Richard had always wondered about the mystery behind the origin of the black phone.It had magically entered his life and made him the powerhouse he is today, yet it never once explained where it came from or why it chose him to gift the Trillion Dollar System.He'd always thought to get to solving the mysteries at some point but due to one reason or the other, he'd always ended up pushing it aside for some reason.It got to a point where he began to wonder if all the distractions were intentionally done so he wouldn't investigate the black phone's origin.However, now, an opponent was letting him know he was familiar with it and Richard could hardly contain his curiosity to learn more about it.Rufus smirked as he replied. “You don't expect me to just tell you, right?”Richard's expression turned cold as he remarked. “It would be best to tell me now. I'd like to avoid utilizing other means to get the answer from you.”“Heh and here you were saying that you had nothing planned. You spe

Rudiger stood at the manor entrance, grinning wickedly as he stared at Richard.He didn't even consider Richard a man, instead seeing him as a prize to be had.The Hero of Intercity was right there and it was his destiny to bring him down!Just imagining how he would be rewarded left him trembling with excitement.Seeing him react so strangely, Richard addressed Andre. “Check and see if there are any other stragglers. I'll deal with this one.”“Understood.” Though skeptical, Andre turned and left with the guardsmen while Richard remained.“Smart move, wouldn't want mundanes getting in the way of our glorious battle,” Rudiger muttered as he approached with eagerness.Then without warning, he charged forward like a raging bull, intent on bringing down Richard with one move.Unfortunately for him, Richard had dealt with someone even stronger than him rather easily.Richard calmly redirected the blow and made it slam into Rudiger instead, knocking him out instantly.Shaking his head, he

“You have become quite bold since I last saw you, tell me, what gives you the audacity to stand before me so casually?” Luther inquired as he stood beside the groom with Melinda on his right.Richard remained calm despite the invisible pressure being sent his way as he replied. “Is there a reason to be scared of you?... You not only unfairly captured and tortured my friend, but you tried to marry another friend and even confiscated my property. I didn't know this was how things are done in the Empire now.”“The law of the Empire is simple, Mr. Smith, it is he who has the biggest fists that gets to make the rules. It doesn't matter how much money you have, without the power to ensure it, you are nothing but a fancy glass cannon. No amount of money can save you when a powerhouse comes knocking.”“So that's why you did this?... To teach me a lesson?... Well then, lesson learned, let them go and we can start over on a clean slate.”Luther scoffed as he remarked. “You are aware of the trut

Luther stared at Richard realizing once again why he had considered him a real threat to his rule.Very few people had caused Luther to feel fear of any sort, one of them being the Emperor on the only occasion Luther was privileged to be in his presence.The same feeling he felt back then, the feeling of no matter what I do, I won't be able to reach that level, rushed through him as he stared at Richard solidifying his belief that Richard had a connection to the Imperial Legacy.Richard remained calm as he remarked. “Before you head over to jail where you'll be spending a long time behind bars, I have a few questions, one of which involves the specifics of the dealings you had with the Imperial family.”Luther froze as he realized what Richard was talking about.Then a sick smile adorned his lips. “So that's how it, I'm such a fool, why didn't I see it back then?... Haha, this is so hilarious.”“What are you talking about?” Richard inquired.Ignoring him, Luther calmly intoned. “You c

By the time, they were done sharing their stories, it was already late into the night so Richard opted to leave while Maria pleaded with him to stay.Ultimately, the lady won out with Richard spending the night while she busied herself unpacking.The next day, Richard drove over to meet with Commissioner Watson after the old general had bombarded his phone multiple times, asking him to come over.Once there, he was met with a tense atmosphere causing Richard to frown. “Did something happen?” “There's good news and bad news, which would you like to hear first?” Watson began.“Good.” “The good news is that the city is recovering well from the tyranny of Luther's rule.”“And the bad?”“The Golden Circle is moving against trying to reinstate your friend as Minister and is even calling for you to be cast out as you pose a threat to the city with your army running things alongside the city security.”“Why didn't they do anything when Luther was around?”“Naturally, he promised them benefi