Christian effortlessly caught the hand of the man in the black shirt who was about to hit him. He twisted the man’s hand, saying, “I’ve told you to control your emotions! Don’t take matters into your own hands!”“Argh... damn, let go of my hand!” the man shouted.A stocky man approached, attempting to strike Christian. Before the blow could land on Christian’s face, the man was already infamous for receiving a kick from Christian.Then, Christian pushed the man in the black shirt until he fell. He said, “Anyone else want to mess around? Anyone still wants to hit me as an outlet?”No one answered; all fell silent. But after a while, a voice came from behind, shouting, “I will fight you!”A young man with a long sword walked toward them. His stature did not intimidate Christian at all.He resembled a high schooler studying mechanical engineering who often caused trouble, seeking fights just for the sake of it.Christian smiled thinly, shaking his head. “Just holding a sword, and you dar
This afternoon, Acqwon had just met with Leone and Antonio. They were discussing the formation of the USA Martial Arts Association, which they considered illegal and potentially dangerous.From the initial conversations, Leone and Antonio provided some names of the leaders of the USA Martial Arts Association, including the name and photo of Christian.Even though he wasn’t officially a part of it, Christian’s assistance to the headquarters of the USA Martial Arts Association was worth considering.However, at this moment, Acqwon saw a different side of Christian compared to what he had imagined since noon. The Christian in front of him seemed more like someone from the lower class.Wanting to doubt the person in front of him, but choosing to ask directly, Acqwon inquired, “Are you named Christian Demetri?” in his distinctive husky and deep voice.Christian was surprised to hear this. How could the Minister of Defense know him?“Yes, I am Christian Demetri. Where do you know me from, M
Christian was so confident that he could handle the upcoming challenges when the Minister of Defense intervened to assist Leone.For him, dealing with someone in the political realm would be easier compared to battling upper-class conglomerates who could move freely and without fear. If someone is in the political sphere, they would prioritize their reputation and position.However, Christian was also aware that someone within the political circle, especially a minister, could mobilize individuals or large organizations. That was the only aspect that captured Christian’s attention.“Is Mr. Demetri sure? We’re facing the Minister of Defense, and you are the head of an organization,” Daniel asked, seeking reassurance.Christian took a cigarette, lit it, inhaled deeply, and exhaled slowly through his mouth and nose.“For me, facing the leader of an underground organization is more challenging than dealing with a Minister of Defense. Just stay calm and convey to Master Lee to focus on hea
Christian wanted this issue to end peacefully without any violence like they had always endured. He didn’t want anyone else to get hurt.But when Christian was about to contact Blake, he glanced at the clock and changed his mind. Despite being able to command people to jump into a volcano without being refused, Christian still had a sound mind.It was midnight, time for people to rest.So, he decided to postpone until morning. Only when dawn broke would he contact Blake. After all, there was no emergency at the moment because Leone and Acqwon had just started their discussion, and there was no decision at all from Acqwon on whether he would help or not.Suddenly, Yve woke up and called for Christian.“Christian! It’s late, come on, you need to sleep. You have work tomorrow, remember?”Christian turned and smiled, then approached his wife to sleep and embraced her.The Next MorningChristian contacted Blake via a voice call to invite him to dinner at the Diamond restaurant. He wanted t
When he received information that the person meeting him was an aide to the Minister of Defense, Christian adopted a cold demeanor. He wanted to leave an impression on Acqwon that he couldn’t be dictated to.And assuming Irvin’s visit was related to conveying a message about the USA Martial Arts Association, Christian’s demeanor became even colder.“What do you need?” Christian asked, refusing to shake Irvin’s hand.The aide to the Minister of Defense awkwardly withdrew his hand.“I want to deliver a message from the minister that you’re invited to dinner at his house,” Irvin said, firm yet polite.Christian frowned, listening. Then he asked, “What’s the purpose of his invitation?”Irvin was taken aback as he sensed a change in the atmosphere around the company lobby emanating from Christian. Being from a military background, he was accustomed to such situations and could immediately assess that Christian indeed possessed great strength, similar to the other Masters.“This invitation
After managing to control his cough from choking, Christian glanced at Anika and smiled. He thought his foster mother was just joking with him.“You’re just kidding, Mother!” Christian said, laughing.Then Christian turned his face forward while slowly sucking on his cigarette and exhaling it.“Mother’s not joking, Christian. What I see between you and Zofia is really perfect. I think you two would make an ideal couple. There are so many compatibilities between you that will help you get through happy days together,” Anika said more seriously now.Christian didn’t know how to react to his foster mother’s words.“Wouldn’t it be nice if every day was filled with happiness?” Anika asked, her eyes staring at the edge of Christian’s face as he looked ahead.Then Christian smiled and turned to Anika. Then he said, “Isn’t love about complementing each other, so that the shortcomings of each partner can be covered by the strengths of the other?“If I and Zofia, according to Mother, are very s
Hearing that Leone was willing to spend that much money made Acqwon very tempted.Sure, he was one of the wealthiest ministers in USA, but who doesn’t like money?Yet, Acqwon pretended not to be interested in the money. His dignity was at stake if he were to accept Leone’s offer right away.“The amount of money you’re offering is indeed substantial, but as a minister, I can’t accept it. Getting caught by the anti-corruption commission would be very embarrassing,” said Acqwon, choosing to play it safe.Leone immediately shook his head. He had anticipated the defense minister’s rejection out of fear of being caught by the anti-corruption commission.“Minister, you don’t need to worry. I’m here to provide you with my bank card and ATM card, not in the form of cash or bank transfer. So, I believe this will be very safe because what you’ll be using is my personal data,” Leone said, smiling as he handed over the bank card and ATM card.Acqwon’s eyes widened, a wide smile appearing on his fa
It was understandable that Blake couldn’t quickly decide on Christian’s question. He had to think about his family and the promise he made to Christian some time ago.“If it’s difficult, then don’t answer,” Christian said.He just wanted to know where Blake and his family stood. After that, he would decide what action to take to prevent the defense minister from assisting the USA Martial Arts Association.“To be honest, if your question was only for me personally, I’d readily answer that I would choose. But if I have to consider my entire family, I still can’t decide,” Blake said.Christian nodded. He understood Blake’s internal conflict. If he were in Blake’s position, he would also find it difficult to go against the four largest families in USA.“I understand. I’m just asking for your opinion. If it concerns your family, I’ll personally protect them,” Christian said firmly.Blake weakly nodded his head. He didn’t quite understand the discussion Christian had brought up. Why had Chr