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The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 069 The Fabled Monk
Tyler was taken aback by Derek's abrupt submission to him. "Train you? Take you under my wing? I don't see how the Captain of the mighty Indigo Order could learn anything from an ex-convict?"The Indigo Captain lowered his eyes as he recalled he had tried to humiliate Tyler with similar words. "I have fought in brutal wars and survived hundreds of deathly battles. However, never have I come across someone as gifted in martial arts as you are. I recognize you as truly strong, Mr. Grant. On the other hand, I found myself grossly incompetent to protect the Prince when faced with the lunatic Chet Barker. It brought shame to me and my order. Acknowledging my weaknesses, I submit myself to your tutelage. I want to become stronger to be worthy of being the Prince's royal guard again. Please accept me as a student!""But-"Malcolm smiled warmly and spoke up. "Mr. Grant… If you are worried about my safety, that is unnecessary. I will take up residence with Michelle in the Crest Tier of Sterling
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 070 Party Is Over
Tyler briskly walked down the hotel corridor as if he had tunnel vision. His mind was preoccupied with what Hugh Grant told him. His mother could miraculously walk again? How was that possible?Tyler had ascertained through Chiron's Eye that Ruth's condition wasn't easily reversible. Even the most advanced surgery in the world couldn't fix her legs. Something only of the power scale of a chakra needle could heal her.Natalie, who had been running away from Tyler, noticed him approaching from behind."I'm not talking to you!" she declared innocently, pouting like a little girl. "That was a cheap prank! Don't come near me, or I'll scream!"However, Tyler didn't even notice the young woman on his path. He brushed past her and headed towards the exit.Natalie was both embarrassed and intrigued by his behavior. What happened to him suddenly? He was in a happy, flirtatious mood a minute back.Natalie caught up to Tyler near the main gate. It was already past dawn, and the morning sun cast a
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 071 Careless With Magic
"Enough of digging into her personal life, Mom," Tyler interrupted his mother. He was apprehensive; if his parents realized Natalie was the daughter of the wealthiest man in the city, they would swoon. It would be impossible for him to explain his acquaintance with a local celebrity."Fine… Fine…" Ruth murmured, eyeing her son petulantly. "Mom, can you tell me what happened last night? Did anything unexpected occur that can explain your miraculous recovery?"Ruth shrugged and held up her fingers. "The only thing strange last night was Tracy's visit."The woman pointed at the ring on her finger. "She insisted I wear this. It's supposed to be some alternative healing ornament you got for me.""That's it? Nothing else out of the ordinary happened?"Ruth fiddled with the ring and sported a serious expression. "I agreed to wear it without thinking since I didn't want to upset you. Do you think the ring healed me? Where did you get the stone?"Hugh's tone shifted towards suspicion. "Yeah,
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 072 New Journey
Yara tucked Tracy into her bed and smoothened her blanket. "You need to rest."Tracy was still in tears, trying to make her legs move. However, it was all in vain."Why did this happen to me, Miss Mathews?" she wailed. "I was running in the park when suddenly my legs gave way. If Torque hadn't found me, I don't know what would have happened.""Don't worry. I think your legs are paralyzed because of a combination of exhaustion and anemia. It happens to us girls all the time, especially during early adulthood."Tracy looked up expectantly. "Really? Did something like this happen to you at my age?""Yes, of course!" Yara lied. "And my legs recovered after a few days. So, it would be best to stop worrying, finish your meals and rest. That's all the treatment you need."Her words reassured the girl, and she rested on her pillow and closed her eyes.Shortly after, Tyler came upstairs. He had spent the last thirty minutes convincing his parents that his sister's condition was temporary.The
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 073 I Owe You One
Tyler returned from Prince’s Cove after recharging his mystical energy with Yara’s help. This time, they stayed in the aquifer’s waters for a longer period.Yara had accompanied him to the pond, and they had repeated the same ritual. No daylight illuminated their skins, but they could naturally feel each other underwater. However, the duo were now acquainted with each other’s naked bodies. There was no looming awkwardness or shame.To an outsider, their relationship would appear perverted and sexual. For Tyler, their bond was immersed in spirituality. Even though Yara was a very attractive woman, he harbored no untoward intentions for her.On the other hand, Tyler perceived that the beauty enjoyed their unclothed and intimate time underwater. Yara was a virgin and had never progressed beyond the dating stage with guys. He felt guilty for using up most of her daily hours.Was the young woman expecting something more from Tyler? Should he reward her with a more physical relationship?“Be
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 074 Luxury Cars
"What nonsense are you blabbering, Maya?" Steve chided her. "You want to give this arrogant couple a tour of the restricted premium section? Are you nuts?"The salesgirl stepped back, alarmed by her superior's outburst. He was usually abrasive towards her, but today, he was excessively loud and rude. However, Maya fought to keep her composure."Mr. Jones… The gentleman and lady are customers just like the others. It is our duty to cater to their requests. How else are we going to maximize our sales?"Even though Maya was a new recruit with a low salary, she worked hard to learn the technical and sales skills needed to satisfy clients.Steve, on the other hand, although senior to her, often misbehaved with customers, hurting the company's sales. He had survived this long by bootlicking the showroom's owner and sabotaging other salespersons."How dare you lecture me, kid?" Steve snapped at the girl. "Your inexperience clearly shows in your conduct! This couple wants to go around window
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 075 Indecent Proposal
Tyler frowned at the rampaging couple. What was wrong with them? No matter where he went, they popped up like a whack-a-mole game. Should he whack their heads and get rid of them once and for all?“Why are you silent, Tyler?” Melissa fumed. “Cat got your tongue? Are you petrified now that I have exposed you before the salesgirl? How will you run your petty scam now?”“Get out of my sight,” was all Tyler replied.Maya stepped between the two groups, trying to diffuse the tension. “Please, don’t air out personal issues in our showroom. It is against policy. Let the gentleman make his purchase and go about his daily business.”“Gentleman?” Tim Owen fired back. “How young are you, little salesgirl? This man is an ex-convict who goes around swindling billionaires and businesses. He doesn’t have a dime to purchase even a spark plug, let alone an entire car! Look at his ordinary clothes and delinquent attitude! Doesn’t he appear broke and homeless to you?”Maya turned to scrutinize Tyler aga
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 076 Auction
Tim Owen narrowed his eyes at Tyler. What was the loafer playing at? From where did he muster the courage to challenge him to a bid? Had poverty driven him insane? However, the proposal opened up an opportunity for Tim.“Miss Mathews, do you agree to this arrangement?” he asked Yara hopefully. “That you’ll date the man who wins the Rolls Royce challenge?”Yara exchanged furtive glances with Tyler, who winked at her with amusement. “Yes, I agree,” she replied sincerely.Tim could have done a fist pump right then. He had been miserable, thinking Yara would never give him a chance. Now, a golden opportunity had presented itself.Maya looked stupefied. Had a simple car sale become a bidding war right before her eyes? Carlisle Motors paid her a 10% commission on every car sale. The girl usually sold cheap units, getting measly wages. However, the Rolls Royce sale was going to be huge!If Tyler actually purchased the Specter model at showroom price, she would make a commission of fifty grand
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234 You Are Special
Maude Street was downhill on the city map, one of the middle-class housing areas. However, the night scenery from the terrace was fabulous for New Year's Eve. A sea of decoration lights ascended like a wave, rising to Sterling Hill, the highest point."You own Sterling Hill and yet live in this humble home," Natalie said, gazing at the illuminated uphill landscape. "I find that hard to digest."Tyler sighed. "It's for my Mom and Dad. I can't tell them how wealthy I am right now. It's too soon. Moreover, they are happy and comfortable where they live, and I am too."The beauty shrugged. "I guess that makes sense... I… Uh… I can also make up my mind to live here…"The young man did not respond, making her frown. "So… Do you have any?" she asked, trying to sound cheerful."Any what?""New Year resolutions…"The young man smiled thinly. "I don't… Well… As a matter of fact, yes.""Can you tell—""Wishes don't come true if you share them with others. Anyway, how's Silas?"Natalie nodded. "D
233 The Choice
Tyler considered it for a moment and then turned away. “Maybe some other day. Please enjoy the party. The girls are lounging in the living room.”He left, leaving the beauty hanging. Isabella arrived shortly after, excited to talk to him. Tyler exchanged pleasantries with her but again refused to engage privately.The final guest was someone in a hood. The veil lifted to reveal Gina Perry, the international celebrity.“You can’t imagine how difficult it was to dodge the paparazzi and come here,” she grumbled. “It’s in the middle of nowhere! At least give me a hug!”Gina’s ambition was shattered, and she had to settle for a handshake. Only Yara Mathews was missing from the picture, but it was known she was away on important business.After all party preparations were completed, Tracy, Maya, and Britta joined the other girls in the living room. They chatted wildly like old friends and played cards, board games, and charades to pass the time.The men gathered in the kitchen, drinking bee
232 (Free Chapter) New Year’s Special
The Grant household buzzed with noise and activity. Neighbors peeked from their windows and craned their necks from their gardens to know what the hell was going on. It was a three-bedroom home in Maude Street. Tyler had carried out some renovation, but it still looked ordinary. However, judging by the fanfare, one would think it was the Pope’s birthday party. The commotion started when expensive luxury cars arrived in the lane. Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Porche, Audi—you name it. They parked at the intersection for some reason. Guests got off and walked to the Grant house. What was happening? Were the Grants some bigwig family? Then why did they live in such a humble household? Inside the Grant house, energies were high. Tracy rushed from one room to the other, ordering everyone around. She was in charge of the New Year’s Party. Her underlings were older than her, starting with the tall Britta Salvatore. Then there was her boyfriend, Derek Sentinel, the Captain of the Indigo Knights.
231 (Free Chapter) New Year’s Eve Special
Christmas was already history, and Sapphire City was preparing for the New Year celebrations. Restaurants, clubs, hotels, and homes were dressed like brides. There was an economic boom in Sapphire City that year. It created more billionaires and millionaires than in the entire last half-century. Almost every middle-class family was flush with cash, and they didn’t shy away from spending it on holidays. Almost every family. It was the evening of Christmas Eve. A little boy no older than seven walked along the street with an excited smile dancing on his face. A single coin was firmly lodged in his pocket. The boy’s family was poor, and his father struggled with his new garment shop. The man dreamt of building a mall, which was a distant dream. Moreover, the family recently had a baby girl. Money was tight. Christmas had been a lousy affair as they couldn’t afford a Christmas tree, turkey, or gifts. However, the kid’s mother generously gave him a fifty-cent coin as a holiday allowanc
230 Lazarus Briar
The Seraphim King’s mention induced a wave of muttering among the conference members. Lazarus raised his hand to silence them. "The last time I checked, the Seraphim King was dying in Montserrat Prison," he resumed with a louder voice than normal. "What the hell was he doing in El Abyssium? Tell me the truth!" A couple of shadows parted from the room's darkness and gradually slithered towards Dagon and Veronica. The hulk realized this and panicked. "When we reached the Hetacomb site, Butch Salvatore was already there! It was actually him who defeated Goliath!" "So you thought it convenient to claim the credit? You picked up the pieces and ran with the tail tucked between your legs?" The shadows moved faster, now only several feet from Dagon and Veronica. "No, my lord! I killed the Seraphim King with Kraken! He is dead!" Lazarus raised his brows. A gasp of surprise in unison rose from the conference members. It turned into scattered cheers. The Seraphim King was considered t
229 The Coronation Arc Begins
“You will certainly not die if you eat the forbidden fruit,” the serpent said to Eve.~Genesis 3:1-5.***Far off, a secret conference was under way in an undisclosed location. Selected individuals crowded a long table. Some faces were covered with hoods and masks, while others were shadowed. Regardless of the secrecy and covertness, the chatter was loud."What? We lost El Medalla? How could this happen?""Years of hard work and investments ruined? Shame!""What were the mercenaries doing? Did the Red Marauders give up?""Dagon has never failed us before! Does that dog's leash need to be tightened?""How dare the Prince of Petra launch a war against us? Who told him about El Medalla in the first place?""We must retaliate! We have no other alternative!"A man sat at the head of the conference table, paying no attention to the rabble. He looked engaged in deep meditation or profound thought. Suddenly, he stirred, his eyes turning to the side.A surge of incoming energy disturbed his in
228 Note To Readers
The previous chapter marks the end of the Ascension Arc. I applaud and congratulate all readers who have read this far. I hope you enjoyed the journey. However, this is just the beginning. The Ascension Arc will be followed by the Coronation Arc, where Tyler deals with more daunting enemies and situations. New characters will be introduced, and the focus will shift towards those I have ignored till now. We have had a lot of fantasy battles. It is now time to return home and face more down-to-earth challenges. Those who read so far, kindly leave a review under the story's main page. (Note: there is a difference between leaving a comment on a paragraph or chapter and under the main page) I hope you will still accompany Tyler further on his journey. Thanks again for the support and love. Yours fictionally, KAISER KEN P.S: Do read my other story, THE PEERLESS MAN WITH A THOUSAND GIFTS. It is set in the same universe with an equally awesome main character. Thanks.
227 The End
The Salvatore estate was situated in the hilly regions of Sapphire City. It was remote, accessible only by helicopters, ski lifts, and cable cars. Other billionaires of the city were rather unaware and uninterested in the massive terrain covered by the Salvatore estate. They dismissed it as waste hilly lands. Actually, the ancient estate was hidden from commoners through different geographical and magical means. However, the truth was far from it. The area was replete with mines and minerals. It was a treasure trove of riches. Moreover, a thirty-thousand-square-foot castle dominated the Salvatore estate. It was an ancient structure from where Butch used to rule when he was alive. Britta was raised within those premises. Tyler Grant touched down at a site specially selected for the old man’s last rites. As his wings retreated, he noticed a ceremonial gathering had been summoned. They were Salvatore loyalists, castle butlers and staff, and a few of Tyler’s acquaintances. Under Ty
226 Lilith
The resurrected Yara Mathews received no replies from the others. Instead, she was the object of shocked stares from the girls and a blank look from Tyler. She turned from one to the other in utter perplexity. Suddenly, Yara realized she was naked. She let out a feminine scream. With one arm, the beauty covered her breasts and her crotch with the other. “Someone help me…” she whimpered. “I don’t know what’s happening…” Tyler turned his eyes away from the nudity, instead focusing on the charred Hetacomb site. While he dwelt on his emotions, Kat and Britta rushed towards Yara to aid her. “Don’t worry, child!” the goddess called out the soothing words. “Everything’s fine. I’ll manifest some clothes on your body immediately!” “Stay right there, Yara!” the young Salvatore assured her. “We’re coming to help you!” Suddenly, Tyler’s senses tingled. His gaze whipped back to the girls. “Don’t look at her while she is naked!” Britta snapped at him. “What’s wrong with you?” The you