Upon saying that, Caden firmly gripped Sheila's wrist and pulled her away."No! I won't leave! Let go of me!" Sheila began to struggle frantically.She already owed Dustin once and wasn't going to owe him a second time. If she did that, she wouldn’t forgive herself for the rest of her life."Sheila! Your dad is right. Time is running out. Let's go!""That's right, Sheila! This is a matter of life and death; don't be stubborn!""So what if Dustin dies? As long as we survive, his sacrifice for the Murrays will be the greatest honor of his life!"At that moment, Evan, Vivian, and the rest of the group also persuaded Sheila. It would be the greatest advantage to have Dustin's life exchanged for their safety. "Go ahead and leave if you want. I'm staying!" Sheila refused to listen to their advice."You foolish girl!" Caden was furious and slapped her.He scolded, "You can't afford to be stubborn right now! You will follow my orders!"Take her away!" Sheila was stunned by the sla
The Celestial Blade turned into a bolt of dark lighting. After piercing through Antonio's chest, it returned to Dustin's hand.Blood flowed down slowly from the blade, gathering at the tip before dripping onto the ground. It created a blossom of bloodstains.Meanwhile, Antonio's body trembled and plummeted from midair, crashing heavily onto the ground. He landed on his knees, freezing in a motionless kneeling position. Silence engulfed the entire place. It was so intense that one could hear the faintest sound of a pin dropping. A collective shock seized them all. Their faces were etched with sheer astonishment.They never could have imagined that Kimboku's mighty Sword Sage, the highly skilled Antonio, would be pierced through the chest by Dustin's sword. The entire situation happened so suddenly and without any warning that no one had time to react. All they witnessed was a bolt of dark lightning, and the next thing they knew, Antonio was already seen on his knees. "Ugh …
Even the major official institutions would have to treat Dustin with utmost respect. Dustin was young, and he displayed formidable strength. It wasn't an exaggeration to say he could easily stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Christopher in the future. A young prodigy like him was someone to be admired and looked up to for a lifetime. The biggest issue was that Evan, Vivian, and their group had treated Dustin with disdain and contempt. They had even resorted to offensive language. If Dustin ever chose to retaliate, the consequences would be unimaginable.The thought sent shivers down their spines. They regretted having offended Dustin and how foolish they acted. They had underestimated him, causing them to miss out on a valuable talent. If they had established a good relationship with Dustin, they could have effortlessly risen to greater heights."Impressive, kid. You hid your true abilities so well that even I didn't notice," Christopher remarked. He exhaled a long sigh of r
Christopher had chosen his words intentionally. On one hand, he genuinely admired Dustin. He saw him as a young talent who excelled in both the martial and literary arts and had a promising future. Not only that, he also had an impeccable character and a pleasant personality. A young prodigy like him was a rare find in the whole of Dragonmarsh. If only Dustin could become his grandson-in-law, the Murray family would be in good hands. On the other hand, he had Sheila's well-being in mind. She was a kind-hearted and rather innocent girl who easily fell for deceit. She needed a strong protector by her side, and Dustin was the best choice. They were the perfect match. Sheila stood quietly behind the both of them. Her face was tinged with a blush, reflecting both shyness and anticipation. She waited for Dustin's response, hoping to hear the answer she desired."Thank you for thinking highly of me, General Murray. But an ordinary citizen like me is not worthy of Ms. Murray."
Christopher let out a soft sigh. "The more talented one is, the more prideful they become. "Going back to how things used to be won't be easy. You've made your decision. While he may not blame you, things will never be the same.""What should I do?" Sheila was visibly anxious."Just go with the flow, Sheila. Only time will tell. Perhaps you can meet again someday." Christopher shook his head.Although that was the advice he offered, he knew it was too late. Once a rift had formed, no matter how hard one tried to mend it, the scar would remain. …After leaving the Murray residence, Dustin drove back to Zephyr Lodge.As soon as he walked through the doors, an anxious Cornelius rushed out to meet him.yelleding as he ran, "Sir Rhys, we have a problem! We have a big problem!""Huh?" Dustin frowned instantly."What happened? Why are you so anxious? Calm down and tell me.""I-It's the Scarlet Warrior. She's here!" Cornelius was breaking out in sweat."What about it? It's not li
"Say that again?" Scarlet's expression was frosty. She pointed the tip of her sword against Natasha's throat. If she just pushed forward an inch more, Natasha would easily end up dead. "Hmm?" Natasha frowned at the sight of the blade against her throat. She hadn't expected Scarlet to have such a bad temper and draw her sword without a word. She was also certain that Scarlet was serious. If she provoked her further, she would be as good as dead. It seemed like she had met her match. This woman before her was harder to deal with than Dahlia. "Stop it!" Amid their deadlock, Dustin suddenly rushed in. "Dustin, you're here!" Scarlet immediately sheathed her sword. Her previous cold demeanor was replaced by a smile."Scarlet, what were you doing earlier?" Dustin frowned, evidently displeased. "Nothing, I was just joking around with Ms. Harmon," Scarlet said with a smile. "Joking around?" Dustin turned to Natasha and asked softly, "Are you hurt?""I'm fine. I was bored e
Half an hour later, two luxury cars slowly pulled up in front of A'roma. The doors opened, and Dustin and his group got off one after the other. A'roma was a newly opened restaurant. It was known for its excellent ambiance, service, and food. The restaurant had garnered favorable reviews. There were many high-ranking officials and prominent figures who frequented the place. They had made a prior reservation. Thus, a few senior waitresses promptly led Dustin and his group to the second floor. On the second floor was the VIP area. Regular VIP patrons sat in the main hall, with decorative screens placed between tables.Meanwhile, higher-tiered VIPs had private rooms. They enjoyed a better experience in terms of environment and services. "Ms. Harmon, this way, please." A senior waitress dressed in a white shirt smiled as she led the group. She brought them to the entrance of a private room named Celestial Room 3.She opened the door and was about to walk in when a woman dress
Dustin found it amusing. "Is this the kind of service A'roma provides? Requesting us to switch rooms for no apparent reason and not even being polite about it? "Are you trying to take advantage of your customers?"How were they supposed to enjoy their meal when they were being forced to switch rooms for a few people?"What exactly do you want, sir?" Sue was unhappy. "Are you saying you should be compensated? Fine, as long as you agree to switch rooms, I'll cover the cost of a complimentary fruit platter. That should do it, right?" She looked at him in disdain. "Firstly, I don't need compensation. Secondly, offering us a mere fruit platter as compensation? What do you take us for? Beggars?"In a restaurant, the customer usually came first. Yet, the woman before him seemed to ignore that completely. "You better not be difficult, sir. We have rules in this restaurant. If you're unhappy, you're always welcome to leave!" Sue was annoyed. Their restaurant was booming. Losing a f