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Return of the war god Chapter 87
Disbelief was an emotion Saul Hughes had experienced multiple times, after all it was quite normal when one considered the kind of life he led. But never before had he felt it more times in a single day than that very moment. His mind was an utter mess but even with that, a single thought emerged from the confusion. Run. He couldn't believe that Arthur Rhyfel, the heir of the very family whose head died by his hands, an action meant to prove to his father, the patriarch, that he was ready and useful. Saul was also shocked that not only was Uther Rhyfel's son aware of everything that had transpired that day, he had just walked into the tiger's den while he attempted to disgrace him. Perhaps if he had known who Arthur was and what he was capable of, Saul Hughes may have reconsidered attacking a dinner party in honour of him. A gunshot to the tree beside him made him flinch as he continued to run through the dense forest. Amongst all the shocking scenarios that day, the on
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“What are you waiting for? Did I not tell you to run?” Arthur said coolly, the evening wind delivering his voice to the kneeling Saul.He was sweaty but upon hearing the statement, a shiver ran down his spine, the pain from the wound becoming much worse as he jerked forward.There was no way he could keep running. His leg was injured, he was exhausted and to make matters worse, his spirit was already broken after the reality of the situation dawned on him, or so he thought.But a warning shot on the ground just an inch from his knee forced the injured and broken Saul Hughes to quickly get up and keep running.He had another realization; he wasn't ready to die. Saul knew he was dancing in Arthur's palm right from the moment he gave him the offer or rather the order to run, he knew his chances of surviving were next to none, but he had to try.There was no way he was going to let a nobody like Arthur get away with treating him like this.And with that new found motivation, Saul Hughes p
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Saul was shocked. His face fell as his mind fully processed everything that was said to him.The man whose family had met his end at the hands of the great families was the one responsible for the downfall of three of the seven great families.A single man.And while that would seem extremely bizarre, the man's final statement gave Saul a good reason that not only explained how such an outrageous thing could happen, but also startled and frightened him even more.The little boy that both him and his subordinates had failed to kill over ten years ago had turned into the most fearsome man both in and outside the empire.The one revered as the hero of the war, the unbreakable Citadel and his most famous title, the war god.Even while he was not as popular as the Emperor or the Four Armaments of the empire, due to his achievements and just his very existence, the emperor had placed him second to himself.There were even cases when the citizens, either the military or civilians who had int
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Isabella had been so caught up in her own feelings during her conversation with Luna that she failed to notice the not so subtle shaking of her hand.Glancing from it to the distracted Luna, she wondered how she was holding up. To her understanding, it wasn't everyone that could remain fine even after an incident like the one they had just experienced.What was meant to be a celebratory dinner party for her cousin's recent achievements had turned into one of the most eventful occasions in the empire as far as they knew.From an attack to the guests being held as hostages while multiple bombs were set around the hall to the massacre of the criminals by a single masked individual, it was certainly an exciting tale to tell, mainly for those who had not experienced it firsthand or embraced dangerous situations.And that was excluding the fact that Luna would have been shot, if not for the unknown masked man who placed himself between the shooter and her.In a swift effort to distract her
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The sun rose once again on the seemingly uneventful day for the empire's citizens in Kairford city.But it only appeared that way to those who were truly unaware of what went on within the shadows.A war was brewing and in the midst of it was none other than the war god himself and one of the seven great families and the ones partially responsible for the massacre of the Rhyfel family.Arthur required something, a very important piece necessary for all important battle strategies.Information.After checking in on Luna during their breakfast together, he watched her closely to note how much progress she had made in recovering.It was a week after the incident at his congratulatory dinner party and like he had somewhat expected, she buried herself in work, eager to prove that she was unfazed by the experience.Perhaps the calmer reaction of Isabella on that day was one of her motivators and while Arthur could somewhat understand her reason for thinking like that, he would have advised
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Concerning Leonard Hughes’ children, the three separated the roles amongst themselves.The first born, Ian Hughes, was the surrogate patriarch of the family. He handled most of the responsibilities that usually fell on his father. The second, Saul Hughes, was left to oversee decisions concerning the more unsightly and illegal parts of the Hughes family's dealings.And finally, the last born, Laura Hughes, a woman around the same age as Arthur was the one in charge of making the family succeed, at all costs.A role that she had taken upon herself and the competence and power she had shown there made it that no other member of the family could object or state that she wasn't suitable for the role.“So she made deals with the military of other nations to get weapons as well as resources?” Arthur looked up inquisitively from the paper in his hands.Charles nodded in response. “Yes sir. My informants witnessed most of her transactions and even got their hands on records. That is what you'r
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“But you deserve to be treated in that manner, Arthur. In fact the entire police force across the empire should feel indebted towards you.” Commissioner Geston spoke with a tone filled with gratitude and pride towards both parties, Arthur and the police force.Once again, he waved off the comments with a faint chuckle. “I didn't do much. I only did what someone who was capable in my place would have done.” “But that won't do. It is because of you that all the officers placed on guard duty during the banquet who would've died, are now able to see their families, loved ones and another day. So, thank you.” Commissioner Geston ended his explanation with a bow of gratitude and respect.Once again, the sight of Arthur waving it off and calling the acts unnecessary eased his aged heart. He thought to himself, if this was who he was to hand Isabella over to, he could rest assured that she would be protected and happy for the rest of her life.But the old father's thoughts aside, his show of
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The commissioner sighed tiredly and sat back, taking off his glasses to rub at his eyes tiredly.Taking a better look at him, Arthur realized he had been busy for quite some time. It wouldn't even be a stretch to say he pulled an all nighter.“Due to the…assistance of your associate, we have been able to discover quite a bit.” Commissioner Geston explained, earning a curious and interested reaction from the man before him.It was just as he had said. About a day or two after the incident, when Arthur had noticed the police were not making much headway with their investigation as the captured attackers had shut their mouths firmly, he offered his help to the commissioner.The proposal was that there would be no lasting damage after their interrogation and the questions asked would be solely focused on everything related to the attack including their motive, backer and the one who incited the idea.But this was on the condition that the police would not get involved in any way during t
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Leonard Hughes sat behind his large desk in his study, a chilled glass of whiskey in his frail hands.If he had been told this would be how the great Hughes family that had survived and prevailed for centuries would fall, he would not believe.But that was the cold harsh reality.It was ironic and somewhat of a sick joke that it all ended on the same day that it started.Like someone had chosen it particularly because of its significance. Perhaps they had.On that very day fifteen years ago, The Hughes family, Burton family and Williams family, three of the seven great had joined hands together to bring the downfall of the Rhyfel family.Their actions against them had long begun, but that day marked the finale, the end of it all.They had pooled their resources together and attacked the Rhyfel family estate with the intention to spare not a single soul.And surely they would have succeeded at that, if not for the bravery of the young flower of the Rhyfel family, Luna Rhyfel.Pushing a
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His eyes widened as he took in the information: financial records, names, operations, evidence that implicated the Hughes family in countless crimes. It was the breakthrough he had been waiting for, but even more comprehensive than he had hoped."This is… beyond what I expected," he murmured, still processing the weight of what he held. Then, snapping into action, he pressed a button on his desk intercom. "Bring in Agent Marlowe and Special Operative Ryder."Within moments, the door opened, and two figures entered. Agent Marlowe, a sharp-eyed woman with an air of calm authority, and Special Operative Ryder, a tall, muscular man with a cold, calculating demeanor. They had been sent from the capital, handpicked by the emperor to assist in cleaning up the city, a task that had proven more daunting than either had anticipated."Commissioner," Marlowe greeted, nodding as her eyes flicked over to Isabella, recognizing the family resemblance.The commissioner wasted no time. "We’ve just rec
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His voice, though weakened, was laced with bitterness. “Saul... if only you had been more competent. We wouldn’t be facing this now.”With a final, pained sigh, Leonard collected himself, his expression hardening into a grim resolve. “Summon all the Hands back to the estate immediately. We cannot let Rhyfel breach our defenses.”Ian nodded sharply, understanding the gravity of the command. “Yes, Father. I’ll see to it.”As Ian departed to carry out his father’s orders, Leonard muttered under his breath, his words dripping with venom. “Uther Rhyfel… you’ve always been a thorn in my side. Even from beyond the grave, your son continues to cause me trouble.”Meanwhile, Arthur Rhyfel was making his way through the bustling city streets with a purposeful stride. The same city that had seen his return for the first time was once again unaware of the storm that was brewing beneath.He approached a sleek black vehicle, where Elias, his driver, waited at the wheel. Arthur’s destination was Is
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As he rounded a corner, he saw her, Luna, his older cousin, the only living family he had left and his only true reason for engaging in such a war. Yes, he wished to avenge his deceased family, yet if she had not saved him on that day, fifteen years ago, he would not have been alive to do so.She was his sole purpose for being alive and the one dearest to him. The one he had to protect at all costs.Many would claim that the war god had no weaknesses, and that was in fact true. Luna Rhyfel was not his weakness but his strength and while she might be the weaker of the two, should anything befall her it will not break the war god, no.It would simply unleash the demise of the ones foolish enough to commit such an act.The earth itself would not hide them from his fury if they were to do something as hopelessly stupid as even attempting to bring about the demise of the flower of the Rhyfel family.She was standing by the large windows that overlooked the estate’s gardens, her gaze dist
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But what he did not expect was that his former mission would be erased and replaced with a new one. This had never happened since he had first got the system and the message alongside it hinted that he was in the endgame now.[New Mission: Destroy the final family involved in the downfall of the User's family, the Hughes family.][Rewards: The avenger, Acquisitions of the Hughes family possessions and the revelation of the origin of the {System}.]He leaned back in his seat, holding his chin in thought. There was no time to waste and failure was not an option.It never was.A rapid knock alerted him as the door opened and the three he had called in, walked inside, prepared for their new tasks.“Take a seat, all three of you.” He ordered, his tone cold and reserved.The three picked up on it, doing as they were told immediately. While one would have assumed that Leon would be the first to pick up on the graveness of the situation from his tone, it was actually Briar.Due to her previou
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Ian took a deep breath, knowing the next part would be the hardest to convey. “To gain more information about him, we need to surrender information on the Hands of the Hughes family.”Leonard’s eyes sharpened, a dangerous glint appearing in his gaze. The Hands of the Hughes family were their most protected assets, their identities known only to the inner circle. To give up that information was to expose the family’s very core, to lay bare their most guarded secrets.He leaned back, closing his eyes for a moment as he considered the implications. Ian waited, his breath almost held as he watched his father’s face for any sign of what he might decide.Outside the warehouse that served as Charles’ base, Laura sat in the backseat of the car, her fingers tapping against the leather seat in a rare display of impatience. The weight of the conversation with Ian earlier still hung over her, the gravity of what was at stake gnawing at her composure. She glanced at the warehouse, its weathered
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So while she was not one to so readily show emotions outwardly unless she deemed it necessary. Her experience growing up as the daughter of the patriarch in the Hughes family had made her this way.It was necessary for her survival, so her visible nervousness had hinted to her bodyguard and driver who watched her from the side, on how drastic the situation was.Her mind drifted to the response of her father should the news be delivered. She wondered if he would side with her uncle, his brother who had blamed the fall of two of the Hands on her “bad management.”As if that wasn't enough, more stray thoughts seemed to emerge, only further worsening her nervous state.What would the patriarch say? How would he react to the news of the war god’s return? And more importantly, what would he decide about the information Charles held?Taking a deep breath, Laura pushed those thoughts aside and steeled herself. She had a role to play, and she would do it to the best of her ability. The Hughes
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Laura stepped out of the study, her heels once again clicking against the marble floor as she moved briskly through the corridor. The conversation with Ian and their uncle still echoed in her mind, but she couldn’t afford to dwell on it now. There were more pressing matters to attend to.As she stood by the car that had brought her, she began to consider her next course of action. While she was granted authority over the Hands of the Hughes family due to her father, the patriarch's current state as well as her older brother, the heir apparent’s view on handling things, her authority was limited.Something as drastic as handing over information on the group whose identities were the most secured amongst all of the seven great families was not something she had the clearance to do, so in that case, she needed to seek who could.This was a one in a million opportunity and she was sure no one else but Charles could grant her the information that would help both her and the rest of the Hug
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It was what the likes of a treacherous family like them deserved.The Hughes family would get no mercy from the war god, just the pain, suffering and tears they had brought upon the Rhyfel family.Their actions had birthed the unstoppable existence that was the war god, and that very same existence that their actions had created would now be what would bring about their demise.Truly ironic if one were to consider it.And so following his order while having an idea of Arthur's intentions, the prominent information broker returned to his seat, eyeing the bodyguard as he prepared to carry out his plans.“So, are you done compiling the necessary information?” She questioned, her tone hinting at the sense of urgency she felt, although she tried to hide it.“Well, I am now, lady Laura.” he replied, adjusting his posture on his chair.“Then why the delay? Is he that important of a person that revealing his identity is problematic?” Her question did little to hide not just the sense of urgen
