Grandmother, please, calm your anger!" he attempted to mediate: "We spoke yesterday of our concerns for your health. If you wish to walk outside, Linda can accompany you. She even mentioned some delightful places in the city!"Yet, as the young girl named Linda tried to calm the waters, her words only seemed to pacify the old lady slightly, her gaze still bitterly cold as it landed on her son."Hmph, what do you know, child? I've frequented those places you speak of. What truly captivates me is wandering the world, admiring its wonders, and witnessing humanity's marvels. Not the cheap amusements you think can appease me. And most of all, I relish observing the fates of others. Their life's ups and downs