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The Return of Don Denver CHAPTER 81
The air was perfumed with wildflowers and the rich scent of pine. Lush greenery framed the picturesque outdoor venue where the wedding of Jessie Mason and Fred Forder was set to take place.Guests arrived in droves, dressed in their finest attire, eagerly anticipating the ceremony that would unite the two families.Denver, however, arrived wearing a simple formal shirt and pants, which weren’t even ironed.Unlike others’ eyes which were filled with joy, Denver’s had a fierce determination in his eyes.As he was looking for Peter Mason, Sia took two glasses of wine and approached him.“Hey, Denver, it’s so surprising to see you here,” she offered him a glass of wine while showering a heart-warming smile.Denver was momentarily stunned by her because she looked like a completely different lady in this sexy attire. “Uh, ahem, thanks, but I don’t drink.”Sia blinked twice. “What? You don’t… drink?”Did she hear it correctly?Was he lying just to avoid a conversation with her?“I didn’t mi
The Return of Don Denver CHAPTER 82
The faint sounds of laughter and music spilling through the grand doors of the wedding hall were stopped by a man’s words.Dressed in a normal attire, with no suit or a tie, he didn’t seem like he belonged to be walking on a carpeted floor covered in pink flower petals or be under the dazzling display of twinkling fairy lights and white drapery.The people all had their eyes fixed on Denver, wondering who he was and what his issue was.Whispers rippled through the crowd as tension thickened the air.“Who the hell are you?” Peter Mason, the bulky old man with a bald head, stepped forward on the wedding stage and glared at Denver who wasn’t even holding any gift item in his hands. So, Denver appeared worthless in Peter’s eyes. “Do you even have the invitation card? Who let a bastard like you into the wedding hall?”“No one needs to invite death,” Denver replied in a cold tone. “Some things in life don't require approval. A trashy wedding like this doesn’t need an invitation, either. Th
The Return of Don Denver CHAPTER 83
With muscles like granite and a face set in a grimace, Gregg advanced menacingly, ready to not just throw Denver out of the wedding but do a lot more.Gregg, who was calm so far, wanted to teach a harsh lesson to Denver, so he attacked without reserve, anger radiating off him like heat from a fire.But Denver was no slouch.Fueled by a fire that could not be extinguished, he blocked the powerful punches of Gregg, then sidestepped when a wild swing of an arm came at him.Gregg’s fist grazed past Denver’s chest.Denver used the momentum and pivoted like a whirlwind. His left elbow smashed Gregg’s jaw.Gregg withstood the nasty blow and whipped his knee in Denver’s back.BAM~~!!The impact was stressful, Denver felt as if his entire spine suffered many cracks.“You’re all talk but no substance,” Gregg grabbed Denver’s shoulders from behind and went in for another knee-kick to the spine with the full intent to permanently cripple him.However, at the last moment, Denver brought his hand t
The Return of Don Denver CHAPTER 84
A few minutes earlier.Lark was watching Denver fight Gregg.After getting knocked to the ground, Denver got back up and fought and adjusted to the opponent’s pace, thereby slowly draining the opponent’s confidence.Lark saw that and smiled. “Yeah, that’s the Denver I know. The monster who doesn’t go down no matter how badly he gets hit. A nightmare to fight against for anybody…. But you’re still not there. You’re still far from what you used to be…. to the point it’s pitiful to watch you like this.”The Denver he knew could put opponents to permanent bed rest with just one strike anywhere on their bodies, damaging their lungs or liver or kidneys.But the current Denver was struggling against someone whom he would have breezed through if he was what he used to be.Even after Denver somehow managed to win against Gregg, Lark did not look satisfied.“If you return like this, you will be swallowed alive. I can’t let that happen.”Lark then personally stepped in and stood in front of Pete
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Even though Lark was wearing a mask, Sia still knew that it was him. She was excited to see who would win.“Interesting. Will the thin guy really be able to make Denver retreat?” she wondered as she eagerly watched the proceedings.“Ugh, my hand,” Peter was still softly crying in pain because his wrist still hurt. “Mr. Lark, please put that bastard in his place for me. I will then give you the partnership you wanted.”Lark smiled. “I like what you said. Consider it done.”Lark had asked Peter for partnership in his finance business. Peter was not interested because he couldn’t find out much about Lark other than that he was investing in many private companies and businesses. He believed Lark to be just a billionaire playboy who didn’t know much about the world.“Consider what done?” Denver snorted. “I’m not going anywhere until I hear an apology from you, Peter.” He briefly looked at the bride Jessie Mason. “Can’t you make your father apologize?”Jessie frowned at him in anger. “Why s
The Return of Don Denver CHAPTER 86
Denver forgot about the rest of the crowd as he focused all of his senses on Lark.He didn’t believe he was better than his opponent or more skillful.But he believed that he could make up for his lack of experience with his heart.The technique Lark had shown was truly mesmerizing and fearful even.On top of that Lark was much faster than Gregg, even though it didn’t seem like Lark was giving it all.Despite all the lingering doubts he had in his mind, Denver believed in himself to openly say, “I will beat your ass.”His heart raced at this moment, as the result of this fight could mean two different things.Either he’d go back home as a peaceful, proud boyfriend of Catherine who solved her land issue with his own two hands, or he might suffer a humiliating defeat and then get sent to jail, too.Lark, on the other hand, wanted to prove himself by defeating Denver in order to make him realize that he wasn’t ready yet.“You can watch the water flow, but I’m no water,” Lark said, smilin
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Lark left the wedding hall, chewing a bubble gum to mask off the wine smell.“Sorry, Mom,” he looked at a picture in his purse. It was an old, unclear picture of him as a young boy with his mother next to him. “I’m trying to quit alcohol, but I’m unable to do it. But I promise you, I will not marry until I quit all my bad habits.”After putting the purse back in his pocket, he looked at his fist.He remembered the time he threw a punch at Denver.“I was planning on breaking his nose with that punch,” Lark muttered under his breath and smirked. “He shouldn’t even have been able to see it coming, but he didn’t just see it but also reacted to it. His body, at least, is not in a poor state. If the problem is only with his mind, then… everything becomes more unpredictable.”He faintly smiled.“This is certainly interesting.”Meanwhile, inside the wedding hall.“What suddenly changed?” Denver asked Peter while looking at the item in Peter’s hand. “Did the check you received from him change
The Return of Don Denver CHAPTER 88
“Mom, let’s see the results first. Until then, I’m not saying a word against Denver, much less live away from him,” Catherine replied in a calm but firm voice.“Tsk,” Subrina felt like beating her daughter. “If you weren’t an adult now, I would have beaten some sense into you!”“If you weren’t my mom, I would have long broken your nose, too,” Catherine said, shocking her mother.“Y-You… You’ve grown bold after your dad died.”“Yeah. I’ve been living with my own strength for the past two years,” Catherine stated. “It helped me see the world in a whole different light. I’m not saying it was a good thing that Dad died, but I’ve learned a lot through hardships.”“Hmph, all you did was maintain that shitty pool, and you call that hardship?” Subrina mocked her.Catherine found it difficult to maintain her calm. “You don’t know how many people threatened me to sell that land for a cheaper price. Even the likes of Peter Mason have their eyes on that land, Mom. Right now, it may not be worth m
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“How are you able to conjure the power of white blood cells outside your body?” Mickey asked.The white lightning streaks around Denver’s fists thickened. “Maybe they just want to prevent my heart from getting sad.”“Is that so?” Mickey squinted his eyes. (His blood is reacting to his thoughts as if it has some level of sentience. It’s interesting, but it feels annoying, thinking about it.)“Why? Are you jealous that you can’t do it?” Denver asked with a serious expression. He was just trying to understand what kind of a person Mickey was, even though it wouldn’t change much.“Why would I be jealous?” Mickey released golden light around his whole body, and it was so strong that the black floor under his feet was fading away as if it couldn’t withstand its nature. “You will experience the loss of losing your lover and your beloved Green Fang as well. On top of that, you will lose this fight against me. But don’t worry. I won’t kill you. I will keep you alive just enough to keep hanging
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“The three minutes have already passed,” Catherine shouted at Black Dragon even though he ignored her words.That didn’t stop her.“No matter how powerful you are or how high of a rank you hold in Hawkers,” Catherine blurted, “you are only as good as your integrity. It seems like First Son Mickey and the guardian Black Dragon don’t have any integrity whatsoever.”By doing so, she caught Black Dragon’s attention.“Your rantings may sound good in audiobooks,” Black Dragon said, “but reality is far from different.”“So you’re admitting that you have no integrity then,” Catherine barked.“I never said that.”“But that’s what you meant. You are clearly not fit for the guardian post.”Black Dragon frowned. “You shouldn’t have said that.” He turned to face her. “Take those words back.”“Or what?” Catherine snorted. “You think I’m afraid of you? If you’re a real man, you would have stopped the fight after three minutes, but you are not, which is why you didn’t stick to your word.”“I’m sorry,
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“If I win, you’ll need to spend time in my bedroom tonight!”Kuro’s big idea was to disrupt Denver’s concentration and also win the two girls at that.“Bitter Wind Blasts!”However, both Sheryl and Catherine reacted simultaneously as if they were ready for his attack.Sheryl was able to easily deflect his attack, whereas Catherine had to exert some of her energy to just block the attack which had so much energy put into it.“So this guy can heat up the wind from his punching the air?” Catherine frowned as she felt her hands burning as if they were put on a frying pan.“Heh,” Kuro smirked. “I’ve been practicing aura from a young age. You think your aura can match mine? I’m many stages above you, stupid girl!”“Is that so?” Catherine used her ability, and Kuro suddenly felt pressure above him, which forced him to slow down.“W-What’s this?” Kuro was startled. “Why do I feel like my body has grown five times heavier?”“That’s because of this stupid girl,” Catherine went for a swift punch
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At Golden Tower.Serena rushed over to Lily’s room and said, “The devil’s cube has been cast on Mount First.”“Ho… what do they not want us to see?” Lily wondered.“Should I go and check?” Serena asked.“Don’t go by yourself. Send someone expendable,” Lily replied.“I’ll pick someone outside our kettle then,” Serena said and quickly left.Lily was drawing a paintbrush on the wall. The image looked like a forest with a single lily flower standing out more than the other flowers and beasts.“Only the guardians are given the devil’s cubes,” Lily thought. “Are Black Dragon and Mickey having serious duels? Why now of all times? No, it doesn’t make sense. They must be fighting someone else. But who would be stupid enough to intrude Mount First, a place that’s creepy to say the least. I wonder which fool dared to go there this time.”At the same time, elsewhere in Hawk Park.Philip and Sedrick were eating breakfast by the beach. Both of them could feel the presence of the devil’s cube.“Do y
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“What the heck?” Catherine was dumbfounded as she looked around.Everything was black inside the cube-like space, but there was still just enough light somehow.“It feels like we’re in another dimension,” Catherine opined. “What is this?”“You’ve got it right,” Sheryl said. “Black Dragon used a treasure to create a subspace. We’re still in our dimension, but as long as these black walls aren’t broken, everything we do here will not affect the outside world.”“So, there’s no reason for the brothers to hold back, huh…” Catherine was growing nervous.Even though she was the one who suggested the duel, she was still nervous because Mickey had this invincible aura around him.“What does this First Son actually do?” Catherine asked curiously.“From what I know, he owns many big betting companies. He also buys items for a cheaper price and sells them for a higher price,” Sheryl said.“So, he’s like a stock market trader and a fraudster?” Catherine snorted. “That’s no big deal. What was Denve
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Mickey was heading back up the mountain, but then the moment his spiritual construct saw Denver, he stopped in his tracks.“What’s wrong, Lord?” Nox asked.Mickey’s blood started to stir, and all the plant life and rocks on Mount First began to tremble.Nox’s heart shook for a second as he was expecting it.Kuro, on the other hand, was over a hundred feet away, but the pressure made his knees lose strength. (What’s with this bloodlust? It’s on par with Shindo. No, maybe even more.)Black Dragon, however, continued drinking white rum rather casually as if he had an inkling of understanding about the ongoing situation.Even though Denver and others were underground, they could also feel the pressure.The earth above them got ripped off like a roof getting blown away against strong wind.“You two. Leave,” Denver told them.“How can we leave you behind?” Catherine grabbed his hand. “Let’s fight together.”“This is an order,” Denver commanded.“You think I’m your subordinate?” Catherine ba
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“Go on. Take him away,” Mickey said, waving his hand. “Even injured pet dogs take time to trust humans again. You are left hurt and heartbroken by your boss, so I know that it will take time for you to trust me. I will not force you, but I will wait for you to come to me.”Sheryl wasn’t sure why he was spouting the good-guy nonsense in this situation.Was he really expecting her to believe his words?Either way, she picked up Lark whom Nox had dropped on the ground.As she took a couple of steps, Mickey said, “Tell Denver that I won’t have to do anything about Rose Park. The other rankers are not going to let it thrive. I’m not going to bother myself with him unless he overcomes the weaker ones. Only when I think he’s worthy of time, I’ll directly confront him. Until then… tell him to be careful.”A madman’s feat was never certain till he gave it, Sheryl thought. Mickey was a madman in his own right.Sheryl briefly stopped and turned back. “I know you will not like what I’m about to
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“What brought you here, Madam Green Fang?” Mickey sarcastically asked.“I was selling flowers, and I thought this mountain might have some potential flower lovers,” Sheryl responded. “But all your faces scream fire that burns the flowers and everything to ashes.”“Ah, and here I thought you might have finally opened your eyes and given up on Denver,” Mickey said, “and you came to be under my wing.”“It’s common sense to only stay under the wing of someone who actually wants to protect you,” Sheryl retorted.“It’s harsh of you to say that,” Mickey maintained a calm but somewhat serious expression. “You can ask any of my workers, and they’ll tell you how wonderfully I take care of them.”“Oh, save your lies, Mickey,” Sheryl harrumphed. “You think I don’t know how you casually kill people who work for you. You treat their lives as if they’re worth nothing!”“I only am cruel to those who commit mistakes,” Mickey replied.“Even a king wouldn’t be so arrogant,” Sheryl blurted, “and you’re n
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Black Dragon was fast as lightning.Lark didn’t even see Black Dragon’s movement. Even Nox was a fraction of a second late to pull Lark back.But then Mickey caught Black Dragon’s wrist and stopped his hand before it reached Lark’s neck.On top of that, the wind generated by his arm movement was also nullified by Mickey.Nevertheless, Lark’s face was filled with sweat. “I knew you were short-tempered, Easter Garden, but you’re just a bomb ready to explode whenever it wants.”“Why did you stop me?” Black Dragon looked at Mickey. “What he said makes him a traitor. And he must be killed. His head must be hanged, and everyone shall know why he died.”“He was obviously joking,” Mickey said and looked at Lark. “Weren’t you?”“...Yeah, I was,” Lark replied without blinking.“That’s not something you joke about,” Black Dragon caught Lark’s little finger and ripped it off the left hand.Lark screamed for a second, but he quickly bore the pain and made no sound.“I would have taken the entire a
