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The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 102 : Next Steps
The muted glow of the television cast flickering shadows across the brightly lit restaurant as Lloyd and Mason sat in silence, their eyes fixed on the news broadcast. .The anchor's voice, solemn and deliberate, conveyed the shocking news"Former Mayor Henry Numa was found dead in his prison cell earlier today... authorities have yet to release further details surrounding his sudden demise"Mason leaned forward, his elbows resting on his knees, and let out a low whistle "Well, that's a twist I didn't see coming" he murmured, glancing sideways at Lloyd Lloyd was still in complete shock at what he was seeing.What were the chances that just as soon as he was about to meet the mayor for information on the Lancaster and Capital M gangs, he ended up dead.Of course the thought that consumed his mind right now was who was responsible...."I guess there goes your only lead" commented Mason, snapping Lloyd out of his thoughts."What are you talking about?" he asked "With Numa gone, do you h
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 103 : The Weight of Secrets
The moment Ivan’s accusation cut through the smoky air of the Grimshade Bar, the atmosphere turned electric. His words "That’s a lie"hung between them like a blade poised to strike. The usual murmur of the bar faded into the background, leaving only the tense silence of their booth. Jacob’s fingers tightened around his glass, the ice cubes clinking softly, he despite his unusual silence throughout the conversation, as he was in deep thought of his own, Ivan's words to Morty had brought him back to the scene.Morty’s chair screeched violently against the wooden floor as he shoved back from the table, his face flushing crimson "The hell did you just say to me?" His voice was low, dangerous, the way it got before he threw a punch. But Ivan didn’t flinch,His gaze, cold as a sniper’s scope, locked onto Morty "You heard me... I know your father visited Henry Numa the day he died, and I know that you know as well..." He replied, tapping the table with a single finger "So either you’re ly
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 104 : Tension Builds
The drive to the private hangar on the city’s outskirts was silentIvan finally broke it as they passed the security checkpoint, the guard waving them through with a nod "You think it’s Mason?" Lloyd’s jaw tightened "I think everyone’s hiding something" The hangar loomed ahead, its floodlights cutting through the darkness like knives. A sleek black jet waited on the tarmac, its engines a low hum, the heat from them distorting the air. Beside it stood a figure in the crisp uniform of the Sun King’s personal guard, his posture rigid, his face unreadable. The envoy stepped forward as they approached, saluting sharply "Duke Bishop... The King’s orders were explicit... you’re to depart immediately""Yup... That's why I'm here" replied Lloyd.His eyes flicked to Ivan "Your man is accompanying you?" Lloyd didn’t hesitate " yes He is" The envoy nodded, gesturing toward the jet. "Then we’re clear for takeoff... will you be carrying any luggage?" "Nothing except those " Lloyd replied, s
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 105 : A Massive Threat
Lloyd’s expression froze, a flicker of something unreadable flashing in his eyes. Armstrong noticed immediately. "You look like you just saw a ghost " Armstrong remarked, folding his arms as he eyed Lloyd carefully. "That name mean something to you?" Lloyd hesitated, calculating how much to reveal. Finally, he exhaled through his nose and said, "I've encountered them before... in Hilburg, They operated under the radar, quiet but efficient, at the time, I thought they were just a localized Budville gang making noise across borders. But if they’re based in Lazan... that’s a different beast entirely" Armstrong nodded slowly, his tone shifting. "A network that stretches from Budville to Lazan, maybe even further, would make anyone uneasy... Especially if they’ve managed to avoid detection, hat’s a level of coordination most criminal outfits can only dream of" Lloyd said nothing, but inwardly, unease twisted in his gut. If the Capital M gang had such reach, then his assumpt
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 106 : Plans and Strategies
The black sedan glided through the golden streets of Heihan, its tinted windows reflecting the ornate lights that lined the boulevard. Inside, silence hung heavy as Lloyd sat in the back seat, his gaze fixed out the window but seeing little of the city they passed.Ivan sat beside him, arms folded, casting occasional glances at Lloyd, who hadn’t spoken a word since they left the palace."You’ve been quiet, boss" Ivan finally said, breaking the silence "That’s how I know you’re thinking about everything all at once"Lloyd didn’t look at him "Can you blame me?""Not even a little" Ivan admitted "That was one hell of a meeting...""You weren't there... you have no idea" expressed Lloyd.Lloyd exhaled slowly, his voice low and contemplative "The Capital M Gang... Just a name, yet they’ve got the entire royal intelligence network in a chokehold, no faces, no names, no traces.... How do they operate like ghosts and still manage to expand across the country?""And four cities" Ivan added "L
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 107 : Stressful Return
The following days in the capital were unusually relaxed. For the first time in a long while, Lloyd took a step away from political intrigue and personal vendettas. Instead, he spent the time guiding Ivan through the sprawling grandeur of the imperial capital... a place Ivan had barely set foot in until now.Their first stop was the Imperial Gardens, a vast expanse of lush greenery, marble walkways, and flowering trees arranged in symmetrical harmony. Ivan, usually indifferent to such things, found himself pausing at the koi ponds and the towering cherry blossom trees."Didn’t think you were the sightseeing type"Lloyd said with a smirk as Ivan crouched to observe a koi fish flicker beneath the lily pads."I’m not" Ivan admitted "But damn... this place has a weird way of making you forget you’re in a city"Next, they visited the Hall of Banners, a museum that commemorated the seven Dukes and their historic campaigns. Ivan stood in front of the Dragon Duke’s banner, the red and gol
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 108 : Weighing Options
Lloyd remained seated in Jacob’s dimly lit living room, the folder resting on his lap, pages slightly fanned open as he flipped through them with quick, practiced fingers. The expression on his face was a blend of disbelief and simmering realization. His sharp eyes scanned the neatly typed lines, some marked with Numa family seals, others scribbled over with confidential notes and signatures he didn’t recognize."This runs... deeper than I imagined" Lloyd murmured, barely above a whisper "Layer after layer of manipulation, blackmail... partnerships with people I thought were untouchable"Jacob leaned forward slightly, his hands clasped. "That was my reaction too... the first time I looked at it, it didn’t make sense, I thought it was a forgery, but then I read through every line... Took it apart slowly"Lloyd glanced up from the documents "You’re saying it gets worse?""A lot worse" Jacob replied. "The stuff you’re looking at right now... it’s just the surface, you read through that
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 109 : The End Of Peace
The shrill sound of Lloyd’s phone pierced the stillness of early morning, dragging him abruptly from the warm depths of sleep. His hand shot out from beneath the sheets, fumbling blindly on the nightstand before it found the device. He glanced at the screen...an unregistered number, causing him to scowl.He knew who this probably was, but he wasn't really in the mood to deal with it The glow from the phone lit up the sleeping face of Lisa, her chest rising and falling in soft, measured breaths.She didn’t stir, but the sound had been close. Too close.Without hesitation, Lloyd rejected the call. The last thing he wanted was to disturb her rest.He leaned down and kissed her gently on the forehead before slipping out of bed.Dressing in silence, he began his morning workout, using the private gym in the family basement . The space had been converted months ago into a minimalist gym with nothing but a yoga mat, resistance bands, a pull-up bar, and his own mental discipline.He had bo
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Chapter 110 : Unforseen Entangled
Lloyd’s grip on the phone tightened. Mason’s words rang in his ears like the echo of a gunshot...final, cold, and ominous. He stood by the window, the early sunlight casting long shadows over the carpet as his mind parsed through the implication.He truly hoped that no one would see him, as he was sure this call was about to get even more intense."What do you mean by that, Uncle?" Lloyd asked slowly. His voice dropped into a measured tone "What did you mean when you said it’s too late for Lisa to not be involved?"There was a heavy sigh on the other end."It’s not something I can explain over the phone" Mason replied, realizing that their conversation wasn't too safe over the phone"You and I... we need to talk, face to face... There’s a lot you need to hear"Lloyd’s eyes narrowed. "Is this about the Capital M gang? Has your investigation yielded anything useful?"There was a pause, then Mason’s voice lowered."It has, more than you’d expect... that’s why we need to meet as soon a
Chapter 109 : The End Of Peace
The shrill sound of Lloyd’s phone pierced the stillness of early morning, dragging him abruptly from the warm depths of sleep. His hand shot out from beneath the sheets, fumbling blindly on the nightstand before it found the device. He glanced at the screen...an unregistered number, causing him to scowl.He knew who this probably was, but he wasn't really in the mood to deal with it The glow from the phone lit up the sleeping face of Lisa, her chest rising and falling in soft, measured breaths.She didn’t stir, but the sound had been close. Too close.Without hesitation, Lloyd rejected the call. The last thing he wanted was to disturb her rest.He leaned down and kissed her gently on the forehead before slipping out of bed.Dressing in silence, he began his morning workout, using the private gym in the family basement . The space had been converted months ago into a minimalist gym with nothing but a yoga mat, resistance bands, a pull-up bar, and his own mental discipline.He had bo
Chapter 108 : Weighing Options
Lloyd remained seated in Jacob’s dimly lit living room, the folder resting on his lap, pages slightly fanned open as he flipped through them with quick, practiced fingers. The expression on his face was a blend of disbelief and simmering realization. His sharp eyes scanned the neatly typed lines, some marked with Numa family seals, others scribbled over with confidential notes and signatures he didn’t recognize."This runs... deeper than I imagined" Lloyd murmured, barely above a whisper "Layer after layer of manipulation, blackmail... partnerships with people I thought were untouchable"Jacob leaned forward slightly, his hands clasped. "That was my reaction too... the first time I looked at it, it didn’t make sense, I thought it was a forgery, but then I read through every line... Took it apart slowly"Lloyd glanced up from the documents "You’re saying it gets worse?""A lot worse" Jacob replied. "The stuff you’re looking at right now... it’s just the surface, you read through that
Chapter 107 : Stressful Return
The following days in the capital were unusually relaxed. For the first time in a long while, Lloyd took a step away from political intrigue and personal vendettas. Instead, he spent the time guiding Ivan through the sprawling grandeur of the imperial capital... a place Ivan had barely set foot in until now.Their first stop was the Imperial Gardens, a vast expanse of lush greenery, marble walkways, and flowering trees arranged in symmetrical harmony. Ivan, usually indifferent to such things, found himself pausing at the koi ponds and the towering cherry blossom trees."Didn’t think you were the sightseeing type"Lloyd said with a smirk as Ivan crouched to observe a koi fish flicker beneath the lily pads."I’m not" Ivan admitted "But damn... this place has a weird way of making you forget you’re in a city"Next, they visited the Hall of Banners, a museum that commemorated the seven Dukes and their historic campaigns. Ivan stood in front of the Dragon Duke’s banner, the red and gol
Chapter 106 : Plans and Strategies
The black sedan glided through the golden streets of Heihan, its tinted windows reflecting the ornate lights that lined the boulevard. Inside, silence hung heavy as Lloyd sat in the back seat, his gaze fixed out the window but seeing little of the city they passed.Ivan sat beside him, arms folded, casting occasional glances at Lloyd, who hadn’t spoken a word since they left the palace."You’ve been quiet, boss" Ivan finally said, breaking the silence "That’s how I know you’re thinking about everything all at once"Lloyd didn’t look at him "Can you blame me?""Not even a little" Ivan admitted "That was one hell of a meeting...""You weren't there... you have no idea" expressed Lloyd.Lloyd exhaled slowly, his voice low and contemplative "The Capital M Gang... Just a name, yet they’ve got the entire royal intelligence network in a chokehold, no faces, no names, no traces.... How do they operate like ghosts and still manage to expand across the country?""And four cities" Ivan added "L
Chapter 105 : A Massive Threat
Lloyd’s expression froze, a flicker of something unreadable flashing in his eyes. Armstrong noticed immediately. "You look like you just saw a ghost " Armstrong remarked, folding his arms as he eyed Lloyd carefully. "That name mean something to you?" Lloyd hesitated, calculating how much to reveal. Finally, he exhaled through his nose and said, "I've encountered them before... in Hilburg, They operated under the radar, quiet but efficient, at the time, I thought they were just a localized Budville gang making noise across borders. But if they’re based in Lazan... that’s a different beast entirely" Armstrong nodded slowly, his tone shifting. "A network that stretches from Budville to Lazan, maybe even further, would make anyone uneasy... Especially if they’ve managed to avoid detection, hat’s a level of coordination most criminal outfits can only dream of" Lloyd said nothing, but inwardly, unease twisted in his gut. If the Capital M gang had such reach, then his assumpt
Chapter 104 : Tension Builds
The drive to the private hangar on the city’s outskirts was silentIvan finally broke it as they passed the security checkpoint, the guard waving them through with a nod "You think it’s Mason?" Lloyd’s jaw tightened "I think everyone’s hiding something" The hangar loomed ahead, its floodlights cutting through the darkness like knives. A sleek black jet waited on the tarmac, its engines a low hum, the heat from them distorting the air. Beside it stood a figure in the crisp uniform of the Sun King’s personal guard, his posture rigid, his face unreadable. The envoy stepped forward as they approached, saluting sharply "Duke Bishop... The King’s orders were explicit... you’re to depart immediately""Yup... That's why I'm here" replied Lloyd.His eyes flicked to Ivan "Your man is accompanying you?" Lloyd didn’t hesitate " yes He is" The envoy nodded, gesturing toward the jet. "Then we’re clear for takeoff... will you be carrying any luggage?" "Nothing except those " Lloyd replied, s
Chapter 103 : The Weight of Secrets
The moment Ivan’s accusation cut through the smoky air of the Grimshade Bar, the atmosphere turned electric. His words "That’s a lie"hung between them like a blade poised to strike. The usual murmur of the bar faded into the background, leaving only the tense silence of their booth. Jacob’s fingers tightened around his glass, the ice cubes clinking softly, he despite his unusual silence throughout the conversation, as he was in deep thought of his own, Ivan's words to Morty had brought him back to the scene.Morty’s chair screeched violently against the wooden floor as he shoved back from the table, his face flushing crimson "The hell did you just say to me?" His voice was low, dangerous, the way it got before he threw a punch. But Ivan didn’t flinch,His gaze, cold as a sniper’s scope, locked onto Morty "You heard me... I know your father visited Henry Numa the day he died, and I know that you know as well..." He replied, tapping the table with a single finger "So either you’re ly
Chapter 102 : Next Steps
The muted glow of the television cast flickering shadows across the brightly lit restaurant as Lloyd and Mason sat in silence, their eyes fixed on the news broadcast. .The anchor's voice, solemn and deliberate, conveyed the shocking news"Former Mayor Henry Numa was found dead in his prison cell earlier today... authorities have yet to release further details surrounding his sudden demise"Mason leaned forward, his elbows resting on his knees, and let out a low whistle "Well, that's a twist I didn't see coming" he murmured, glancing sideways at Lloyd Lloyd was still in complete shock at what he was seeing.What were the chances that just as soon as he was about to meet the mayor for information on the Lancaster and Capital M gangs, he ended up dead.Of course the thought that consumed his mind right now was who was responsible...."I guess there goes your only lead" commented Mason, snapping Lloyd out of his thoughts."What are you talking about?" he asked "With Numa gone, do you h
