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From Humiliation to Godhood 16: Life and death
“How did you get my number?” Leon asked Diane over the phone, amused.“Yesterday,” Diane admitted. “At Grant Pharmacy. You gave it to us, remember?”Leon narrowed his eyes. “I gave it to Edward, not you.”“Well, I overheard it… and took it,” she confessed sheepishly. “So… yeah. That’s how I got your number, Mr. Leon. Please don’t hang up. Can we meet? Just once, please.”“No,” Leon shook his head as he walked out of the house. “I have no reason to meet with you.”“Why are you being like this to me?” Diane asked with a sad tone. “Can’t we at least be friends?”“I want nothing to do with you, Diane, so no. We are nothing. We will be nothing. Goodbye.”He ended the call without hesitation.He sighed, instinctively holding his chest, while amused. ‘That girl. Bold, isn’t she? She just got my number like that. And here I thought I won’t be hearing from her, ever again.’His phone rang again, and his teeth gritted in anger. Snatching up the call, his voice turned sharp. “I thought I made m
From Humiliation to Godhood 17: Is your son stupid?
As they drove, Edward began to brief Leon about the situation. “Mr. Jarvis Grave is the top most prominent man in the country, but his only son and heir was involved in a DUI incident last year. He’s been in a coma ever since. Even doctors like myself have been unable to treat his condition.” Leon remained silent, his gaze fixed out the window. Edward continued, “Mr. Grant, after witnessing the miraculous effects of the restoration pill, requested another from me and presented it as a gift to Mr. Grave. As expected, the wounds from the accident healed completely. However, the boy remains in a coma. That’s why Mr. Grave has personally demanded you to treat his son.” Leon kept quiet, while staring at the window and one would think he wasn't listening. He was watching the world blur past. The car was impressive, smooth, powerful, far superior to the taxi he had taken earlier. Even though he understood how these machines worked, he found himself mildly impressed. Edward, growing
From Humiliation to Godhood 18: Tainted wine
Sebastian’s accusation sent a wave of confusion through the room. “What?” Dean turned his sharp gaze to Edward. “Is that true?” Edward shook his head in disbelief. “He’s wrong, Mr. Grant! Mr. Azrael made those pills right in front of me.” Sebastian scoffed, his finger jabbing in their direction. “You two are in this together, aren’t you? I see it now, Edward, you did this because you’re trying to climb the ranks, aren’t you? You’re not satisfied being third, so you stole my hard work!” His voice trembled with self-righteous fury. Leon tilted his head, eyeing the old man with mild amusement. “Wow. For someone your age, you severely lack wisdom. It’s a wonder you haven’t died from a stroke yet, though I fear you might.” Sebastian’s face flushed red. “Are you cursing me?!” he bellowed. Leon smirked but said nothing. Edward took a step forward, his voice firm. “Mr. Grave, Mr. Coggins is lying to you. Mr. Azrael created those pills with his own hands. I saw it myself. And now,
From Humiliation to Godhood 19: I will serve you
Shocked, Jarvis shot a suspicious glance at Sebastien. Sebastien was the only who had come into contact with his son most of the time since the accident. Therefore, it was easy to see who could be the culprit.Sebastian, sensing the shift in the room, swallowed hard but forced out a laugh. “Azrael… or whatever your name is. A-are you seriously accusing me?” He straightened, feigning confidence. “Where’s your proof? Throwing baseless accusations around won’t make them true! I could sue you for slander! I have done nothing but devote myself to saving young master Grave so how dare you try to frame me?”Ignoring Sebastien, Leon said, “This boy’s problem right now stems from the side effects of manipulating PC6. Irregular heartbeats, drop in blood pressure, even seizures…” then he reached for a sterile needle.He pressed the needle against GV20, the crown of the head, and once he did, the boy’s breathing deepened slightly, the erratic peaks on the monitor smoothing out.Then his fingers
From Humiliation to Godhood 20: Echelon [1]
Leon was satisfied to see Jarvis bow to his will. “This is good,” he mused. “Now that you kneel to me, that means I stand above everyone, doesn’t it?” Jarvis hesitated, brow furrowing. “Not exactly,” he admitted. “This city still has its laws. And there are powerful figures, both in the underground and within the system itself.” Leon bobbed his head, understanding him. “Then they should learn who true power belongs to.” His gaze sharpened. “And that’s where you come in. I have a task for you, and you will do it well.” Jarvis sighed, and replied, “What do you need me to do?” “First,” Leon said, glancing around at the watchful guards, “do you have an office? I’d prefer privacy.” Jarvis led Leon to his huge office, and Edward followed, happy to see that he was included in whatever discussion they were about to have. The door closed shut. Then Jarvis said, “I’m all ears now.” “I’d like to stay anonymous,” he made known, taking off his face cap. “Since you serve me now, it’s only r
From Humiliation to Godhood 21: Echelon [2]
Leon cast an indifferent glance at the towering building before turning his sharp gaze back to Diane. “Are you implying that this place is beyond me?” Diane hesitated, clearly trying to avoid sounding rude. “I mean… I can’t afford to eat here, and, no offense, but you don’t really look like someone who can either.” Leon glanced down at his casual shirt and jeans, then let out a low chuckle. “I see. All the more reason for me to walk through those doors.” According to Jarvis, he owned the building and since Jarvis served him now, then Echelon itself would bow to his presence. Diane, however, grew visibly anxious. “Wait, please, we’re just going to get into trouble. I only need to talk to you. We can find somewhere simple to sit and discuss.” She grabbed his wrist and attempted to pull him away. Before she could take another step, a sleek black Accord pulled up in front of them. Diane stopped in her tracks, her grip on Leon’s wrist loosening as she saw the man stepping out of
From Humiliation to Godhood 22: Echelon [3]
Leon and Diane settled into their private booth, and the moment they did, a holographic menu projected upward from the table, displaying an extravagant selection of high-end cuisine.Diane’s eyes widened in disbelief. She blinked, then blinked again, as if her vision was playing tricks on her. Every dish started at thirty thousand dollars and only climbed higher from there.“This… this is robbery,” she whispered under her breath, barely able to process it. Her hands clenched into fists in her lap as she tried to suppress her reaction, but her stiff posture betrayed her discomfort.Her gaze darted toward Julian and Brianna, silently questioning whether they were actually prepared to cover such a ridiculous bill.Meanwhile, Leon? He was unfazed. No, more than that—he was amused. A slow smirk curved his lips as he leaned back, his fingers tapping lazily through the menu as if he were picking from street food vendors rather than dishes worth more than most people’s yearly salary.Diane sw
From Humiliation to Godhood 23: Echelon [4]
“Aren’t you being a little too rude?” Leon asked Brianna. Julian scoffed, his smirk widening. “Rude? What’s so rude about what Brianna said? She only spoke the truth.” He turned to the onlookers, eager to humiliate Leon further. “Everyone, allow me to introduce this man… Leon Ashford. A professional freeloader with an unmatched talent for being a burden to those around him. The audacity of him walking in here, knowing he can’t afford a single thing. Truly remarkable.” The waiter sighed, clearly frustrated as he glanced between them. The commotion was drawing attention, the murmur of the patrons growing louder. Julian smirked, wanting to stir things further. “Tell me, Diane, how did you even meet this guy? What could have possibly led you to associate with someone like him? Look at where it’s gotten you, embarrassed in public, stuck with a man who can’t even pay for his own meal.” He shook his head dramatically. “Even his wife finally came to her senses and dumped him. But he?
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56: Grave Headquarters 2
Ethan froze as Jarvis made his way toward them. “He’s really down here?” he muttered under his breath. His gaze flicked to Leon with irritation before settling on the powerful man drawing near.For a moment, Ethan could only stare, his eyes wide, his breath caught in his throat. Jarvis Grave, in the flesh. The man his father had spent years trying to get close to… and now he was standing just a few feet away. Ethan had done what his father couldn’t.Even Chloe too was mesmerised.All around them, the elite of Cedar Creek tried to get Jarvis’ attention, but his security team formed a tight wall, keeping them at bay.Ethan straightened, puffing out his chest as he cleared his throat. “Mr. Grave,” he said proudly, “it’s an honor to meet you. I’m Ethan Lancaster. We were scheduled for the 10:00 meeting.”Jarvis glanced at his watch, brows knitting. “Ten o’clock? It’s already ten past.”Ethan blinked, tension slipping into his voice as he rushed to explain. “I’m terribly sorry for the dela
55: Grave’s Headquarters 1
Leon had come to Grave Headquarters at Jarvis’s request about something important as he was told, but he stayed and waited in the lobby waiting when he realized that Jarvis was busy speaking with a group of older men, likely discussing matters related to Azrael.He recalled that today was also the day Diane was supposed to meet with Jarvis… so seeing Ethan show up caught him off guard.Ethan stood before him with arms crossed, towering over him with a glare full of resentment. “What’s your deal with Jarvis Grave, huh? Tell me, what kind of stunt did you pull that day at my father’s birthday? You humiliated my family. You cost my grandfather a huge opportunity. Diane and her family did not deserve to dine on the tenth floor, but you… because of you… how?”Leon looked up at him, expression calm. “I don’t owe you an explanation.”“Yes, you do!” Ethan snapped. “You owe my family! You’re not just poor, you were even dumped in an orphanage by your own family. There’s nothing special about y
54: Leon’s new home
Leon was given a full tour of his new residence, each room introduced with its specific function. He was even assigned a few maids to handle all cleaning duties and a private estate chef to prepare his meals.Maple Grove stood as one of the most prestigious residential areas in all of Brookdale, spanning over 5,000 acres and housing 166 grand estates, each designed with expansive country living in mind. Despite its size, 50 of the units remained unsold, not due to a lack of wealthy buyers, but because few met the strict requirements for ownership.Developed by Christopher Vale himself, Maple Grove was more than just a place to live, it was a statement of status. Ownership wasn’t a matter of money alone; it required qualification. No matter how wealthy or eager a buyer might be, even offering ten times the original price, if they didn’t meet the criteria, they wouldn’t be allowed to own property there.Each estate had a starting value of forty million, but the one granted to Leon was w
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Leon came out from the lake, dragging his soaked body onto the shore. His clothes clung to him, drenched and heavy, as he collapsed onto the ground, water dripping from every inch of him. “They really do have a habit of tossing people into lakes around here,” he muttered, shaking his head in mild irritation. His gaze dropped to his waterlogged clothes with a frown, then shifted back to the lake’s surface which was tainted with the blood of a lot of people. “With all this modern progress, humans still haven’t outgrown the need to kill each other,” he said under his breath. As he scanned the shadows surrounding him, his eyes locked onto a figure, Jarvis, standing just behind him. Furrowing his brows, he stood up to his feet, turning to him. “You followed me again, didn't you?” Jarvis quickly shook his head. “No. I was… trying to protect you, but my guards were useless, and too late. I was told you were killed and thrown into the lake by Victor Marston.” Leon’s lips curved
53: Shot in the head and tossed like a corpse
Leon came out from the lake, dragging his soaked body onto the shore. His clothes clung to him, drenched and heavy, as he collapsed onto the ground, water dripping from every inch of him.“They really do have a habit of tossing people into lakes around here,” he muttered, shaking his head in mild irritation.His gaze dropped to his waterlogged clothes with a frown, then shifted back to the lake’s surface which was tainted with the blood of a lot of people.“With all this modern progress, humans still haven’t outgrown the need to kill each other,” he said under his breath. As he scanned the shadows surrounding him, his eyes locked onto a figure, Jarvis, standing just behind him.Furrowing his brows, he stood up to his feet, turning to him. “You followed me again, didn't you?”Jarvis quickly shook his head. “No. I was… trying to protect you, but my guards were useless, and too late. I was told you were killed and thrown into the lake by Victor Marston.”Leon’s lips curved into a dry, m
52: Visit from a goddess
Isabella stormed into the house, slamming her handbag onto the couch and letting out a furious scream. It was already late, but Gerald, still awake, descended the stairs when he heard the commotion.“Isabella, are you alright?” he asked, concern in his voice.She turned to look at her father. Then she shook her head with a crying face. “No, Daddy, I’m not okay! Not even close!”“What happened?” Gerald asked, then added, “And I heard about the celebration at Reign Hotel on the tenth floor. You must have seen it yourself... it’s all over the news.”Isabella let out a bitter laugh and nodded. “Yes. I don't know how Leon did it, but it was him. He threw a birthday celebration for his new girlfriend, Diane Lancaster.”Gerald was taken aback by it. “Isabella, what are you trying to say? That worthless boy? The one I used to chew out like nothing? He was nothing more than my punching bag! Hosting an event on the tenth floor? You must be joking.”“I wish I was,” Isabella muttered. “And everyo
51: The true subject [2]
Leon had woken up just as the car pulled up in front of a warehouse. Two men roughly shoved him out of the vehicle, but he played along, looking around and wondering what was going on. Then his gaze tilted at the entrance. There stood Victor with a smirk on his face, but there was something about him now. Something darker.Victor chuckled and walked over to him. “Well, well, Leon. I heard you had a… big day today. Pretty surprising to say the least.”“You reek of death, Victor,” Leon said, his eyes narrowing. “What the hell have you been up to?”A slow, satisfied grin spread across Victor’s face. “You wouldn’t believe me if I told you. You see… I’ve been experimenting on ways to kill you, and I finally had a breakthrough. And now, I got my hands on the true subject.” He looked Leon in the eyes “You.”Leon raised an eyebrow. “You killed people just to kill me?”Victor nodded with enthusiasm. “Yes! You know what? Come on, let me show you. You’ll know them.”Leon followed him into the
50: The true subject
“Leon, thank you for everything today. But if you don’t mind me asking… how did you pull all this off?” Donald couldn't wait to ask as soon as the birthday celebration came to an end.Diane and Abigail turned to Leon, their expressions filled with awe because everything that had happened still felt too surreal.Leon simply replied, “Does it really matter? I did it for your daughter. Just enjoy the moment and stop asking questions.”Donald blinked, a little taken aback, then exchanged a quick glance with Abigail before nodding. “Right… of course.”Diane lit up with a bright smile and suddenly wrapped her arms around Leon, resting her face against his chest. The unexpected gesture caught him off guard, and he stood there, frozen, not returning the hug.“Thank you, Leon. I don’t know why you’d go this far for me, but…” she pulled back a little, then rose on her toes to place a soft kiss on his cheek. “It means the world to me.”Leon‘s gaze flickered around her, finding himself in an awkw
49: Diane’s birthday [11]
Leon’s calm voice cut through the confusion. “Are you trying to kill him?”Dean paused, eyes widening. “I… can skip the lake part, if you’d prefer. Or whatever you say, Mr. Ashford.”Larry immediately dropped to his knees before Leon. “Please! Please, brother! Don’t let them kill me, I’m begging you!”Leon looked down at him coolly. “No, I won’t let them kill you…”Larry let out a breath of relief.Then Leon added with a faint smirk, “Death’s far too merciful. Break his arms. Break his legs. And make him unable to procreate!”Larry’s face twisted in horror. His eyes bulged like they might burst from his skull.Everyone in the ballroom swallowed hard. Even the men instinctively shielded their groins.Leon turned to Diane with a slight smirk. “Or do you think that’s too harsh? The choice is yours.”Diane blinked, startled by how close his face suddenly was. Her heart pounded in her chest, and for a moment, she found herself wondering who exactly was he.“I’m fine with it,” Donald answer
