But soon enough, Griselda, unable to suppress her laughter, chuckled heartily: "Ah, how could I forget? Such a disgraceful defeat and you expect people to never speak of it?”The moment these words left Griselda’s lips, the fury festering within Patrick Jones could no longer be contained. His roar resonated throughout: "You dare?”In a heartbeat, like a tempestuous whirlwind, he lunged at Griselda, hand outstretched, transforming into a tiger's claw, swiping fiercely at Griselda's delicate face. This attack, though not lethal, could scar Griselda’s visage beyond repair. A fate, for a young maiden like her, possibly worse than death.Witnessing this terrifying scene, the color drained from Griselda's face, her eyes widened in sheer terror. Unsure if it was his speed or the menacing threat of Patrick Jones, Griselda was paralyzed, only able to stare as the impending doom closed in.“Hmph!”But by Griselda's side stood Benjamin, unwavering. How could he stand by and watch the grandchild
At that moment, it was as if Keelin had peered into the very souls of those present.With a chilling look, she surveyed each person.Then, her voice dripped with a threatening undertone."I know, gentlemen, the thoughts that dwell in your minds.Yet, as long as life courses through Keelin's veins, should I ascend to the helm of the Jones dynasty, I shall never forget the debts I owe you all.However, any soul bold enough to depart at this very moment, be warned: every captured frame and clip bearing evidence of our shared past will find its way onto the web.By that time, the James lineage need not act.I fear that Big Brother Patrick and the entirety of the Jones clan will not let such transgressions slide.So, gentlemen, I beseech you to ponder deeply - do you wish to meet your end alongside me?"The moment Keelin's words escaped her lips, a palpable dread gripped every soul present, including Dempsey."Keelin, you've surely lost your mind!Your actions doom not only us but our very
Suddenly, an icy gaze from the cab driver permeated the air. From an external perspective, Benjamin might seem like a sly trickster trying to deceive Laelia with empty promises. A thought which made the driver smirk malevolently. Meanwhile, Benjamin felt an unsettling aura momentarily but dismissed it. At that very moment, Laelia exclaimed: "Are you sure this is the right way? This doesn’t lead to the 14th district but the main east-west artery, towards the city outskirts!" At the distant call of Laelia, the eyes of the taxi driver narrowed sharply. Moments later, his face betrayed a hint of awkwardness as he turned to address both Laelia and Benjamin. "My sincerest apologies. I seem to have taken the wrong turn. Also, to reach district fourteen, there's a section under construction. We need to divert through the East-West boulevard to get there." Laelia's brows furrowed slightly as she listened to the driver's explanation. However, she didn't dwell much on it, simply assuming tha
At this point, Benjamin had completely subdued his adversary.Subsequently, he casually threw the cab driver back into the car.Simultaneously, with one hand gripping the man's jaw and the other tapping his face gently, he taunted: "Feeling humiliated yet?”Overpowered and belittled by Benjamin, the cab driver’s inner rage was palpable.Yet before he could react, Benjamin, seemingly recalling something, turned with a smile that was both mischievous and cunning."Oh, I forgot to mention.I was once a member of the Dragon Guardians. I'm well-versed in certain... covert techniques.If you refuse to spill, I can hand you over to Caroline. You do know who Caroline is, right?"Upon hearing the words “Dragon Guardians." the cab driver’s face distorted in alarm.Furthermore, the mere mention of the name Caroline cast an even deeper shadow of dread in his eyes.“You… you’re the War God?!”It was as if he had beheld a terrifying apparition, the cab driver's eyes widened in pure shock, fixated o
"Where are they?" The chill in Benjamin's voice was bone-piercing.The taxi driver trembled ever so slightly but remained resolute. He pointed weakly towards a section within the store, murmuring: "They hide within."Listening to the words, Benjamin's eyebrows involuntarily furrowed, casting a shadow over his sharp features.However, he continued in the direction indicated by the outstretched arm of the taxi driver.His steps, meticulously careful, neared the conspicuously empty shelving barricading the pathway ahead."There it is!"The taxi driver's voice rose timely, echoing through the dimly lit surroundings.Contemplating this revelation, Benjamin hesitated momentarily before placing his hand on the shelf and, with a surge of strength, pushing it aside.A cacophony of grinding noises ensued, causing Benjamin's eyes to momentarily ignite with a curious spark."Could there possibly be a mechanism hidden here?"For a fleeting moment, excitement coursed through him, prompting him to h
"Father-in-law? What is he doing here?"Indeed, one of the masked figures standing behind the fiery giant was none other than Isabella's father and Benjamin's father-in-law, Bahjat."It's been a while, son-in-law."Seeing Benjamin's shock, Bahjat not only remained composed but also cheerfully removed his mask, greeting Benjamin with a nonchalant wave and a smile.The unfolding scene left Benjamin dumbfounded. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine encountering Bahjat under such circumstances, especially here and now."Enough of this prattle." said the man with fervor."Order him to hand over both pieces of the jade pendant. If he agrees to join our order, we might just spare him this once."There was a hint of impatience in the voice of the second masked figure, prodding Bahjat for a decision. But hearing the opponent's demand, Bahjat simply shook his head, not uttering a word in response. Instead, his gaze fixated intently on Benjamin. After a thoughtful pause, Bahjat finally bro
Witnessing Bahjat's audacity in blocking the creature to pave a way for Benjamin's escape, the masked man couldn't help but snort in disdain.He then gestured to his followers: "Go! Seize that whelp for me. I care not if he lives, just secure his vital essence. The Grandmaster shall reward us generously."Hearing this chilling directive, Bahjat's face momentarily betrayed his shock.Standing alone against this humanoid monstrosity, even Bahjat felt the immense pressure.Nevertheless, his hope rested on Benjamin finding his own path.Upon hearing their superior's order, the church's operatives, as if possessed, lunged aggressively towards Benjamin.Yet, a subtle narrowing of Benjamin's eyes was observed.Drawing upon the full extent of his strength, he unleashed all the mystic energy absorbed by the two amulets within him.BOOM!A violent sonic blast emanated, the force radiating from Benjamin, accompanied by a fearsome aura.Those who had just approached were instantly repelled, as if
Relying on Benjamin's agility, he managed only to sidestep its full force, but not without consequence. A deep gash now marred his left shoulder.A sharp pain shot through him, compelling Benjamin to draw a deep breath involuntarily.Twisting around to gauge the threat, he was met with a horrifying sight. Behind him stood a humanoid monster. Its left hand raised, dripping with fresh blood.Clearly, this very creature had just launched that covert strike.But wait, wasn't this monster supposedly detained by his father-in-law?This thought barely settled when Benjamin's eyes darted around frantically.Yet, upon taking in the scene, his face turned deathly pale.Because now, his father-in-law was nowhere to be seen, and the mysterious masked elder of the church had vanished too.There could only be one chilling conclusion.His father-in-law had been defeated and was now being pursued relentlessly.But why hadn’t this humanoid monster followed suit, choosing instead to ambush him?As this
Benjamin, unbeknownst to him, was oblivious to the demonic prince's frenzy over the armor. He held in his hand a command token, under which lay a somewhat tragic corpse. However, a familiar energy emanated from the token, causing his brows to furrow deeply, for a voice resounded urgently within his mind."Chirp chirp!"Deep in thought, Benjamin was roused by Alan's voice. The creature, now the size of a sparrow, perched gracefully upon his shoulder.Recognizing the intention behind the creature's head rubbing against him, a tender smile graced Benjamin's lips: "You did wonderfully." he praised."Chirp chirp!"In response, Alan regurgitated an ancient ring which landed deftly in Benjamin's palm. As it touched his skin, the ring transformed into a golden glow, wrapping around his finger. It was the space ring Benjamin had discovered in the Dragon Palace. Although the spirit inside was dormant, its basic functions remained accessible.Earlier, Benjamin had entrusted this ring to Alan to
Instantly, his face became grave. Only now did he discern the fading form of Alan, with even the flames upon it having waned by more than half. Yet, what was most alarming was the emanating ominous aura from the Demon God's heart, causing Benjamin to jolt and hurriedly shout,"Elder!""Hm?!"Hearing Benjamin's call, an ethereal figure suddenly appeared outside the central region of the altar. Its gaze locked onto the sealed space above the altar."Ha ha ha, foolish humans, my true form is almost here. Once it arrives, I'll reduce the both of you to mere ashes!"Sensing the familiar aura steadily nearing the altar, the Demon God's heart laughed triumphantly.However, a languid voice suddenly intervened,"Quiet!"Following which, an overpowering force, emanating from Benjamin, suddenly descended, shattering the very core of the heart."AHH!"A scream echoed from within. Simultaneously, an ethereal figure, eyes filled with disbelief, turned towards the altar."What is this force?!"Feeli
Boom!Boom!Several blows in succession, and Benjamin had lost track of time. But at this moment, cracks began to appear on the wall before him. They spread and widened until finally, with a full-force punch, the wall collapsed. A vast space revealed itself, stretching out before his eyes.Here, Benjamin beheld a huge sacrificial altar, filling almost the entire space. Above the altar hung a heart. Though he could not ascertain from what creature it was taken, its appearance allowed him to sense an incredibly evil energy, pervading the entire space.Moreover, this evil energy made his mind reel slightly. Were it not for his strong will, Benjamin feared he would have been bewitched by the heart.Instantly, his face marked with caution, he retreated a few steps."This is truly bizarre? How could such an altar appear here?"But just then, stepping back some twenty meters, a sound of great astonishment suddenly came from behind him.Startled, Benjamin quickly turned to see the people who
A few minutes later, a middle-aged man with blonde hair and glasses, holding a laptop, arrived looking somewhat harried and sleep-deprived. He looked toward Red, placed his hand over his chest, and rapidly spoke.“Prince Red, why have you summoned me here? My research is on the brink of completion, needing only one final step. If there's nothing urgent, I would like to return and continue with my work.”After speaking, the middle-aged man seemed incredibly impatient, ready to turn and leave.Seeing this, Red felt slightly annoyed but did not show anger. Instead, his face bore a placating expression, and he hastily replied.“Mr. Steven, I genuinely have a very important matter that requires your assistance. Agat and Orange are in trouble in New Braum, and I want you to go there and bring them back. What do you think?”Red's attitude was extremely humble, a stark contrast to his earlier arrogance and pride.However, Steven seemed not to care, his eyes sweeping the control room in a glan
However, Steven seemed uninterested, his eyes sweeping the control room before he spoke, a little annoyed.“Your Highness Red, such a trivial matter, and you call me here? If you feel overly bored, I can help you with some training time. Within the next twenty-four hours, I assure you that the time spent will not be wasted at all!”Hearing this, Red's eyes showed a hint of fear.Although the man was just a human, his strength was not particularly great. However, Steven's status in the kingdom was very special. He was a scholar, and his creativity was terrifying.Hundreds of years ago, when the kingdom of Autuman was just a small tribe on the planet Namec, their king, then a young man, luckily rescued a human, and this human was the middle-aged man before him, Steven.Harnessing the terrifying breadth of Steven's intellect, in less than a decade, Autuman evolved from a minor tribe, nestled in the wilderness of planet Namec, into a mighty empire. They conquered the entirety of Namec, an
Boom!Boom!Boom!Blood painted the sky, and countless pieces of metal debris littered the ground.A smirk formed on Benjamin's lips. He hadn't expected that after such a long slumber, its power had grown so immense.However, the sight of the scattered armor shards pained him.Such high-quality armor pieces, capable of enhancing a warrior's strength and providing incredible defense, were now in ruins. For someone of Benjamin's caliber, these armors might not pose much challenge, but if equipped by his soldiers, they would have been invaluable assets, exponentially amplifying their combat prowess.Although he felt a twinge of regret, Benjamin didn't blame Alan. Instead, he commended him."Alan, you did splendidly!""Chirp, chirp!"As Benjamin's praise graced his ears, a rush of exhilaration surged through Alan. In mere moments, his form swiftly contracted, taking on the delicate guise of a sparrow, which alighted on Benjamin's shoulder, its chirps melodious and relentless.Witnessing s
"Ha ha ha, I was merely jesting with you." he laughed with ease, his eyes dancing mischievously: "No need to take it so seriously. Anyway, feel free to examine it. It's now mine, and even if you wish, you cannot claim it."With a boisterous laugh, Benjamin, brimming with amusement, effortlessly tossed a ring towards her.Catching a glimpse of his action, a pang of surprise coursed through Fidelma. Still, she reached out, catching the item.Holding the ornate ring in her hand, she felt a strange force emanating from within. The intricate designs adorning it suggested an ancient aura. Fidelma could confidently deduce that this was a space treasure. Its grade was undoubtedly high, surpassing any artifact she had previously encountered in the annals or in the treasury of the Moonlight Religious Sect."Done examining?" His voice hinted at impatience: "If so, kindly return it."Watching Fidelma cradle the ring, almost reluctant to release it, a twitch of amusement played on Benjamin's lips.
Now, even though its headpiece had been severed, it was still far more complete than the other armors.Without hesitation, he approached, with a mere thought, his storage ring's light flared. The entire armor, along with the leader's corpse, was drawn into it.He then surveyed the surroundings once more, detecting no anomalies. Benjamin then proceeded towards Dermot's wooden house atop the hill."Boss, you're not hurt, are you?" asked Azaria, eyeing Benjamin's bloodstained appearance with a hint of concern.Benjamin glanced at him and shook his head."I'm fine; go rest. Tonight, there may be more to do. I'll handle it myself." he said, continuing straight to Dermot's bedroom.Upon seeing Benjamin's bloodied state, Irina suddenly rushed over, her face filled with alarm. She hastily grabbed his hand, her expression fraught with concern."You...you're alright?" she stammered.Seeing her worry, Benjamin merely shook his head without verbally responding. Meanwhile, Dermot emerged from the
Although puzzled, Benjamin refrained from questioning her outright. Instead, his gaze swept the room. Aside from scattered clothing and discarded food on the floor, nothing seemed amiss. It was logical. After all, someone fleeing in a hurry wouldn't leave traces behind."Where did the woman who was in your room go?" he inquired, his sudden question startling Irina, making her let out a soft gasp.At her reaction, Benjamin's eyebrows furrowed, his gaze growing wary: "What did you ask?" she stammered, fear evident in her voice.Reiterating his query but with more firmness, he watched as Irina visibly shrank back, finally murmuring: "She...she said she had something to do and left. Can...can you not look at me like that? I'm truly scared."Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke, every word dripping with fear. Benjamin felt a pang of confusion but, before he could react, she threw herself at him, gripping him tightly: "Please don't go. I'm truly terrified. This place... I can't bear to