"I heard that father truly removed your name from the list of people that the Heavenly Dragon should protect. Thank me because I came here not on behalf of the Heavenly Dragon." The charismatic figure named Hazelle King replied while smiling sarcastically at Richard Forger.That smile made Richard laugh and then asked, "So, what return should I give to repay to a brother who wants to protect his younger brother? Ah yes, with one important note, his younger brother doesn't even need any protection, ha ha!"Hazelle King chuckled, the fingers of his right hand massaging his temple a few times. While sitting with his legs crossed, Hazelle King muttered with a sharp gaze to the right. "You are too reckless to be able to fathom how far the Red Skull has made preparations to trap you, My Arrogant Little Brother. Trust me, soon you will realize that you do need my presence here."Richard shrugged and shook his head. "Hazelle, I'm afraid your presence won't be of any use here, so, go back to M
The beautiful woman in the black mask now snapped her fingers for the second time. As that happened, the projector screen behind her brought up a voice-over video."Welcome to the participants of the Annual Martial Arts Tournament in the Eastland City."There was a loud echoing voice that filled the entire room."As you know, this year we have doubled the prize for the winners. By winning this tournament, you can enjoy wealth without having to work for the rest of your life. In fact, it's just a little surprise. We have more than that!"The video paused for a moment. The tournament participants looked at each other as they waited for the next announcement from the video they were watching. Indeed, the news of the prize amount given to the tournament participants was enough to make the participants shiver with excitement.If it was just a little surprise, then was there anything more exciting than that?"And, we are happy to announce that a person or a team will be rewarded with a priz
All the tournament participants came to the hall that day for the technical meeting. None of them expected that the tournament, which was supposed to be held in the next few days, would start in two hours. Of course, this made the initially rowdy atmosphere even rowdier.At that time, Richard guessed that the sudden decision was intentional by the organizers. When in a state of surprise with no preparation like that, the participants' psychology will be disturbed. The decision they would likely choose is an impulsive decision that lacks consideration.Since the tournament organizers had just given the doctrine that they were preparing a super fantastic prize for the individual or group that defeated Richard, it was certain that the majority of participants would take a mostly same impulsive decision: attacking Richard Forger."That's all, this announcement is made. See you at the arena," the organizer concluded.At the same time, the lights that highlighted the side of the stage were
It would be excessive for Red Skull to deliberately devise such a massive plan just to eliminate a single enemy. Richard repeatedly contemplated the worst-case scenarios that Red Skull might have, because he felt that his own life was too valuable to be exchanged for the struggle carried out by Red Skull.Come on... What is their plan, actually?" Richard closed his eyes and took a deep breath. One hypothesis after another started to emerge in his mind, but he still doubted everything.Richard's daydream was interrupted as the ship he was on was now docked at an island with a vast stretch of beach. On that beach, three blue tank containers were faintly visible, lined up prominently among the expanse of white sandy shores.No one knew what the tank containers contained before. Until when the three hundred martial arts tournament participants were lined up by the organizers, there were several organizers who swiftly distributed a dark-colored backpack from inside the container to each pa
Opening the contents of the backpack on the beach along with hundreds of other participants was a foolish act if Richard were to do it. Considering that the committee mentioned that the tournament has already taken place, it was certain that he would become an easy target from the hundreds of participants if he were to stay there.Therefore, with swift movements, Richard quickly slipped away from the crowd of participants busy checking the contents of their backpacks. Richard's quick movements even went unnoticed by Hazelle King. It made Hazelle King wonder whether his younger brother's agility had significantly improved or if his own vigilance had Deteriorated."Such as impudent sibling!" Hazelle King clenched his fists, his face filled with annoyance but his eyes sharply scanning into the depths of the forest. With equally agile movements, Hazelle broke through the commotion happening on the beach.Meanwhile, inside the forest, Richard was calmly sitting on the highest branch of a R
The full moon was perched in the sky, radiating a dim light along with thousands of stars surrounding it. The faint glow filtered through the gaps in the Rosewood tree leaves, creating illuminated patches within the otherwise pitch-black forest.As the wind swayed the branches and leaves, a play of light and darkness unfolded at various spots within the woods. Perhaps it was this sight that eventually caused Richard's eyes to slowly open. It began with squinting, then a gradual widening, until they were slightly open.The habit of being alert then made Richard reflexively get up from a lying position to a sitting position. He sharpened his senses of sight and hearing simultaneously to digest the situation that had confused him."Boss, thank goodness you're awake."A woman's voice touched Richard's ears, making him blink his eyes to see the woman who approached him hurriedly.Before Richard could open his eyes again, a hard punch hit his head."Damn foolish boy!"'That voice....' Richa
In difficult situations, people generally feel that time moves slowly. That's what Wendy Adams was currently experiencing. Every time the night wind rustled the branches and created sounds, Wendy Adams stumbled and trembled intensely out of fear.However, the person Rock D Xebec appointed to guard Richard should not be that fearful type. The sound of branches swept by the wind is nothing to be feared. For a moment, Richard was lost in thought and sensed something strange. What made it even stranger was that he himself was experiencing the sensation of fear and unease that was difficult to control.‘There must something wrong with this forest!' Richard swallowed and took a sitting position. His vision, which had gradually normalized, quickly scanned the surroundings."Boss... you should rest, or...""Shhh..." Richard put his index finger in front of his own mouth, instructing Wendy to be quiet and not make any movements.Wendy Adams took a deep breath and nodded. From Richard's gesture
Sangorufu Forest, midnight...There were four men and one woman who were currently chasing Richard Forger's group. At first, the group of five personnel was performing guard duty on the center of the Sangorufu forest.However, they suddenly changed course and swiftly headed north, aiming to locate Richard Forger's hideout. Judging by their precise movements, it appeared that someone had indeed informed them of Richard's injured whereabouts.With great determination, the five individuals hastened their pace to close the distance with Richard. They were aware that their target was in a weakened state, and they possessed detailed knowledge of the Sangorufu Forest's layout, unlike Richard Forger.As they felt they were drawing nearer to Richard's location, the woman, who was the team captain, paused briefly and glanced back, expressing her delight, "If we eliminate Richard tonight, our team will be promoted!""Captain, did the order to eliminate Richard truly come from the Big Boss?" ques