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The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 157 The Contract
Tyler was indeed aware of Quetzalcoatl—a powerful god revered by the Mayans and the Aztecs. The Seraphim King had divine contracts with numerous gods and goddesses. However, the young man, having inherited the legacy only a few months back, hadn’t explored all those connections yet. Tyler walked to his motorcycle and returned with a T-shirt and pants. “First, put on some clothes,” he told the tattooed naked girl, handing them to her. “I don’t need them,” she replied stubbornly. “I live and subsist in the wild.” The young man crossed his arms and cast her a sideways look. “It’s hard to concentrate otherwise. You must be dressed if we are to have a normal conversation.” Kat nodded and donned the clothes reluctantly. They hung loose on her, but the result was a significant improvement over being nude. Tyler realized he was famished, and so was his guest. “You don’t happen to be good at fishing, are you?” The girl shook her head. “I don’t like water. However, I can hunt toads and squ
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 158 Note To Readers
Dear Readers, Thanks for reading my story this far even though my updates are slow. You guys are awesome. I will try to write faster in the immediate future. The 157th chapter marks the ending of the Prelude Arc. It will be followed by the Ascension Arc. Tyler Grant is indeed gifted and powerful. However, the challenges in his path will become more difficult progressively as he edges towards his ascension as the Seraphim King. He realizes it is not a position to be taken lightly. It comes with enormous responsibilities unlike any other in the world. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Tyler's future choices will determine the fate of the world. He will have to make them while weighing the safety and security of his loved ones, some of whom he will first encounter in the Ascension Arc. Tyler will have to make them while facing overpowered, diabolical evil. Without further ado, let's move on with the story. Stay tuned and share on social media if you can! Yours fictionally,
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 159 The Red Marauders
Dagon's muscles rippled as he thrust into the woman under him brutally. The latter screamed in erotic pleasure, driving both of them closer to orgasm.The woman was named Veronica, and she was much wilder and crazier than he was. As Dagon plowed into her like a foundry, she dug her nails into his back, drawing blood. With a final violent thrust, both individuals orgasmed and groaned aloud at the same time.Dagon got off Veronica and lit a cigar. He was six and a half feet tall, ridiculously muscular, with a brown Viking ponytail and beard. He had scars and tattoos on his face, arms, and torso, giving him a rather demonic look.Veronica was almost six feet tall and had an athletic build that would put men to shame. She had an angular face with sharp features and her own distinct allure. However, men other than Dagon feared the woman because she was unstable, and killing came naturally to her."That was incredibly hot, babes," Veronica said, putting on her clothes. "But you lasted only
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 160 Emergency Meeting
A host of the most expensive cars in the world were parked outside Marian Hotel, owned by the Andersons. Security teams of every guest were on alert. On the fourth floor, a secret meeting was taking place.The members included Silas Anderson and his daughter Natalie, Lord Malcolm Douglas and his granddaughter Michele, Dwayne, the leader of the Mosby gang, Derek Sentinel, the Indigo Captain, and the world-famous diva Gina Perry.One of the guests was an odd one out. Yara Mathews.“Lord Douglas, why did you summon this meeting?” Dwayne asked with deference. “Is there something you discuss regarding Sapphire City? And strangely, Mr. Grant is missing. I hope you don’t mean to offend him.”Malcolm took a deep breath and spoke up. “You raised a good point, Dwayne. However, even though I summoned this gathering, I was not the one who asked for it. Regarding Mr. Grant’s absence, I was told this meeting is actually about him.”Malcolm turned towards a beautiful blonde sitting at the end of the
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 161 Secrets
Malcolm Douglas exchanged glances with Dwayne Mosby. The two had pledged to keep Tyler’s secrets buried, especially from his family. It would be troublesome if his little sister knew about the life-threatening dangers Tyler faced on a daily basis. Malcolm cleared his throat and stared down at Tracy. “My dear, if you are talking about your brother’s enmity with the Cooper family, I can assure you the matter is already settled.” Dwayne Mosby also chimed in. “Mr. Grant is under my protection, and you have nothing to fear.” Tracy looked up at Britta, seeking help. The latter stepped forward. “Respected members of this gathering, let me reintroduce myself. I am Britta, granddaughter of Butch Salvatore. He is Tyler’s teacher from Montserrat Prison. I am aware of the secret life Tyler leads. There’s no reason to be secretive since it is a time of urgency.” Dwayne’s eyes widened. “You are the blood of the Seraph-” “It would be best not to mention that word publicly, Mr. Mosby,” Britta int
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 162 Most Dangerous Man
Dwayne, Silas, and Malcolm exchanged shocked glances and jumped to their feet. “What?! Lazarus?! Impossible! God save us!” “Who is he?” Natalie asked curiously. The name struck fear into the hearts of such powerful men and must belong to a formidable villain. Silas turned to his daughter and frowned. “He is the most dangerous man in the country and perhaps the world.” Natalie furrowed her brows in confusion. “I don’t understand, Dad. What’s so scary about him? Is he a mafia leader?” “If only…” was all Dwayne said. He clearly looked unsettled. Britta spoke up. “Lord Briar is no ordinary man. His family came to this country hundreds of years ago from Romania. Right now, he’s one of the richest people in the world and owns overwhelming resources equal to that of a major country. Be it money, labor force, militant armies, mercenaries, arms, armaments, or influence. Lord Briar’s primary objective is to rule over the world.” “How come I never heard of him?” Silas Anderson replied to h
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 163 The Pink Panther Returns
Dagon and Veronica exchanged silent but surprised glances. Gru, their loyal border patrol guard, lay sprawled before them, his back a bloody mess. Clearly, the injuries looked like mauling by a large wild animal.While the others looked stunned, the Red Marauders' two leaders were the least concerned about their follower's demise. Gru was a foot soldier and a dispensable member of their group. They could always recruit more bodies. However, the news the man declared during his last moments was unsettling."That's impossible!" Veronica mouthed with disdain. "There is no way the bloody panther survived last night's battle! Our mercenaries riddled it with bullets while Dagon landed a cursed grenade on its side. I saw the fatal wounds with my own eyes!"Dagon stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Perhaps it is another animal? Panthers are solitary creatures but occasionally hunt with their mates. Considering this one's size, strength, and intelligence, we can also assume it doesn't follow the r
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 164 The Lonely Goddess
The crimson blood of Kat’s dead victims dripped from her monstrous fangs. When she came down the hill towards the Red Marauders camp, About three dozen men from the border patrol ran into her. A fierce battle began, but it was pretty one-sided. Now, only nine men were left alive.Bang! Bang! The mercenaries kept emptying their magazines at the beastly intruder. However, Kat was too fast for them and dodged every single volley.Last night, the Red Marauders had surprised her with the cursed objects. That human weapons could even land a scratch on her divine form came as a shock. She had barely any time to process the sudden devastating hail of bullets and bombs.The surprise attack stunned her for a minute, during which a cursed grenade landed an explosion on her side, rupturing her internal organs fatally.Now that Kat was fully healed and was wary of the cursed objects, the tables had turned. She didn’t let a single attack land on her body. The beastly goddess used the natural battle
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255 The Rose Trail
Tyler needed larger numbers for the Gilded Men to actually act as a shield for Sapphire City, especially now that the world center was being developed right there in Sterling Hill."How's the world center coming along?"Dune, the third lieutenant in charge of city expansion, replied. "My Lord… Lady Yara Mathews is coordinating the World Center project. Representatives from all major countries have already arrived. I'll share a day-to-day update on your phone.""What about their safety?""We've allocated one cultivator to every delegate as a bodyguard. However, our numbers are spread too thin."Tyler sighed. As expected, his organization needed to grow faster to maintain the city's security. What if there's an insurgence of cultivators? He was anxious since his encounter with Amelia."Alright. You may return to Emperor's Cove and coordinate the other cultivators."The four exchanged glances. "But, my lord," Gemini spoke up. "We are your protective detail."Tyler laughed aloud. "Do you
254 The First Disciple
The very next day, Tyler launched the ambitious cultivator program with Derek's help. The latter recruited potential candidates from all over the world through his military contacts.These were talented young people with good family backgrounds and martial arts experience. They were inducted into the cultivator program after rigorous tests of intelligence, personality, and latent abilities.As far as the artificial cultivation tools were concerned, Derek Sentinel was the first test subject. The Mayfair Sapphire itself was turned into a locket that he wore around the neck.Derek was also the first one to learn the art of cultivation. He went on a wilderness retreat to the Salvatore estates with Tyler."Okay, now let's put the training to the test. Make a fist and punch me.""I wouldn't dare attack you, sir," the Indigo Captain replied grimly. "May I hit a tree or a boulder instead?"Tyler shook his head. "I know you can smash trees and boulders with raw strength. However, cultivation i
253 Invention
Half an hour later, Tyler and Derek reached the automobile showroom that the former owned. It was previously called Carlisle Motors but was renamed Maya Motors.Maya, a bright little girl, was its General Manager. She had vehemently opposed the showroom being renamed after her."Sir, it is your property!" the girl had protested. "I cannot have my name on the company title!""Well, you have no choice in the matter," Tyler had replied stubbornly. "You handle all the responsibilities anyway. Moreover, my privacy will be threatened if I use my name on the properties."Maya greeted the duo at the showroom's entrance. "Welcome, sir.""How's our secret project going?" Tyler asked.The female manager looked enthusiastic. "It is running fabulously, sir! We have already manufactured over five hundred units! Would you like a tour?""Most definitely. Actually, I brought Derek to see our operations, and unveil my plan."Maya escorted them to the showroom's VIP elevator. Once the doors closed, she
252 Forgiveness
When Tyler reached the Grant house on Maude Street, he found Derek Sentinel standing guard outside. On seeing him, the man rushed forward and knelt on one knee."Sir, I took Tracy out shopping and distracted her. She knows nothing about what happened earlier. Amelia is still your girlfriend, in her opinion. Now Tracy is resting."Tyler nodded and began to walk past the kneeling Indigo Captain. "Sir, please, may I have a word with you?" the latter begged."Go ahead.""I am very ashamed, sir, for failing you and Tracy! I am prepared to break up with her and go into exile for penance. Moreover, I will accept any other punishment you think I deserve. Death is also welcome."Tyler shook his head. "Enough of that. The danger has been averted. Stand."Derek rose to his feet, but his face still hung in shame. "Please forgive me, sir, and punish me for my tardiness."His young master waved a dismissive hand. "There is nothing to forgive, Derek. A sly woman tricked you, and I know Tracy is stub
251 Adultery
"What are you doing?" Tyler demanded, preparing for a fight. He detected no bloodlust, but the confrontation was unexpected.The beauty glanced at his face up close. "I'm doing what I came here to do, Tyler Grant. To take what is owed to me. Have you forgotten our promise?""What are you talking about? Our promise? I've never met you before!"Amelia disregarded his shock. Her hand moved to his face, and her soft fingers touched his rugged cheek. Something in Tyler allowed it. What was wrong with him suddenly? Why were his defenses down?"Listen, lady. I don't have the time—"Then, abruptly, the memory flooded into his mind. A blast from the past. He was probably younger than ten years.It was Christmas, and the boy wanted to purchase food from Mama's Bakery. Because of his disheveled appearance and lack of money, the obese guard turned him away with humiliation.Tyler was about to leave when a little ran outside the bakery, calling to him. She offered him a chocolate pastry.The boy d
250 Amelia
On hearing the lovesick words, Tracy's cheeks immediately turned red in embarrassment. "Oh… I'm so sorry…"Naturally, lovers separated by distance and time were forced to sacrifice their sexual urges. They would look for a chance to jump each other's bones during a reunion. Tracy was old enough to know that."Stupid, stupid me!" she blurted, evidently flustered. "You lovebirds need private time!" Before leaving, Tracy whispered to her brother, "Good choice, bro. You knocked it out of the park. Amelia is a keeper. Don't let her escape."Tyler pursed his lips. "Don't worry. I won't let her escape so easily," was the rather morbid reply.Once Tracy exited the bakery, Tyler sat across the table and gave the stranger a piercing gaze."Who are you?" he asked bluntly. "What do you want from me?""And what was that lover's farce about? I don't know any Amelia! I've never heard or seen you before."In response, the exotic beauty stood to her full height gracefully. She was in a black, trendy
249 The Stranger
Tyler met Derek Sentinel at the junction of Bakery Alley in West Sapphire. As soon as the young man saw her sister's boyfriend, he grabbed him by the neck and slammed him into an electric pole."You swore to protect my sister! Why did you leave her alone?! Where were you when she was taken?"The wind was knocked out of Derek. He took the punishment without complaints and instead lowered his face in shame.Earlier, the Indigo Captain had received a call from Tyler demanding he come to Bakery Alley immediately. Apparently, Tracy's life was in danger, and it was because of his stupidity."Did the cat get your tongue?!""Sir…" Derek groaned. "I was with Tracy when the stranger arrived and invited her to this location. Your sister insisted it was a private meeting between women; therefore, men weren't allowed. She wouldn't listen to me at all!""You know how stubborn your sister is. Moreover, the stranger claimed she was your close acquaintance. My hands were tied."Tyler let the man go bu
248 The New World Order
The conference room echoed with tunes. The perplexed dignitaries whipped out their devices and began answering the calls and reading the messages."What?! The child trafficking group was wiped out?""I don't believe this! The bombs were found, and the terrorists surrendered?""The hijacked plane was returned?""The workers in the collapsed mine were rescued?" "The hostages are back home?""The humanitarian supplies were recovered?"Apparently, all the problems the elite members had stated had already been solved! They looked at each other in utter disbelief, trying to understand what was going on.It was time for Yara to speak up. "Respected dignitaries! Let me illuminate you about what happened! Lord Tristan fixed your problems while you were on your way from your nations! This is how capable he is.""What? Impossible!""That's inconceivable!""Is Lord Tristan really that powerful?""His scale of operations is even grander than Lord Butch!"The grateful members turned towards Tyler
247 The Elite Conference
The dignitaries in the conference room came from all over the world—Europe, China, Russia, India, Japan, and so on. They were CEOs of multinationals, government officials, and even from international agencies.As soon as Yara announced Tyler's new alias—Tristan Salvatore, the room became flooded with gossip and whispers. The members exchanged surprised glances and even voiced their confusion."Miss Mathews!" the representative from China began. "With due respect. We accepted your invitation because we were promised an audience with Lord Butch Salvatore. We've met him before, and he is a much older man."The others nodded in agreement. "We do not recognize Lord Tristan, regardless of him being related to the man we seek.""Moreover, we usually meet in the Salvatore Estate. Why are we at Emperor's Cove in Sapphire City?"Yara offered the group a professional smile and stepped forward. "I regret to inform you that the Lord Salvatore you knew passed away a few months back. His unfortunate
