“Dear, let them go. There's nothing you do now that would change their minds.”“But I didn't do it,” Alice said amidst tears causing Elijah's heart to ache.“I know, and we will prove your innocence. But for now, let's go home.”Alice said nothing as she buried her head in Elijah's chest and cried.***After they got home, Alice went to the bedroom and locked herself in, leaving Elijah to take care of Claire in silence.After he'd made sure Claire was doing her homework, he got to the living room and made a phone call.“Hello, Gilbert.”“Sir Silva, it's an honor.”“Enough with the small talk. Terminate the ongoing deal with Wesen Group. Let them know that Gold Lake will only work with Alice Silva from now henceforth. Also, if there are any losses, ensure it is the Wesen family that handles it.”“Of course sir, I'll get it done right away.”After Elijah hung up, Gilbert immediately got to work.He didn't even bother delegating the duty as he handled it himself, putting a call across to
Expecting Elijah to do as they wished, they quickly realized that they were only dreaming as Elijah remarked. “You expect me to kneel?... Then, come over here and make me.”As he spoke, he took a step forward with his arms spread wide, urging anyone man enough to step forward and act.Of course, none dared to do so and even some stepped back in fright.Something about Elijah made them feel like they would pay dearly should they make a mistake.Snorting derisively, Elijah mocked them. “Bunch of cowards!”“Who are you to insult us!... Instead of acting like a thug, try to have some class!” David coldly remarked earning a sneer from Elijah.“I don't need to, but I do know something that you need.”“What?”“Don't try to hide it. If Gold Lake hadn't terminated the contract with Wesen Group, you wouldn't be here asking to take Alice back. Yet you dare to ask us to kneel when you be the ones kneeling along with that old fool that thinks he can order Alice around like she's some maid.”“That'
Having made his point, Elijah took Alice back into the villa, leaving the Wesen family members outside.Once inside, Alice asked. “Do you think I went too far?”“No.” Elijah calmly said. “I feel like you should have done more.”“They are ultimately still my family,” Alice admitted. “I can't bear to see them suffer.”“Same people that won't hesitate to watch you burn if it were for their benefit?”A melancholic smile adorned Alice's lips as she replied. “Yes, those same people.”Then, turning to Elijah, she muttered. “Thank you.”“... Why are you thanking me?” Elijah asked as he cradled her cheeks. “We are in this together.”Alice flashed a warm smile before burying her face in his chest.***Meanwhile, the Wesen family members returned home to Lord Wesen who frowned deeply once he realized that Alice wasn't with them. “Where is she?... Why isn't Alice with you?” One of them, Alice's niece and David's sister, Diana, quickly explained. “Grandpa, do calm down, it's not our fault. That
“You should rest for now.” Elijah calmly said in a bid to soothe his troubled wife. “Don't worry, I'll rescue them.”“Elijah, maybe we should just give in. What if something happens?” Alice questioned in a panicked state.“Nothing will happen. You have my word.” Alice stared blankly at him but ultimately chose to believe in him.So far, he hadn't failed her, so she would believe that he could save her parents.“Alright.”“Make sure to stay here, alright?... Don't go anywhere, don't take any calls.”“Elijah…”“Promise me, Alice. Promise me you won't go anywhere.”Alice ultimately nodded. “Alright, I promise.”“Good. I'll be back soon.”With that, Elijah got to his feet and left with a determined look in his eyes and a system notification that read; [Mission generated][Mission; Rescuing the In-laws][Reward; 1000 Spirit Points, +100 satisfaction]Since the enemy had decided to mess with his wife, he would make sure to show them the error of their ways!Taking out his phone, he made a
“Stay away!... Don't you dare touch me!” David cried out in a panic as he tried to flee.He'd watched as P-Square and his thugs were completely dominated by Thomas and members of the Dragon Legion, which meant Elijah hadn't even lifted a finger yet had beaten him.He was aware of Elijah’s status as a soldier but had no idea that the bastard would be connected to such powerful individuals and what was all that about being called a general?There's no way Elijah Silva was a general, right?... That didn't make any sense!... Or at least, David didn't wish for it to make sense.“You can't touch me!... If you touch me, my grandfather will deal with you!” David warned as Elijah quickly caught up to him before grabbing him by the neck and slapping him countless times. He slapped him strong enough to ensure that his cheeks were red and swollen but not enough to ensure that he passed out.Elijah wished to make him feel all the pain of the slaps.David burst into tears as he remarked. “Please s
Anger brewed in Elijah's gaze as he stared at the butler, daring him to make the wrong move.“Elijah,” Alice called out softly. “It's fine.”Glancing at her, Elijah took a step back. “Do you want to meet him or do we use extreme methods to punish them?”“It's fine,” Alice muttered. “Let's just get this over with.”“Alright.”And so, Elijah led the way, pushing open the gates with his bare hands despite it being locked before making his way toward the front door accompanied by Alice, Thomas, and a bruised David.They walked into the living room just in time to watch as Lord Wesen came down from his study.He immediately froze as he laid eyes on David.“What happened?” He inquired, feigning ignorance.Instead of responding to his question, Alice remarked. “Grandfather, I am here to offer you a chance to make amends for your disgusting acts towards your own family.”“What did you say to me?” Lord Wesen glared at her but Alice didn't even act like she was bothered as she continued.“Apart
As Lord Wesen unleashed his anger on David, Alice and Elijah made their way to where Livia and Randall were waiting while Thomas headed back to the villa. “Grandfather has agreed for you two to return home. He also gave me ten percent of the shares in Wesen Group and has reinstated me as general manager.” Alice reported as she handed over the documents for Olivia to peruse their contents. Naturally, Olivia was stunned upon hearing her words, even doubting them as she seized the papers and looked through them, her eyes widening as she flipped the pages. She cheered in delight when she was done, hugging and kissing the contract. “Haha, it's real. It's an actual transfer contract. That old man finally decided to do something right in his life.” “Let me see that.” Oliver intoned as he took the documents and looked through them as well. His expression brightened up as he intoned. “This is wonderful news!... Finally, we won't be looked down upon by the others.” “Alice dear, I be
Alice frowned as she had expected Darcy to behave herself but it seemed that was just too much to ask for. “I don't think there's a need to make a big deal out of what's happening?... So could you please respect yourself and stop trying to make a scene?” Alice questioned, causing Darcy to be even more annoyed as she shot back. “What?... Is it my fault that the media continues to perpetuate wrong information? They are the ones that claimed you as the next big thing in the city yet here you are, standing in line with the rest of the poor people.” At this point, Olivia and Oliver felt embarrassed so they quickly tried to hide their faces while distancing themselves from Alice to not be profiled along with her. Alice gritted her teeth as she heard others on the line come for her even though Darcy had insulted them as well. This was all because Darcy gave off the illusion that she was rich, and most middle-class individuals always supported those of the upper class just so they c
Letting out a sigh, Elijah decided not to push the matter. The Ghoul King glared at Elijah as he bellowed. "You haven't seen the last of me!"Elijah didn't even offer a response as he gave him a perfunctory glance before turning to leave, causing the Ghoul King to feel even more humiliated at being treated as less than an insect."Ah!" He screamed out as Thomas ordered his men to arrest the terrorists, taking them all into custody before they left the scene.Starting from tonight, tales of Elijah Silva's bravery would be told for weeks to come.It was the advent of a great hero in Crystal Falls.***After dealing with the Ghoul King, Elijah left the White Tiger King to handle the collateral damage and also to ensure that the press didn't make too much noise about what had happened.This was to prevent Elijah from becoming too much of a central figure as that would draw too much attention to him and also, to prevent others like the Ghoul King from realizing that their plans had failed
Elijah smirked as he stared down the Ghoul King, the latter feeling quite tense though he didn't show it.'Who does he think he is?... I am the Ghoul King!... No man can dare to disrespect me and expect to survive. No, if I don't show this fool his place, he would think he was the Emperor.'"I will give you one last chance, Mr. Silva. Accept my offer or I will make you regret being born.""Just shut up and fight me already." Elijah casually said, causing the Ghoul King to go red in anger and humiliation."Good, very good. Best keep up that attitude once I'm done with you.""Don't worry, I don't plan on losing it."The Ghoul King gritted his teeth but said nothing more as he prepared to unleash his Martial Technique.'Don't worry; once I'm done with you, you'll regret ever doing all this.'With that thought, the Ghoul King attacked, forming a fist and throwing a punch once he'd reached Elijah.However, that was all… then he found himself on the ground, face first with his body aching t
Utilizing his Spirit energy to cloak the car, ensuring that it was as strong as an armored tank, Elijah bulldozed his way through the Minister's villa gates and made his way into the empty street outside.Meanwhile, his heroics weren't left unseen by the soldiers protecting the villa as they stared in utter disbelief at what they could only describe as a miracle.None could explain how Elijah had managed to defeat the terrorists blockading the gate and that caused them to feel even more awe for him. “Who was that?”“I have no idea.”“Maybe that's the White Tiger King?”Thomas snorted. “Think again, that's the King of the North!”At the same time, the reporters in the helicopter caught the incident on camera.[Oh my gosh, Breaking news; is Crystal Falls seeing the rise of a hero?... Attackers that proved difficult for law enforcement to defeat have been taken down by one man who is now en route toward an uncertain destination. Just what is going on and is this a sign of good things to
Up above the Minister's villa, a reporter helicopter hovered just out of sight as those within reported the situation in the area[Breaking news: The Minister's villa is under attack by terrorists, with several dignitaries put in harm's way. Though still no demands have been made, the terrorists have unleashed firearms on the people trapped in the building, giving them little opportunity to escape. So far, law enforcement has done little to repel the invaders though they have succeeded in disarming bombs that the terrorists had planned to use to threaten those in the Minister's villa. With little idea of how things are going to proceed, we can only hope that Crystal Falls survives this disaster]Meanwhile, on the ground, the dignitaries and men of substance who were forced to stay in the Minister's villa began to complain."How long do we have to wait here?... What if those terrorists get tired of waiting and attack us?... Some are still even in the building right now!""What is the g
Lucas glanced at the White Tiger King, expecting him to come to his aid but imagine his surprise when that didn't happen as instead, the White Tiger King let out a resigned sigh before settling back into his chair.He was going to do as Elijah instructed and rest, which meant he was on his own.Just what was the meaning of this?Gritting his teeth, Lucas glared at Elijah before suddenly, a smile blossomed on his lips.The next instant, he began to laugh, his demeanor changing as his aura shifted from serene to terrifying.The White Tiger King reacted almost instantaneously as he recognized the aura to be similar to the Ghoul King.“It broke my heart to crush his ego, but I had no choice; he turned out to be a bit too useless.” Lucas suddenly said his tone of speaking was completely different from before.“What's the meaning of this?” The White Tiger King questioned with Elijah speaking up.“You never won against the Ghoul King, White; all you did was destroy his body, but considering
“That's quite the interesting evaluation.” Elijah calmly said as he moved to sit with the White Tiger King.The White Tiger King chuckled and was just about to speak when he began to cough incessantly, causing his expression to turn pale as he heaved and huffed.Lucas immediately got to his feet and methodically, pulled out a vial filled with blue liquid from his pocket before administering it to the General.A few minutes passed before the White Tiger King regained himself, his breathing steadying as his complexion got slightly healthier.Of course, this didn't mean he was completely healed as his previous energetic demeanor was gone, replaced with apparent fatigue.“How do you feel?” Elijah asked.The White Tiger King replied in a hoarse tone. “Terrible.”It was clear that he regretted having to retire after everything he had experienced in his life.“As it is, I can only hope that I get a few more years of life before this injury claims my life.”“Don't worry, you'll be fine,” Elij
“Thank you, sir.” The lieutenant replied, finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.Just then, Darius finally found the courage to speak up. “How can this be?... This man is an uninvited guest, how can you treat him as an important personnel?”Instead of a response, the lieutenant approached him before proceeding to dish out a hard and tight slap to his face, sending Darius crashing to the ground. As if that wasn't enough, the lieutenant ordered his subordinates to throw Darius out.“Yes sir!”Two soldiers approached and lifted Darius off the ground.Darius didn't even get a chance to say anything as he was dragged away like a dog, humiliating him in the presence of everyone.By now, the available journalists began to speculate Elijah's identity, after all, he needed to be a great figure to be treated in such a manner by the subordinate of the White Tiger King.Meanwhile, Elijah was escorted by the lieutenant personally to meet with the White Tiger King, leaving behind the other gues
Just as the lieutenant finished talking, Darius raised his hand and pointed at Elijah. “Hello sir, my name is Darius Smith, a member of the illustrious Smith family, and I suspect that this man, who goes by the name Elijah Silva, is, in fact, an uninvited guest at this occasion, one that seemed to have snuck in through some illegal means. I ask that he be chased out to not ruin the sanctity of the occasion.”The lieutenant frowned at this juncture as he was one of those who had helped with the preparations for the event. The succession ceremony of the White Tiger King was a major incident, one that all key military personnel from around the country were required to attend. It wasn't the sort of place where just anybody could be let in and was surely not a place that an uninvited guest would waltz into.He didn't want anything that would ruin the event so, he glanced at Elijah, quickly scrutinizing the fellow.Unfortunately, he didn't recognize Elijah as a great figure, after all, th
Once the Smith family convoy arrived at the Minister villa, which was a large estate, the sound of drums accompanied by several firecrackers could be heard, serving as a preliminary celebration of the White Tiger King.Several journalists were present, taking pictures while interviewing those in attendance. Currently, a few prominent figures were gathered and were chatting among themselves.Once Darius got out of his car, he didn't hesitate to go over as he knew this was his opportunity to make connections with the right people.As even more people poured in, Darius greeted each one and made sure to speak just as his father had instructed.He needed to make sure that at the end of the event, the Smith family would have entrenched itself among those present.Just as he paused briefly to catch his breath, he noticed a black limo making its entrance as well.He furrowed his brows as he wondered who it was, only for the doors to open and for two familiar faces to reveal themselves, causi