The Celo family of Easton had arranged for Marcus to sit in a secluded corner. It was a spot where people would not usually notice. In fact, Marcus was not particularly interested in the Celo Annual Meeting. Although it was a grand event for the entire Celo family, it was not worth mentioning in his eyes. So, Marcus had no objections regarding the Celo family of Easton's arrangements. He sat there and observed the situation in the venue.He had to admit that the Celo family of Easton had put great effort into decorating the venue. They had spent a lot to adorn the place with exquisite decor. The venue exuded a majestic vibe. It was on par with Easton City's Tenth Anniversary celebration back then. Nevertheless, not everyone with the last name Celo could attend the Celo Annual Meeting. Only the country's top ten branches of the Celo family could participate. These included the Celo family of Easton, the Celo family of Newcove, and the Celo family of Lommore.The family lea
Roman looked proud when he mentioned Zeno. However, the others appeared confused. Even Titus was curious and asked, "Your seventh grandson, Zeno?" Titus thought about it momentarily before exclaiming, "I remember him! I remember that since he was young, he did not like studying, lacked skills, and had a bad character."He's also a troublemaker! Ultimately, he violated the Celo family's rules, and you locked him up in seclusion."I was present at that time, too. I even spoke up for him and spared him from death!"As Zeno had a bad reputation within the whole Celo family, Titus remembered the incident well.Back then, Roman was about to execute Zeno. Nevertheless, Titus considered the long-term strategy and rushed to the Celo residence in Easton to persuade Roman to spare Zeno's life. That was because Titus knew Zeno would be like a ticking time bomb for the Celo family of Easton. The latter would cause trouble for them at any moment. And that was something Titus was willing
At that very moment, Roman and the others were frightened to the core. They could not believe Marcus had the guts to ignore Titus' command. After all, with his authority, the latter held absolute power in the entire Celo family.No one in the Celo family dared to defy his orders. However, Roman did not know that Marcus never saw himself as part of the Celo family. Hence, he treated both Roman and Titus the same. So, although the whole Celo family held Titus in high regard, he was still just an outsider to Marcus. Since he was merely an outsider, why should Marcus heed his orders?At that point, Titus wore a grim expression. "Hey, rascal, I'm talking to you. Can't you hear me?"Roman's heart thumped violently, fearing Titus would explode in fury. If that were to happen, then it was over for the Celo family of Easton. Even if they managed to invite the commander-in-chief, they still could not wipe away the disgrace Marcus brought about.Titus sensed a dent in his pride as M
Zeno's return was timely! Roman embraced Zeno tightly. It was as if he refused to let the latter go."Mr. Celo Senior, you're hurting me!" Zeno complained helplessly. Only then did Roman realize he had lost his composure. "Okay, I'll let go of you."In the next instant, he remembered that Zeno was a member of the Great Mountain Brigade and the commander-in-chief's right-hand man. Thus, the radiant look on Roman's face returned. He finally let go of Zeno. Then, he sized up Zeno, his seventh grandson whom he had not seen in years. Suddenly, Roman realized something. "Huh? Zeno, are you wearing your military uniform? Why are there no shoulder badges or a unit number?" he asked. In Roman's eyes, Zeno should have been dressed in a grand outfit when he returned to his hometown. There should be a dazzling star on his shoulder and a Great Mountain Brigade's badge on his sleeve. That way, it would bring about a visual impact that would impress the other branches of the Celo fami
On the other hand, the expressions of Gavin and the family heads from other branches changed. That was because they knew that with Zeno around, they could only surpass the Celo family of Easton if their achievements could impress Titus. However, no matter their remarkable successes, how could it be better than Zeno's title as a major general in the Great Mountain Brigade?Moreover, Zeno was the commander-in-chief's right-hand man."Amazing, amazing, amazing!" Titus said three times. He even affectionately pulled Zeno closer to him. Then, Titus pointed at the chair on the left, saying, "Come sit beside me, Zeno!"At that moment, every member of the Celo family understood why there were two more presidential chairs beside Titus. It seemed like the Celo family of Easton had long prepared for this.One needed to have the qualifications to sit beside Titus. Zeno, with his status as the major general in the Great Mountain Brigade, was indeed eligible. The other Celo family heads co
All eyes were on Roman at the moment, and that made him feel extremely pleased. He announced proudly, "In that case, I shall stop beating around the bush." Roman continued, "I have invited a very special guest today. He is Zeno's superior in the Great Mountain Brigade. He's our one and only commander-in-chief!" Roman's announcement caused a small commotion among their guests. The commander-in-chief was the second most powerful man in all of Merania. Six years ago, their army defeated the enemy troops that tried to invade the Meranian borders solely under his command. The opposing army, which consisted of men from over 40 countries, faced a huge defeat.The commander-in-chief was deemed an unmatched war god for his great military achievements. He was also the only person who was bestowed the title of commander-in-chief since the founding of Merania. Almost all men in Merania considered the commander-in-chief their idol. Yet, Roman claimed to have invited the renowned war
They were in the middle of the Celo Annual Meeting. To be disciplined in front of all the different branches of the Celo family would be extremely mortifying. It was already a delicate situation for Roman as he had revealed something unsavory about the Easton Celo family. Unfortunately, Roman had run out of options. It was all because of Marcus that he had come to this decision. If they did not cut ties with Marcus as soon as possible, the young man might cause more trouble for the Easton Celo family later on. Moreover, the commander-in-chief would be arriving at any moment. Roman did not mind losing face in front of the other branches of the Celo family. However, it would be unacceptable if they were to cause a scene while the commander-in-chief was around. Roman turned to Titus and asked, "Sir Titus, can I have your permission to discipline the young man now?" "Alright." Titus nodded in affirmation. "Although all of the Celo families have gathered at our meeting today t
Roman could not fathom what was happening before his eyes. Why did the Easton Scions kneel before Marcus? To him, Marcus was still the illegitimate child they had forsaken. Even the Lorimers had treated Marcus like a complete loser. Roman could not think of any reason why the Easton Scions would have to kneel before Marcus. Moreover, Thanose seemed to have kicked Zenny and Zephyr out of the Easton Scions because of Marcus. Roman's mind was filled with endless questions. He felt even more confused about the fact that Thanose was addressing Marcus respectfully as Mr. Coleman. Similarly, Zenny and Zephyr could not understand why the Easton Scions were treating Marcus as if he were their leader. They happened to recall the incident where Wyatt had lost his manhood after having tried to harm Vivian and Courtney. Both of them could not help but wonder if it was Marcus' doing back then. However, even if Marcus had the capability to do that, it did not explain why Thanose was sho
Sean nodded in agreement. "Exactly. Alan and the others really can't adapt. Why bring military rules into everything else?"Wallace glanced at Sean and said, "Of course, Marcus can earn my respect if he can demonstrate the strength that commands it."Sean shook his head. "I find that unlikely. Take the bet, for instance. If he can really break past the Colemans' gates a year from now, maybe we can respect him."Wallace sneered. "With just that? Does he even deserve our respect for that?"Breaking past the Colemans' gates is just the beginning."To earn our respect, he has to make it onto the Meranian Wolf List!""Meranian Wolf List?" Sean's eyes lit up.In the Meranian military, the Meranian Wolf List was a reflection of a soldier's strength. Those who made the list were undoubtedly individuals with exceptional powers. The higher the rank, the stronger the individual.Among the top 50 on the Meranian Wolf List were figures feared by enemy nations. Even Chief Commander Wal
Marcus and Vivian left.Alan and the others slumped in their seats and panted heavily. Alan's back was soaked in sweat.The others weren't faring much better. The air in the private room was thick with the scent of cold sweat.It took a good ten minutes before Alan finally spoke. "It truly defies my imagination! The bastard son despised by Mr. Coleman Senior has turned out to be Merania's guardian, the commander-in-chief!"Zakir nodded in agreement. "Mr. Coleman Senior was right. The commander-in-chief is indeed a member of the Colemans! It's ridiculous. Mr. Coleman Senior went to great lengths to uncover the commander-in-chief's true identity and background, not knowing that the commander-in-chief is his own son!""This matter must be kept absolutely confidential. Under no circumstances should we reveal the commander-in-chief's true identity to Mr. Coleman Senior. Otherwise, the five of us will not only ruin our future but may also spend the rest of our lives behind bars!" Al
Marcus, too, did not expect that the Colemans who invited him and Vivian to dinner would turn out to be these troublemakers. These guys clearly intended to cause trouble from the looks of it.Marcus glanced around the room and pretended to be puzzled by asking, "Are you planning to go against me?"Alan and the others got goosebumps upon hearing Marcus' question.Their palms were sweating uncontrollably.They were indeed planning to humiliate Marcus.However, they never expected Marcus to be the commander-in-chief!In addition to the Dragon Training Camp incident, Alan and the other four had already attempted to take action against Marcus for the second time. The fact that they had tried to target the commander-in-chief twice in a row made them feel fearful.Alan quickly realized the gravity of the situation. His head shook mechanically, and he hastily said, "No… No! The five of us just wanted to invite you and Mrs. Coleman to have a simple dinner!"Zakir even took the initi
After Alan hung up, Vivian went to talk to Marcus about what had just happened.Vivian said with a concerned look, "Marcus, I believe the Colemans don't have good intentions. I'm afraid that the reason they invited us to dinner all of a sudden is because...."Marcus smiled as if the situation didn't bother him. "Are you worried they might have ulterior motives? Don't worry. Let's just agree to their invitation. It's just dinner!"Vivian was speechless at Marcus' response. Those people were part of the Colemans.It was clear that they were targeting Marcus. And yet, he was deliberately walking into the lion's den.Although the Colemans held a prestigious position as the top ancient family in Merania, people without a certain status did not qualify to even hear about them. While pregnant, Vivian learned about the Colemans.She began to understand their formidable reputation, especially after learning about their glorious history.Thus, Vivian couldn't help but sigh at the lo
Shye exuded a murderous killing intent. "Yannis, come with me to the Yallops."Starting today, I, Shye Youd, will be stationed at the Yallops' door every day. I will beat anyone who dares to propose to Yolia to death."Yannis nodded and asked, "Understood, Mr. Youd. What about that bastard?"Shye grunted and said, "A man's revenge is never too late. Compared to Yolia, what does that bastard amount to?"Let's let him live for a while!"Since Shye started guarding the Yallops' door, the number of people coming to propose decreased. Shye chased them away before they could even enter the door.After all, Shye was the second-ranked bachelor in the capital, and no one dared to offend him.Just like that, Shye had guarded the Yallops' door for a month.Finally, the Yallops had peace.…Meanwhile, Marcus continued to spend his time with Vivian every day during the month. As for Jill, she was responsible for managing Phisteele Corporation and Tension Incorporated. Jill was a cap
This also highlighted that Marcus' realm far surpassed that of the Colemans, who claimed to be the top ancient family for a millennium. Alan and the others returned to their line respectfully.Marcus surveyed the group with a serious expression. "The technique I'm about to teach you is a special art of breathing. "Although it looks simple, mastering its essence will take at least a year. "Of course, as elite individuals carefully cultivated by your respective families, I believe you can grasp the basics in just a month."The excitement was evident on the faces of the individuals upon hearing what Marcus said. The commander-in-chief was personally teaching them a special art.It was a big opportunity for those eager to level up. After all, the commander-in-chief was all-powerful and mighty. Any technique he imparted to them was bound to lead to significant progress, even if it was the most basic one.Following that, Marcus began to teach them the special art of breathing.
The individuals all listened attentively as Marcus began his class. They appeared respectful and eager to learn. Marcus extended four fingers and said, "Before we officially start the lesson, I'd like to give you a lesson in morals. The name of this lesson shall be 'Respect for Teachers and Esteem for Morality.'"Marcus signaled Edwin and Leona to fetch a small blackboard. Marcus held the chalk and wrote the words, "Respect for Teachers and Esteem for Morality." His movements were powerful."Indeed, you all have what it takes to be proud due to your strengths, for you are all invincible in your respective regions. However, you came to Dragon Training Camp to seek breakthroughs and receive guidance at a higher level."Marcus surveyed the crowd and said, "But no matter how strong you all are, you should respect the instructor who guides you."Each of you is exceptionally intelligent. You should know that Chief Commander Wall would not send an incapable person or someone from
"Yes! He must prove himself. Otherwise, I'm not convinced!""He dares to disregard the Meranian Wolf List top 100. If he can actually demonstrate such abilities, I'll pretend I never heard those words!"As Alan spoke, the others responded in agreement.Chad added, "It might be difficult for him to surpass every member of the Meranian Wolf List top 100, but at least he should have the qualifications to be among them, right?"The group noticed that Marcus remained silent, and their arrogance increased.Zakir was amused. "What's the matter? Are you backing down? In life, you need to follow the rules and not spout nonsense! "Don't act all big if you don't have what it takes!"Just then, Marcus spoke up. "You've all misunderstood. I didn't respond immediately because I was considering how to demonstrate my strength."After all, weaklings like you have never witnessed a true spectacle."To Marcus, these individuals were nothing but weaklings. Despite being invincible in their res
Alan and the others heard what Marcus said, and a playful expression appeared on their faces.How dare this kid challenge them?Alan squinted and said, "You can be our instructor, but you'll have to display enough strength to convince us."You probably can't reach the level of Merania's Four Gunlords and Gary."But you should at least reach the level of the Eight Warriors, right?"The others looked on with a look of expectation.They all looked at Marcus with mocking eyes.Chad, who was on the side, said, "Alan, how about we set a standard for this kid? Only those recognized by the members of the Meranian Wolf List are qualified to be our instructor!""Right!" Alan agreed.Merania's Four Gunlords, Gary, and the Eight Warriors all occupied a place in the Meranian Wolf List.It could be said that the top 100 of the Meranian Wolf List gathered the strongest 100 soldiers in the Meranian military.Being honored on the Meranian Wolf List top 100 was the dream of every Meranian sol