Julie clutched her severed arm, screaming in agony. She couldn't have dreamt that the Onyxclaw would suddenly attack."What's going on?" Everyone was stunned by this turn of events. The Onyxclaw had been docile the entire time, showing no signs of aggression even when others had touched it. Why did it suddenly go berserk? Was the woman some heinous criminal?The crowd was still when the Onyxclaw's beastly pupils turned a bloody red. Instead of targeting Julie, it shifted its attention to Dahlia, baring its teeth and displaying a fierce expression.The Onyxclaw let out a piercing roar, and its massive body lunged toward Dahlia."Quick, stop it!" Anders roared. The prepared guards immediately threw out a large steel net, securely trapping the Onyxclaw. Following that, they fired a barrage of potent tranquilizer darts at the creature.However, the Onyxclaw had gone completely crazy and turned exceptionally irritable. Its massive body writhed violently, and its sharp claws tore th
With its head forcefully pressed into the ground, the Onyxclaw's furious roars were deafening. Its body thrashed wildly, and its limbs pounded the ground incessantly, sending gravel flying and leaving claw marks everywhere. However, regardless of how hard it thrashed, it couldn't break free. Dustin stood like an immovable force, completely subduing the beast. The crowd was dumbfounded by what they were seeing. Nobody expected Dustin to be so strong that he could subdue the immensely powerful Onyxclaw on his own. Just moments ago, even a dozen fully armed guards had failed to deal with the ferocious beast, showcasing its formidable nature. After all, to be able to serve the Veros Warrior, one would certainly have to be an exceptional fighter. Despite the creature's overwhelming strength, Dustin, a seemingly unremarkable young man, effortlessly controlled it. The astonishment among the spectators was palpable."Roar!" "Roar!" "Roar!"The Onyxclaw continued roaring and
Everyone now looked at Dahlia differently. Rumors had always been circulating about Seamus' new goddaughter, ranging from being an illegitimate child to a reincarnation of a fox spirit, creating a myriad of speculations. The earlier incident only intensified suspicions about her identity."Thank you for coming to my rescue, Mr. Adams. I am truly grateful." Dahlia approached Dustin and thanked him after regaining her composure. She would currently be inside a beast if it hadn't been for him. "It was nothing," Dustin responded nonchalantly.He never intended to attract attention. But he couldn't help but intervene when he saw Dahlia in danger. "Young man, you are undoubtedly highly skilled and courageous. You single-handedly subdued the Onyxclaw. It's truly remarkable!" Suddenly, Seamus spoke. "You're too kind, Sir Mosey. My skills are nothing worth mentioning," Dustin replied humbly. "You're too modest, young man. I must offer you a toast for your brave act." Seamus smi
"Marriage?" Dahlia frowned immediately upon hearing this. They had just met today, and she barely knew anything about "Rhett". Even if he had saved her life, agreeing to a marital commitment was a big jump. It was evident from Anders' words that he saw her as a tool, a commodity that was up for sale. It made her extremely uncomfortable."Anders, marriage is a serious matter. You shouldn't treat it lightly," Seamus raised an eyebrow."Godfather, Mr. Adams and Dahlia are a match made in heaven. Coupled with his heroic actions, they seemed destined for each other. If they got engaged today, it would undoubtedly be a doubly joyous occasion," Anders advised."Dahlia, what do you think?" Instead of giving a direct answer, Seamus turned to Dahlia for her opinion."Godfather, I'm extremely grateful to Mr. Adams for saving me, but to repay him with marriage is something I just cannot bring myself to do." Dahlia shook her head gently."Dahlia, marriage is often decided by the parents. I
"Alright, since both of them are unwilling, let's drop the matter," Seamus finally spoke. "Young man, you're not only courageous but also possess an outstanding character. Your unwavering commitment to your principles is truly admirable. If you encounter trouble in the future, don't hesitate to reach out to me.""Thank you, Sir Mosey!" Dustin immediately expressed his gratitude with a bow.Dahlia sighed in relief. At the same time, she became curious about the seemingly ordinary man before her. Even though she wasn't one to rely on her appearance, being rejected was an unfamiliar experience. Unknowingly, she felt a twinge of jealousy as she thought about the man's fiancée. It wasn't easy to find such a capable and devoted man. "I hope you won't regret your choice," Anders said in a lowered voice, his gaze growing more hostile. Dustin had inadvertently disrupted two of his plans in a row. What a stroke of misfortune! His hatred for him would not be resolved until he was dealt
"Dustin, since we got what we came for, should we leave now?" Abigail asked."There's no need to rush." Dustin shook his head."If we leave too soon, it might raise suspicion. Let's stay a little while longer. We'll leave when someone leaves.""Alright, there's plenty to eat and drink anyway, and there's performances to watch. And it's all free. I think it's a shame to leave now too." Abigail chuckled.With so many delicacies and fine drinks, they would have to spend tens of thousands of dollars for it themselves. But they could enjoy it all for free here. It was indeed a luxurious experience."Mr. Adams …" Dahlia suddenly approached them with a smile."Thank you for saving my life earlier. If it wasn't for you, I would have been killed by the Onyxclaw. This is a small gift of my appreciation. I hope you'll accept it." As she spoke, she took out an emerald badge and handed it to Dustin with both hands.The back of the emerald badge was exquisitely carved with dragons and phoen
"Your perfume smells strange." Abigail sniffed before she spoke unexpectedly. "Really?" Dahlia sniffed but didn't notice anything unusual."I'm using a regular perfume that many people use too.""It's not the perfume that's the problem. Someone added something to your perfume, probably a hint of blood." Abigail took another sniff and concluded. "You're right." Dustin nodded in agreement. "It would be difficult for an ordinary person to detect the faint scent of blood, but animals have a unique advantage in this regard. The Onyxclaw must have sensed it.""I see." Dahlia nodded in realization.No wonder the Onyxclaw turned aggressive the moment it approached. It turned out that someone had tampered with her perfume."Rhett … I have another question." Abigail tapped her chin thoughtfully and asked, "You mentioned earlier that the Onyxclaw is an intelligent creature. It's also been tamed. It shouldn't have turned so aggressive if it had just been a hint of blood, right?""Th
"Robbed?" The crowd exchanged looks of disbelief upon hearing this. Who could be so bold as to steal something from the Moseys' mansion? Were they not afraid of losing their lives?"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm very sorry for being this rude, but the missing item is important to me. Please forgive me." Anders first apologized to the crowd before continuing, "I will now conduct a search with my hunting dogs. I kindly request that everyone stand where you are to prevent unnecessary misunderstandings."After speaking, he made a gesture, instructing his subordinates to secure all entrances and exits. Then, two well-trained hunting dogs arrived, and the inspection began. Even though his actions had crossed a line, nobody dared speak out due to his identity. They could only cooperate obediently."Conduct a thorough search. Don't miss any corner!" Anders commanded with a stern voice.He had returned to his room to rest, only to find his Emerald Corolla missing. This precious rare treas