The Grand Elder nodded firmly. He finally understood the painstaking efforts behind Haqin's plans and the fog clouding his mind lifted. With newfound clarity, he walked out of the room.When the Seventh Elder received the call from the Grand Elder, despair washed over him.He never thought it would come to this. Healers Valley really was going to make him kneel and apologize."Grand Elder, I... I refuse!" Seventh Elder clutched his chest as he nearly coughed up blood."Refuse? If you refuse, don't bother coming back to Healers Valley!" The Grand Elder hung up, giving the Seventh Elder no chance to argue.With the phone still in his hand, Seventh Elder's face went pale. He was thinking of the possible places he could go if he could not return to Healers Valley.The next morning, something happened that shocked everyone. Seventh Elder was kneeling at the entrance of Serena Group, repeatedly banging his head on the ground in apology.Behind him, a long line of pharmaceutical compan

Flamey glanced at the list in his hand as a sly smile slowly formed.Casually pulling out a red pen, he circled a name—Kaisen.Upon handing the list back to Bravo, he said, "Get this guy on our side."Bravo gave a subtle nod and exited the office.A week flew by. The lines of companies eager to strike deals with Serena Group had started to dwindle. Finally, Serena made it through the busiest week of her life."Honey, it's finally over." She sighed in relief, stretching and pumping her fists in a playful celebration. "How about we go to a nice restaurant tonight? Something with a quiet, classy vibe to celebrate."Xayne smiled and was about to agree, but then something caught his eye in the fading sunlight.A piercing flash of light glinted through the window and reflected onto his face.'A sniper scope!'That unmistakable glint from a high-powered rifle's scope had him moving before he could think."Serena! Get down!" Xayne shouted, diving toward her.The sharp crack of a gun

Yuri did not believe for a second that Gustov had been promoted due to his extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Instead, he was convinced Serena was intentionally holding him back.So, after meeting Bravo for just three days, Yuri had already sold out Serena Group.He even promised that once he became head of production, he would secretly sabotage the company from within, helping Bravo overthrow Serena Group.In return, Bravo offered Yuri a massive reward. When Serena Group changed ownership, Yuri would be named the company's vice president."But," Bravo said as squinted, "If you want that VP position, there's something else you need to do for us. Just a couple of deaths isn't enough. We need the whole company to be on edge, everyone unsettled, in constant fear."Yuri nodded eagerly as he raised his glass. "Don't worry, Mr. Bravo. Helping you is helping myself.""Good," Bravo replied, clinking his glass with Yuri's.For the next few days, Serena Group was in chao

A bearded mercenary pointed his curved knife at Xayne. "It's him... It's Xayne!"The man in the baseball cap recognized Xayne instantly. He had seen him before when they took out Kurt."The Dracarium's agreement with the International Mercenary Association. Have you all forgotten?" Xayne's voice was cold as he stepped confidently into the dilapidated room."What's your connection to the Dracarium?" another mercenary asked as he frowned.Three years ago, mercenary groups from various countries ran rampant in Drakonia, leaving countless dead in their wake. Then, out of nowhere, the Dracarium emerged. Mercenary teams were slaughtered, even those who fled back to their homelands were not safe, still hunted down by the Dracarium's operatives.Eventually, the International Mercenary Association intervened as they struck a deal. No foreign mercenaries would ever set foot in Drakonia again. Any who did so would be fair game for the Dracarium, even if it meant chasing them to the ends of t

Xayne raised an eyebrow. "N-No... don’t kill me, we—"Before the mercenary could finish his sentence, Xayne's palm came crashing down on the top of his head. He did not even have time to make a sound before collapsing lifelessly on the spot.Nearby, the man in the baseball cap was rolling on the ground in pain.The sudden silence startled him, and he quickly twisted his neck to glance toward the battlefield. His eyes widened in horror as he saw the corpses of his comrades strewn all over the place."Agh—!" Before he could scream, a heavy boot slammed down on his head."Feels good to kill, doesn’t it? Ever wonder what it feels like to be on the other side?"Xayne did not wait for an answer. His foot pressed down harder.The baseball cap’s skull exploded beneath Xayne’s boot with a loud crack, killing him instantly.Xayne casually picked up a nearby gas can, pouring its contents over the bodies.Lighting a cigarette, he flicked the lighter into the pile of corpses. Flames erup