Inside the grand dining hall of the hotel, among 50 people fighting for their dream and survival, I am the only one standing as the final winning.Turning to sleeping Anton, I deliver a stark warning, "This is why you should always be wary of the chef. You never know what you're eating until it reaches your stomach."I put the sleeping poison I bought from universal shop into all the food.Natasha and the butler gaze at me, their eyes wide with shock, uncertain of what might happen to them next.I stride confidently towards Anton and begin to frisk him. Experience tells me that anyone who carries poison usually has the antidote on hand.After a brief search, I find a small antidote bottle concealed within his jacket.It's a tiny tube. I swiftly pour its contents into a spoon and carefully feed it to both Butler and Natasha. They, meanwhile, are already fully paralyzed and unable to speak.Within the next five minutes, I witness Natasha and the butler slowly regain their ability to mov
The three of us—The butler, Natasha, and I—are on a truck on our way to Greentown. Our supplies are meant to last for a month, and if we don't return within that time, people will start getting suspicious.We're headed to the town to report to the mercenaries about Kirov City’s situation.Each city only allows a limited time for every team to raid before it's handed over to another team or group.The longer one takes over the city, the higher the cost becomes.I find myself with Natasha and The butler at the mercenary guild.The mercenary guild is bustling with activity. The air smells of oiled leather and the metallic tang of weaponry. The walls, lined with maps and weapons, reflect the seriousness of the business conducted here.Joana's sinister eyes are fixed on me, her gaze piercing."How can you still be alive, low rank?" Joana sneers at me. I'm left wondering if I ever wronged her—not in this lifetime, perhaps in a past one.Natasha looks furious and rebukes her, "You're not sup
In the crowded airport, as I stand with Natasha just out of the door and military personnel pointing their guns at us, my mind races to find a way out of this tense situation.Activating my overthinking ability.Looking into the military's eyes, I sense their stern intent; they seem ready to shoot if we attempt to escape, or perhaps they're baiting us into making a move only to justify killing me.Without wasting another moment, I discreetly pull a small knife from my jacket and press it against Natasha's neck, grabbing her from behind. "Don't you dare come closer, or I will kill her," I threaten, my voice steady but filled with urgency.The military personnel and Natasha are visibly shocked by my actions. I whisper to Natasha, "I think they are Yulia people, and Yulia is in cahoots with your butler and these military folks. They plan to take us to jail, where we'll never be released, or they might just kill us here.""So what do we do?" Natasha asks, her voice quivering slightly with
Inside the luxury Volkov family mansion, old Maxim gazes at Natasha with surprise.Natasha, his granddaughter, ranks among the top four beauties of Saint Petersburg, often called the "Frozen Beauty" due to her usually silent and cold demeanor. Many believe she will never marry."Are you sure?" old Maxim asks again, his voice tinged with disbelief.Natasha's cheeks flush a deep red. "You know I met him in Blackwood and Kirov cities. We have a connection and…" She touches her stomach with a loving smile. "I think I'm already expecting a baby."Old Maxim's face turns stern, and he commands into the phone, "The man is Natasha's husband. Do whatever you can to bring him to my mansion. Now. No question asked!"He then snaps the phone shut."He will be safe and sent here. Anything you want to say?" he inquires, his gaze piercing.Natasha's face mirrors a sly smile and she snaps her fingers, a gesture she picked up from Alex, chilling the air around her. "I have perfected my ice ability."The
At the luxury mansion of the Volkov family, laughter suddenly fills the grand hall."What a funny joke," I exclaim, unable to hold back. "Just a village with Eden? Hasn't Natasha already conquered the whole town of Kirov for the Volkovs?"Yulia chuckles heartily beside me. "It is my Kirov town, if you don’t know" she boasts confidently. "The butler is one of my people, and he's the one who truly took over the town.""Yulia is right," Denis Volkov, her father, affirms with a nod. "The town of Kirov was conquered by the butler on our side. So it is our Kirov Town now."Peter Volkov, Natasha’s father and often seen as the weaker link, turns to old Maxim, and speaks in a low voice, tinged with concern. "Father, the butler has been with us for ten years. He merely accompanied Natasha to Kirov. Then Natasha returned here because someone had sent a report to the Mercenaries. The Kirov Town is Natasha achievement.""What are you talking about, Peter!" Denis interrupts, his voice raising in ir
The angry shout comes from a car window. "You poor guy, why are you staying on the road, want me to hit you till you die?"Viktor Roskov descends from the Mercedes with his arrogant face."Wow, look who I found here," he says with a smirk.He dressed in finely tailored clothes complemented by an expensive watch that catches the sunlight.Meanwhile, I stand in stark contrast, wearing a t-shirt that's fading and jeans paired with worn-out shoes.Yulia emerges from the driver's side, her voice dripping with faux sweetness. "Wow, who do we have here, Alex? My cousin-in-law."Her voice sends a chill down my spine, goosebumps forming on my arms despite the warm air.To avoid any confrontation, I respond with a polite nod. "Hello everyone, I never thought I’d bump into you here.""Why are you here?" Yulia joins Viktor's side, her tone curious yet sharp. "Viktor is meeting with Eden's representative to talk about the Village raid. He'll be leading the villages later, with Eden managing its go
In the heart of Eden Country, the Democratic Party has just announced their candidate for the upcoming presidential election—Travis Clinton.According to recent polls, he leads with 35%, followed closely by Howard from the Liberal Party at 30%, and the incumbent, Alex, trailing with 29%.Travis stands in his lavish mansion, a broad smile stretching across his face. The grand room buzzes with a flurry of politicians, ministers, and affluent businessmen gathered to support his campaign.Their laughter and spirited discussions fill the air, blending with the rich aroma of expensive cigars and the clink of fine crystal glasses.He laughs heartily and declares, "I will win the presidential election, don't you worry. When I am at the top, I will give you all the positions you want!”“Alex's time has gone; he is a damn dictator, an ugly and poor man who only uses the military to maintain his regime. Together, we can bring him down!” Travis proclaims, his voice booming with confidence and a h
Inside the elegant Eden Country Embassy, Viktor Rostov and Yulia Volkov sit tensely in the guest room, awaiting a crucial meeting.They hope to forge a lasting relationship with Eden Country."Viktor, we've been waiting for so long," Yulia says, her voice tinged with anxiety. "Do you think something has happened?""Nothing will happen, haven't I told you? Not even god can stop our contract," Viktor replies, his tone brimming with confidence."How can you be so sure?" Yulia's brow furrows in concern."Before Eden Country got involved in the city raid, we already had business connections. The Rostov family distributes Eden Country's food and many other things. We also export many goods from our country to them. The Rostov family is their gateway," Viktor explains, his eyes reflecting a mix of pride and determination."Really?" Yulia asks happily."Yes, they need the Rostov family to survive here too," Viktor assures her, his gaze steady.However, the atmosphere shifts abruptly as a secr