Xayne frowned as he glanced at the map and military force layout. He said, “What are the chances of winning?”Rhaega sighed. “Only forty percent.”Xayne fell silent as a sense of determination flashed in his eyes. “Who’s the leading commander this time?”“General Bartley, a five-star lieutenant from Newcroa. He has participated in numerous wars and has an excellent reputation within Newcroa’s borders,” Rhaega replied solemnly, “He’s a hawkish character and has planned these recent exercises.”Xayne nodded and looked at Rhaega, asking, “So, why am I here?”Rhaega smiled and patted Xayne’s shoulder. “Of course, I need your help.”“What do you want me to do?”“I need you to intimidate Bartley a little and preferably make him withdraw.”Xayne shrugged and raised a brow, saying, “Sorry, but I’m no longer the Supreme Commander of the Northern Plains. I’m just a civilian now, so there’s nothing I can do about this.”Rhaega smiled and pulled out a classified letter to hand to Xayne. “
The meeting with Bartley was on a tiny island at the sea, with various cruisers around. Xayne stepped onto the island and surveyed his surroundings before entering the negotiation room.Soldiers stood guard inside and outside the makeshift negotiation room. The room was not big, either, as it could accommodate around thirty people.Four soldiers accompanied Xayne as he entered and saw three Newcroan generals already seated across from him. However, the main seat remained empty. Xayne frowned and was slightly displeased but said nothing. He then sat in the main seat on his side.About ten minutes later, one of Xayne’s soldiers whispered, “Sir, it’s been ten minutes. Should we continue waiting?”Xayne frowned and stood up, indicating he was about to leave.A general from the opposite side said coldly, “Drakonia’s negotiating officer is so rude. What, are you planning to leave already? Don’t you have any respect for us Newcroans?”Xayne raised a brow as he turned with his hands behi
A military officer panicked when he realized their mistake. Immediately after, one of the generals called Bartley’s phone and said nervously, “General Bartley, sir, something terrible has happened!”An arrogant voice sounded through the phone, “Weren’t you just negotiating with Drakonia’s envoy? What could’ve gone wrong?”“Th-they’ve left, sir!”“Wh-what?! How dare they leave! Don’t they fear my three strike groups?” Bartley was standing on the aircraft carrier and looking toward Wollong Island’s coastline through his binoculars.“Sir, it seems they’re not afraid of going to war with us. Additionally, the negotiator was the Supreme Commander of the Northern Plains!”Immediately after, a look of astonishment and anger flashed in his eyes as he questioned, “What?! Why didn’t you inform me earlier?”After all, the Supreme Commander of the Northern Plains was a legendary figure, even within Newcroa’s military. Stories about the Supreme Commander had circulated widely. Most knew he wa
Bartley asked solemnly, "What are you all doing? Didn't the security personnel notice anything unusual?"The officer replied softly, "General, the opponent is cunning. They've sabotaged our radar monitoring equipment. Now, the aircraft carrier strike groups are completely immobilized."Bartley panicked. An immobilized aircraft carrier strike group resembled being stranded at sea. Suddenly, he noticed Xayne's cold smile and asked, "Did you do this?"Xayne shrugged and casually said, "Yep, it was."Bartley stood up and angrily pointed at Xayne, saying, "That’s a declaration of war against Newcroa, Supreme Commander! You will pay for your actions at the most painful price!"Xayne calmly faced the furious Bartley, saying, "Is that so? I'll be watching eagerly."Bartley became furious and shouted, "Supreme Commander, no, former Supreme Commander, I represent Newcroa in negotiating with you based on our strength and status. You should show some respect!"Xayne frowned before slowly st
"Black Riders?" Xayne frowned."Yes, Drakon King. The Black Riders are a highly secretive organization from the West. Additionally, there are twenty-eight knights with varying levels of strength within the organization.“Even the lowest-ranked knight possesses the power of a Grand Master Warrior. As for the six knight commanders, each possesses strength equivalent to Legend Warriors and beyond.”Xayne's expression turned severe. He then nodded and said, "I understand. You can go now.""Yes, sir!" Two figures swiftly disappeared into the night.Xayne sighed and then entered his house.The following day, Serena went to the company while Xayne stayed at home with Coco.…Clovelly’s city was in the southern mountains. Due to its coastal location, it was economically prosperous, with the backdrop of an international metropolis.At that moment, Aquila, the head of the Brixford family, was furious when he saw his son in a wheelchair. He roared, "What the hell happened?! Didn't I ask
Ray revealed a sinister smirk once David left.‘You’re as good as dead, Xayne! Since you crippled me, I’ll take your life!’That day, David arrived at Venzor and found Serena’s company based on Ray’s provided information. However, David observed the building from a coffee shop across the street before entering.About half an hour later, Xayne appeared at the entrance. David recognized him at a glance and lowered his head to glance at a photo of Xayne on his phone. David smirked and got up to leave the coffee shop.When he reached outside, he drew a knife from his waist and approached Xayne, who was waiting at the entrance for Serena to finish work. Meanwhile, Xayne casually browsed the internet on his phone.Suddenly, he sensed a potent killing intent from behind and frowned.Swish!A knife thrust toward Xayne’s lower back, but he sidestepped and grabbed David’s wrist before kicking him. David frowned, not expecting Xayne to detect him. Suddenly, the former blocked Xayne’s kick
‘This guy must possess the strength of a Legend Warrior.’David considered escaping at that moment. However, a figure dashed over from the street and kicked him. When he flew to the side, the figure appeared before him and pressed a curved dagger at his neck.Xayne approached and loomed over the fallen David, asking coldly, “Did the Brixfords only send you and no one else?”The members of Dracarium held David down. He chuckled and said through gritted teeth, “I don’t know, but I’ll never betray the Brixford family!”“You’re tough, but are the Brixfords worth going to such extents for? Speak, and you may keep your life. Stay silent, and you die now.”David frowned but remained silent.After realizing that David had no intention of talking, Xayne made a gesture and then turned to leave. The Dracarium member smirked and motioned to kill David, but the latter suddenly shouted in a panic, “I’ll talk, I’ll talk! The Brixfords did only send me. They wanted me to bring you their head as
Soon, dozens of trucks and black vans gathered in front of the Emperor Club. The entire parking lot at the entrance of the Emperor Club was filled with thugs in black suits, each carrying a knife.At that moment, Ryder exited the club, standing at the forefront of the three thousand thugs. He surveyed the entire area and then shouted, "Someone crossed my family. What will you do?""Kill! Kill! Kill!"The three thousand thugs roared in unison, their voices echoing through the skies, shaking the surroundings."Excellent! Then, let's clean them up! Anyone who dares to obstruct my family is dead!" Ryder roared, blood boiling, and shouted, "Let's go!"At the command, the three thousand thugs immediately rushed into the vehicles.Then, in an orderly manner, nearly a hundred vehicles formed a majestic convoy, left the Emperor Club, and drove on the streets of Clovelly, heading straight to Venzor.At this moment, Clovelly was in turmoil. The Brixfords were taking action. Everyone wonder
Dean's wild provocations quickly drew a crowd of onlookers.At that moment, a striking young woman stepped forward, removing her sunglasses as she made her way through the throng.The woman was dressed in an elegant black gown, the hemline revealing a pair of flawless, slender legs that caught everyone's attention. Her expression, however, was haughty, as though she looked down on everyone around her.She was Deanana Lovorka, the heiress of the Lovorka family conglomerate. While not exactly a household name, she was considered a minor socialite in the upper circles of Drakonix."Manager Dean, it's been a while!" Deanana greeted casually.As someone who frequently traveled abroad for business, Deanana was a familiar face at the airport and she had crossed paths with Dean on several occasions.But she was not here for a casual chat with Dean. It was far from it.She had come specifically to see Xayne.This was, after all, the legendary King of the North. Just six months ago, he w
"Do you have any idea whose luggage this is?" Aava asked coldly with a sharp and commanding tone.She was on the verge of revealing her special credentials—something she rarely used unless absolutely necessary. Xayne had been her hero, someone she deeply admired. The ridicule from Miodrag moments earlier had already pushed her to the edge, and now even a low-level airport staffer dared to humiliate him."Of course, I knew. Xayne, the King of the North six months ago; now he's just a regular civilian," the staffer replied with icy indifference. The staffer smirked. "Miss, do you think Xayne is still the mighty King of the North? There's no war, the capital isn't under siege, and he's utterly useless now. Take my advice—someone young and beautiful like you should stay far away from trash like Xayne. Get closer to someone like Young Master Dongfang instead. It'll do wonders for your future!"Dean swaggered over, cigarette dangling from his mouth, hands clasped behind his back. His ex
Upon hearing those words, both Xayne and Aava paused in surprise, then frowned in unison.The VIP lounge was clearly still operating as usual. Inside, over twenty people were relaxing—some reading newspapers and sipping coffee. There was no sign of any "closure" or "disinfection."It was obvious that this so-called announcement was deliberately targeting Xayne and Aava."Manager Li, isn't this going a bit too far? That's Xayne—formerly the King of the North. He has special privileges to use the VIP lounge. If this gets reported to higher-ups, we could all be in trouble…," whispered one of the airport staff, cautiously approaching Dean."Higher-ups? Haven't you heard? Young Master Lyuben already gave the order—anyone who sides with Xayne will see their entire family wiped out." Dean sneered, exhaling a cloud of smoke as he lit a cigarette."And even if the higher-ups find out, what can they do?" Dean added mockingly. "I'll admit, six months ago, I wouldn't have dared cross Xayne. B
Miodrag's laughter quickly caught the attention of onlookers in the bustling terminal. But their gazes were fixed not on him but on Xayne.The "King of the North" was a name nearly everyone recognized, yet no one dared approach him. Lyuben's warning had spread far and wide: anyone who got close to Xayne would face annihilation."Miodrag! What gives you the right to mock Mr. Xayne? Just hours ago, he was fighting on the front lines for this country. And you? What have you done besides indulge yourself in luxury?" Aava snapped with a sharp and clear voice."Heh, I pay taxes, don't I? Doesn't spending money generate tax revenue? Without people like me keeping the economy alive, what would Xayne have eaten in the north? Dirt?" Miodrag smirked, his tone dripping with mockery. He sneered and continued, "If not for us rich kids throwing around millions in donations every day, Xayne wouldn't even have warm dirt to eat!""Damn it! The nerve of that guy!""What's so special about the East
"Is it true that Xayne captured the so-called 'Lord of Light' alive?" Lyuben remained calm as he was playing a grand piano in the lounge."Indeed! Word is, the Lord of Light's master, Master Emin, was present as well. However, Xander also made an appearance. My analysis suggests it was Xander who forced Master Emin to retreat, while Xayne crippled the Lord of Light." An older man lowered his head respectfully as he spoke, his voice tinged with urgency."Oh? Defeating the Lord of Light… he must have had a trick up his sleeve. Was it some kind of tactic or setup?" Lyuben asked without betraying a hint of emotion."It's said that Xayne specializes in traps and ambushes. Otherwise, Hiram and his crew wouldn't have met their end in that mansion. Master Dongfang, you mustn't underestimate him!""Hmm?!" Lyuben's eyes shot open suddenly, piercing beams of icy resolve radiating toward the older man.The man immediately lowered his head further, not daring to meet the gaze of the young lead
"Lowes, what are you panicking for?" Zoro's cold gaze locked onto Lowes.Even though Lowes was several generations younger than him, as the head of the Bullard family, he had the status to stand on equal footing with Zoro."I'm not panicking, I just don't want to see more white funeral banners hanging at the Bullard family estate. If Xayne comes back and chooses to settle the score, do you think any of us can handle it? You might not know this, but back when King Quidie rebelled, even Klink didn't dare lay a hand on him," Lowes replied, his voice strained but steady.He paused, taking a long, slow breath to calm himself. "Put it another way, if Xayne comes for us, even KB Kings Circle won't step in to save us. If that doesn't scare you, then I don't know what will!"The air in the room grew colder. Lowes glanced around at the faces of the other family heads, hoping to see reason in their eyes. But then came a sneer.Zoro let out a low, disdainful chuckle. "Even if Xayne didn't die
"Xayne!" Zoro clenched his fists so tightly. If anyone had a grudge against Xayne, the Eastin family's hatred was no less than that of the Bullard family. Not to mention, Flamey had been killed by Xayne not long ago. This blood feud had to be settled.The Big Four weren't some weak, defenseless prey that Xayne could toy with as he pleased. For decades, the Big Four had controlled the heart of the Drakonia's economy. Every senator, governor, and political figure had to show them respect. But since Iver's death, the Big Four had lost their glow. People who once bowed their heads were now looking down on them. The root of all this was because of Xayne.That's why, after Flamey's death, the Eastin family had no choice but to call upon their master, a man who had been living in seclusion for decades. Every bit of information regarding Xayne's trip to Egenda, his plans, his contacts, and even his flight schedule had been deliberately fed to Lord of Light.They made it clear that the momen
"In the end, his ambitions were never realized. When he attempted to merge all five Dragon's Hearts, he died. After his death, the Dragon's Hearts vanished without a trace. That's why the Light Order has always kept a close eye on Drakonia, especially on the methods Commander Zedd used to track down those Dragon's Hearts," Joe explained.Hearing this, Xayne was utterly stunned. He had never imagined that over a century ago, Commander Zedd had possessed five Dragon's Hearts. That would have been a time when Drakon Destiny was on the rise. However, because of the failed fusion, Commander Zedd lost not only his life but also Drakon Destiny's, which declined, leading to the humiliations and defeats that followed over the next century."So you're saying the Dragon's Hearts are tied to the fate of a nation?" Xayne asked, his shock evident."Absolutely. Based on our research, there's no doubt about it. The fate of Drakonia is linked to the Dragon's Hearts. Every time someone successfully f
In the VIP lounge of the airport, Xayne and Aava were waiting for their flight. Not long after, a tall, broad-shouldered young man strode in. He scanned the room briefly before his eyes locked onto Xayne and Aava. Without hesitation, he walked straight toward them. "Mr. Xayne, I'm sorry for the wait. I was sent here by Yves."The young man sized up Xayne, his eyes flashing with surprise when he saw that Xayne was completely unharmed. Word had spread about Xayne's clash with Lord of Light, a confrontation that even drew out a Radiant Commander figure, Emin. Yet here Xayne was, perfectly fine. It was hard not to be impressed.As Yves's right-hand man, Joe Zhird knew better than to underestimate someone like Xayne. His respect was evident in his tone and demeanor. With his status as the top lieutenant of Black Ice Platform, even the heads of prominent families would approach him with courtesy. But right now, it was Joe who was showing deference to Xayne, and this caught Aava by surprise