"Grandfather, come quickly! Has he practiced his martial arts to the point of madness? His entire body feels like it's on fire, and he looks like he's on death's doorstep."Ernesta's voice and her grandfather’s echoed from outside. The urgency in their steps was palpable."Wasn't everything fine just yesterday? You even said he had a bright future!"The old man, Mr. Mentos, chimed in, his tone mocking, as if mimicking his granddaughter's previous words. Ernesta's cheeks flushed with embarrassment and indignation: "Are you teasing me again, Grandfather?"Seeing Ernesta's reaction, the old man chuckled heartily. But their laughter was short-lived. As soon as they laid eyes on Benjamin, Mr. Mentos's face paled with shock."What's happened to him?" Ernesta's voice quivered with worry.After checking Benjamin's pulse, the old man sighed deeply: "It's too late, my dear. Remember the marriage proposal we discussed? Perhaps you should consider it. I'm afraid your friend here won't be with us

The room's temperature was bone-chilling, causing Ernesta's teeth to chatter slightly.She didn't dare to linger in Benjamin's room and quickly took her leave.Watching the retreating silhouette of the Mentos heiress disappearing down the corridor, Benjamin swiftly recentered his emotions.He securely closed the door behind him, casting his gaze about the room."It seems their family has invested quite some effort into this." he mused, looking at the state of the bedroom. Benjamin silently clicked his tongue in disapproval, shaking his head.However, he didn't dwell on it for long. On the contrary, the current conditions were rather conducive to his meditation, suppressing the fiery energy within him.Thus, after a brief inspection, Benjamin once again settled on the bed to meditate.Time's passage seemed monotonous and dull during his meditation. But for Benjamin, this period granted him much-needed tranquility.Every day, young mistress Ernesta would visit him. Mostly, she checked t

The electric charge detonated, causing a part of the ship to erupt in chaos. The guard, who had been standing steadfast beside Ernesta, was hurled against a wall and lay motionless.The scene sent shockwaves among the remaining protectors. Meanwhile, Ernesta's complexion grew pallid.Initially, when their ship collided with a merchant vessel, Ernesta sensed something amiss. But, the realization of the gravity of their situation hit her only when she saw these masked assailants, armed to the teeth, boarding their ship.Despite having numerous skilled bodyguards by her side, the sheer number and prowess of the adversaries overwhelmed them.In the atmospheric dim of the cruise liner, the ship's burly driver, once its strongest denizen, now found himself surrounded by three mysterious figures donning enigmatic purple masks. His fate remained unknown.Upon seeing a figure of such formidable power emerging from the enemy's side, Ernesta's heart was gripped by a palpable sense of dread, a ch

"Benjamin, I understand your anger. But it's not entirely Caroline's fault. The man in black... he's possibly a grandmaster. Moreover, they haven't harmed your sister. I believe they will contact us soon."Not long after Ancel's words, hurried footsteps echoed from outside. A military officer with the rank of Colonel quickly entered the room."Ancel, higher-ups have just issued an order. You and the Dragon Guardians team are to cease all operations. Also, Benjamin, can we talk outside?"Benjamin recognized this Colonel. He was one of the instructors invited to train the reserve Dragon Guardians for a major operation in Flower.But seeing the Colonel's formal demeanor, Benjamin's brow furrowed. Without responding immediately, he scrutinized Ancel and Caroline. Seeing their silence, Benjamin sighed and swiftly moved outside."Young Benjamin, I understand your distress regarding your sister's abduction. But you're aware of our current situation. The appearance of a relic connected to pra

"Ximena, has he left?"In an apartment within the Grumpy complex, a woman in a black dress sat poised on a sofa, her eyes filled with complexity as she stared out of the window. Turning her gaze, she softly addressed another young woman in blue jeans and a white round-neck t-shirt.Upon hearing Olivia's question, Ximena's expression became a tad evasive. Yet, after a brief pause, she nodded, murmuring: "Yes."A shadow of melancholy crossed Olivia's face upon hearing the answer. But soon, a resolute glint shone in her eyes: "Come, let's head to the capital."Taken aback by the proposal, Ximena blinked in surprise. Yet, after a brief moment, her lips curved into a smile: "Alright, I'll accompany you!"...In the clamor and bustle of the airplane's descent, Benjamin's footsteps gracefully met the tarmac of the airstrip. His eyes darted around, taking in the surrounding sights. Almost immediately, a familiar figure emerged before him, igniting a spark of a smile on his lips.However, befo