"What's he plotting now? His recent stunt has the entire region on edge, particularly Edlington, right up there next to North Bristolham. They're so scared that they're threatening to use nuclear weapons!""Usually, it's all just a big show, but this time might be the real deal.""Why's that?""Come on. Ashton's theatrics were always for show. It was always a ploy to save face. Even when he defeated the Five Great Guardians, it played straight into the hands of some powerful figures in the allied countries. Nobody really wanted to launch a war over it.""However, this is a completely different ballgame. He has stormed into the Dark Alliance's stronghold, sealed off every exit with some kind of magical formation, and now he has got all of Edlington—a good 200 square kilometers. Do you understand what that means? Every second, more than 400,000 people are in danger. This is not simply a threat; it's a full-fledged crisis!"Those who had heard of Ashton knew he was crazy. If one prov

"No one turns down Aarrowsmith. You ought to recognize the clout our country's name carries," Aleman said, his brow creasing in a show of authority meant to be intimidating.Yet, Ashton found the display less than compelling, akin to the posturing of an ant."You seem oblivious to the predicament you're in and clueless about who you're dealing with," Ashton said, shaking his head."I'm well aware. I'll concede your martial arts skills are remarkable. However, this world is not ready for you to rule it single-handedly. Our super-soldiers have their own brand of miracle-making," Aleman retorted."Is that so?" Ashton's eyes twinkled with amusement as he surveyed the group in their shimmering liquid metal armor.Aleman's face twisted in anger, catching the scorn in Ashton's look. "A little confidence is good, but you're overdoing it. You can't fully utilize your techniques at this range, can you? For my super-soldiers, though, it's the sweet spot."As if on cue, the ten super-soldier

"Sorry, but I'm just not into that, and really, my personal life is not your concern," Kendra said, her smile polite but distant."That's a shame," Kase replied, his face twitching so slightly it was almost imperceptible, but he was quick to hide it. No one could really tell what he was thinking.Truth be told, the Hariupia elite were itching to make Kendra one of their own. If they could, they would get their hands on her world-changing drug formulas without spending a dime and snatch up her company to boot.To them, a woman was nothing more than a means to an end."Still, Miss Lockwood, if you can't manage to be the royal prince's darling, then I'm afraid your company's flawed products might just not cut it in the Hariupia market," Kase said, his eyes narrowing into a sly smile."Flawed products? I'm not sure I follow," Kendra said, her expression clouding."Oh, it's quite straightforward. Our recent studies of the La Verdure Pill suggest it harbors a toxic substance that can m

Blood sprayed into the air, splattering everywhere.Kamil, still holding his wine glass, did not notice the pain. The sleazy smile had barely faded when he realized his hand had vanished without a trace.Kendra watched it all with a resigned sigh.She had expected a difficult negotiation, but it was a complete failure. Still, there was no avoiding it. Kamil had pushed Ashton too far, and the fact that Ashton did not kill him on the spot was mercy enough.Kendra gave Ashton an exasperated eye roll. "As if I'd say yes. You think I'd go off to have drinks with just anyone?""Just because you'd turn him down doesn't mean he doesn't deserve to die," Ashton replied, a ghost of a smile on his lips.Kendra might decline, but Ashton was all about action.They were like a swarm of ants, clueless about their insignificance, puffing themselves up with self-importance.Ashton would not have given the Koster royals a second thought if he had not been waiting for Harry's word. He had taken do

"That's Mister Ashton Levin!"Harry's confirmation hit Luce like a ton of bricks.He might not have met Ashton before, but he knew the name carried a lot of power. The entire upper echelon of Sceponyol and their allied countries had been on edge, dealing with that Lindorm warrior's actions. Rumor had it he had come from the east, smashing through dozens of mercenary strongholds, clearing out the Bit Sea Strait, surviving a thermobaric onslaught, and marching straight into Brighton, putting the whole city on high alert.Blood Monarch Alexander had entered the fray, but even he could not withstand the onslaught and was cut down by Ashton. That bold move sent shockwaves through Sceponyol's superbeings community, leaving them humiliated and thirsting for revenge. In a show of force, the Five Great Guardians mobilized with one goal—to take down the perpetrator and restore their tarnished reputation on the world stage. After a grueling battle that lasted over an hour, the guardians lay de