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The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 168 Tactical Retreat
As Tyler glided high above the lively green sprawl of jungle, strong winds buffeted against his muscular constitution. Human bodies aren't aerodynamic and would typically be heavily injured in a winged flight. However, the young man was not an ordinary human. His body was more robust than an aircraft's fuselage.Kat held onto Tyler tightly, her eyes locked on him with admiration and awe. Her eyesight occasionally took nervous glimpses of the distant forest canopies below. After all, she was hundreds of feet above the ground!Panthers weren't scared of heights but terrified of being away from a firm topsoil! However, Kat felt secure in Tyler's arms. And why wouldn't she? He just rescued her from surefire death with abilities that defied logic. His arms were probably the safest place in the world!Kat reflected on Tyler's display of godly powers. Was the last Seraphim King this powerful? Did he have the authority to commune with Quetzalcoatl in his early days? Definitely not.Then how d
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 169 God’s Favorite
Tyler rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Well, I'm not so sure about that. I simply call out to the gods, and they respond immediately. I never really had a problem in that matter. My assumption was that's how the whole contract thing works?"Kat shook her head. "No! I have memories of my previous vessel. Your predecessor lacked such prowess in his early days. It took thirty years for Butch Salvatore to establish trust with the highest tier, the primordial gods! Don't brush it off as a simple feat!"The young man raised an eyebrow. It was not surprising that the goddess Tezcatlipoca would be familiar with Butch, his teacher and precursor. He was the one who framed the divine contracts anyway. "What is this highest tier you speak of? Aren't all gods the same?"The girl facepalmed herself. She was about to answer the question with annoyance when a low rumble was heard. It was her stomach."Kat is hungry," she said rather adorably. "Please feed me."Twenty minutes later, both of them were go
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 170 The Vanishing Act
When Tyler and Kat reached the outskirts of Kona village, the sun was low on the horizon. In the beginning, they carried out some reconnaissance in the periphery. However, the previously well-guarded village had no border patrol anymore. Where did the mercenaries go?Moreover, when Kat last retreated from Kona, she saw vultures hovering over it, waiting to scavenge hundreds of Mayan corpses. There was no sign of vultures anymore. What happened in the village while she was gone?Were the Red Marauders holed up inside Kona, prepared to use the villagers as hostages? Their lieutenant, Spaniela, had suffered a crushing defeat at Tyler's hand. She had seen how powerful the man was. A mercenary hunter did not witness supernatural abilities like weather control and divine wings every day. It would have freaked out the woman.Tyler's pairing with the Pink Panther would make them an unstoppable force of nature. It would be urgent for Spaniela to report this coalition to her leader.Naturally,
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 171 Ants and Hyenas
"From what I have heard, Dagon and Veronica don't run from a fight," Tyler said without emotion.The young man had been standing quiet since the conversation began. Everyone else was using the Yucatec Mayan language, which he neither understood nor spoke.However, within seconds, Tyler used his mystical powers to learn and master the language. Now that he finally uttered words, he spoke pure, unadulterated Yucatec Mayan. His accent and intonation were perfect as if he were a native speaker.Akna turned her gaze towards Tyler and clenched her jaw. "Foreigner! You speak our language flawlessly. Yet, I can see you are not from our lands. Your kind are our enemies and are unwelcome here!"The other Mayans murmured their approval. They were stumped why their protectress goddess let a foreigner walk beside her. Was he a paramour or concubine?"Tyler Grant is no ordinary man," Kat replied sternly. "I have a divine contract with him, and you will treat him with the same respect and reverence
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 172 Legend Of The Green Monk
The Mayan crowd exchanged nervous glances and murmurs among them in response to Tyler's words. It's as if they had heard the death knell."Did he say he came here for the Green Monk?""Is the foreigner suicidal?""Maybe he is ignorant about Yaax Monje's power?"Kat walked up to Tyler and turned him towards herself by the shoulder. "What nonsense are you spouting? Why would you come seeking him in your wildest dreams? Tell me that is a lie!"The young man reined in his excitement for a moment. Clearly, the Mayans knew a great deal about the Green Monk, but they were terrified of the entity. If Tyler appeared too excited, they might clam up and refuse to share information that he desperately needed. The last thing he wanted to do was force or hypnotize a community that had lost loved ones on the same day."I didn't mean to scare your followers," he said to the goddess calmly. "The purpose for making El Abyssium my destination was to find and extract a rare spiritual object—a chakra need
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 173 Soulmate
Tyler took a few steps back in surprise. Did he hear Akna's words wrong? If not, she must be definitely joking—a Mayan version of dark humor. However, the village chief's expression was consistent and unyielding. She was dead serious, and the village crowd also glared at him as if he were a criminal. Tyler's shocked gaze shifted to Kat, seeking an explanation or help regarding Akna's absurd pronouncement. But the goddess turned her face away and utterly clammed up. What sort of prank was this? The young man took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. It was a long time since he was last flustered. What did Akna just say? That Kat was his newlywed wife? That never happened! "What are you talking about?" Tyler mouthed in confusion. "You must be mistaken, little girl. We aren't married at all. I only renewed the divine contract that my predecessor made with Tezcatlipoca. It would be ridiculous to suggest that it was a betrothal!" The village chief crossed her arms and scoffed at the m
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 174 Tamales And Cochinita
Tyler was still reeling in disbelief. Was a goddess really his wife? Images of his past encounter with women flashed across his mind. Wasn't he supposed to have a romantic courtship before getting hitched? What about Natalie? What about Isabella, Yara, and Gina? How would they react? What about his parents and Tracy? Weren't they supposed to see his fiancee first? Instead, the young man appeared to have a shotgun divine wedding that could not be annulled. While Tyler was lost in thought, his silence gave Kat the answer she sought. "I understand," she said bitterly, tears streaming down her eyes. "You don't want me." Kat covered her face as her heart sank and her lips trembled. Why did she build cobwebs of wonder after meeting a stranger? As a goddess, she could have no partners unless it was through a divine contract. She was doomed to be alone throughout her life. That was her destiny. Kat decided she would gallop far off and live in the woods and wilderness where she belonged
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 175 Alliance Of Greed
Mark Cooper, his son Trent, and his future daughter-in-law Erica sat in an armored car as they headed toward an exciting destination.“I knew you’d make me proud someday!” Mark said, patting his son on the back.Trent beamed at him and put on an act of humility. “My only goal is the Cooper’s family’s prosperity, Dad. Besides, Erica also had a minor role to play.”Erica was infuriated that Trent took all the credit, knowing very well that she was the one who had made everything happen. However, the young woman swallowed the bitter pill and put on a plastic smile. “No, it was you all along, dear. I was a bystander.”Trent had had a rough month with a spate of unfortunate events. First, Tyler Grant crashed his wedding to steal his fiancee. The scoundrel dunked Trent’s face in hot soup, giving him a permanent change in facial color.Tyler also beat up his guards and humiliated the to-be-wed couple in public. Even though Mark Cooper got the Mosby gang involved, the scoundrel escaped punish
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244 King And Queen
Michelle tugged at Terence’s sleeve. “Terry… You’re making a big mistake… Don’t make Tyler angry… He is very powerful… It won’t end well…”“Please stay out of this, Princess. Whatever tricks this lout has been playing on you, I will put an end to them today. Let me handle the fraud. I will arrest and put him in prison!”Tyler crossed his arms and took a deep breath. “Okay, I don’t have time for your nonsense. So, let’s settle this quickly. If any of you can pull your trigger, I will surrender and ask for forgiveness.”Terence eyed the man in confusion for a moment, then laughed aloud. “Do you have a death wish? So be it!”He turned to the other guards and pointed at Tyler. “Men! Open fire at him!”“NOOO!” Michelle screamed. She tried to rush forward, but the others had formed a barrier.Whoosh! It appeared as if a sharp gust of wind blew against the men. Tyler’s image seemed to disappear for a second and then reappear.A second later, the entire royal guard found themselves on the ter
243 The Crimson Captain
One of the three Crest estates of Sterling Hill was Monarch Hall. It was across the river from Tyler’s Emperor’s Cove.Monarch Hall differed from the other two estates in that it was built two centuries ago. It was an imposing structure designed like a fortress, with turrets, towers, and battlements reminiscent of medieval times.The royal family of Petra owned Monarch Hall. The late Lord Malcolm barely ever visited it. However, after the latter’s passing, his granddaughter, Michelle, vacated the Douglas Mansion and moved to Sterling Hill.It was believed that the Princess made this decision on the advice of her dying grandfather. Malcolm was on his deathbed when he summoned Michelle and warned her she was surrounded by enemies on all sides.“Stay close to Mr. Grant…” the old man said. “He rescued you once and will protect you in the future. He is the only man I trust.”Malcolm referred to the incident when a demon abducted Michelle the previous year. She was taken to the dungeons, wh
242 Miss Anderson
A hundred negative thoughts filled Tyler's mind. Did Lilith disobey his orders and harm Natalie? No, that was unlikely. Was it an enemy abduction?The young man wouldn't usually get flustered over something like this. However, Natalie Anderson was his weakness.Tyler soared higher, looking for the duo in the estate. Not before long, he found them. His superhuman sight caught a vehicle speeding on the front lawn of Emperor's Cove. As he descended, the young man could recognize Yara and Natalie driving towards the main gate in a golf cart.Was Natalie furious with him for abandoning her? Yes, that was it! How shallow of him to leave her with Lilith in a strange hot spring in the middle of a forest!Tyler sighed. The mistake could be amended. Natalie wasn't a cruel person and was somewhat reasonable. All he had to do was apologize profusely and turn on his charm—an effortless task.Tyler landed a few paces ahead of the golf cart, making Yara hit the brakes."Nat…" he began, as his wings
241 Polygamy
The goddess stared back at Tyler, hatred, and betrayal swimming in her eyes. Or was it mixed with doubt and self-loathing? It was difficult for Tyler to tell, with sharp claws inside his chest and while drowning in his own blood.But clearly, Kat wasn’t enjoying killing the one she loved. As moments passed and she realized Tyler wasn’t resisting her attack, her expression turned to one of disbelief.Why wasn’t he defending himself? What was wrong with him? Didn’t he cheat on her? Aren’t Seraphim Kings all womanizers?Why would Tyler be any different? Why would such a powerful man allow his rejected divorcee to take his life?Something changed in Kat’s eyes, and her arm slackened. Tears rolled down her cheeks. The goddess pulled out her hand from the man’s chest.“Aaarghhh!” Tyler groaned as the sharp claws slipped out of his broken ribs and chest cavity.Kat stood on her toes and kissed him on the lips. “Please… Heal yourself… Please… I’m so sorry…”The young man smiled bitterly and l
240 A Woman’s Fragrance
Tyler nodded, and he laid out the details of why he had to break their divine marriage bond. It was for returning to El Abyssium in the past. Butch Salvatore and his contracted Mayan goddess aided the time travel."Ixchel helped you, huh?" Kat finally said, uncrossing her arms."Why? Is that a problem?""That bitch couldn't secure a marriage contract with your master, Butch Salvatore. She would've been really jealous that I created one with you."Tyler furrowed his brows. "I don't understand. What was the difference between Ixchel's contract with my master and ours?""You're silly, aren't you, Tyler Grant?" the goddess asked with hands on her hips. "Don't you remember that our contract was renegotiated before you saved me from the Red Marauders trap?""In fact, you added your own clauses to the new contract. Such intimate actions create divine bonds that are even greater than marriage. Even the primordials wouldn't dare break them.""Unless one of us breaks it…" Tyler concluded with a
239 The Pink Panther Returns
Tyler emerged from the water with clothes drenched and dripping. His well-defined muscles rippled under the wet fabric, that would ordinarily be a treat for any woman. However, there was no audience for this spectacle.Tyler had swum across the river to the other side of Emperor's Cove. He had landed at one of the other two luxurious estates in the Crest tier of Sterling Hill.Sterling Hill had three tiers of living spaces. The Foothills was the lowest, with standard apartments and houses. The Midlands had villas and mansions. The Andersons' estate was situated there.Finally, the Crest tier was the most premium and expensive level, with only three estates, one of which was owned by Tyler—Emperor's Cove.The second estate belonged to the royal Petra family, where he stood right now.Rustle! Rustle! Something rushed towards him at a frightening speed in the grass—a large wild animal, based on the tremors and growls. Tyler stood his ground because he knew what it was.Roar! A massive pi
238 Sinful Women
The young woman was taken aback. Did Tyler abandon her so easily? She was so excited and horny about their union. Moreover, he left her with—"You're not Yara, but Lilith, aren't you?" she asked anxiously.Yara's mysterious revival had to be explained somehow, and Tyler decided to tell Natalie what really happened. Besides, Lilith was foul-mouthed and downright rude to everyone other than her master. It was better to share the truth with everyone. Answering questions about Yara's drastic change in personality was a more arduous task."Bingo!" the demoness mocked, laughing aloud. "Now, how shall we spend our time? I have an idea!"She grinned widely, making her sharp fangs appear. Her black eyeballs also manifested. "Let me explore that tight, skinny body of yours. Perhaps we can commit some sin before my master returns!"Natalie's eyes widened, and she swam away from the pool's bank. "Don't be ridiculous! Stay away from me!"Lilith's shovel-tipped tail whipped out and wagged behind h
237 Coitus Interruptus
Tyler looked down at Lilith with his best poker face so as not to betray his genuine emotions. Was Tezcatlipoca, the Mayan goddess he called Kat, really on her way to his location?After the epic battle of El Abyssium, Tyler instructed Kat to bring Britta to the Salvatore estate. She did as she was told without protest.The young man expected her to stay behind for Butch Salvatore's funeral. He remembered how heartbroken she was after their divorce and wanted an amicable conversation about it.However, unexpectedly, Kat left the estate before Tyler arrived. She only left a word behind with Britta that she was going on a soul-searching journey. What was that supposed to mean?The young man hadn't heard of her until tonight. Where did she disappear to? What were her present intentions?"Are you sure about this, Lilith? How would Kat know where I am?"The demoness lowered her head a bit. "I'm afraid I don't have that information, My Lord. I detected your ex-wife's presence from a few mil
236 Make Me Yours
The beauty shifted closer to her boyfriend and turned her back to him. She moved her hair to the front, exposing her zipper. "Go ahead," she urged.Tyler let out a chuckle of relief. He silently grabbed the zipper and slid it right down to the bottom. Slowly and gracefully, Natalie removed the dress from her shoulders and slid out her arms. It slid down to her waist, revealing that she wore a white silk bra.Tyler gulped anxiously, his eyes on the girl's beautiful exposed back. His mystical energies fought against the arousal, as was his training. However, he commanded them to give it a break just this once.Natalie fiddled with the dress and pushed it over her hips. It slid down her thigh and dropped to the ground with a rustle.The young woman sported a white thong on her lower body. "If I had known we were going to do something intimate, I'd have worn something special on the inside," she murmured shyly.Tyler took off his shirt in a swift motion and approached his lover from behin
