At that moment, stewards, elders, and core members of the Brixford family gathered at the residence’s hall.Aquila sat in the main seat with a murderous aura. He said coldly, "The military has captured Ryder in Venzor. Does anyone have a way to get him out?"A group of people below began whispering and discussing."Mr. Aquila, who did the Mr. Ryder offend? How dare someone capture a member of our Brixford family?""The Brixford family dominates Clovelly, but when it comes to Venzor, we're not familiar with the terrain. This time, it's the Venzor's military taking action, which makes things a bit difficult.""Regardless, we cannot let anyone arrest our family members! Now, the whole of Clovelly is talking about this. We must stop it immediately!"The discussion became more and more intense, and Aquila's face grew increasingly gloomy.He frowned and spoke in a cold tone, "Enough, let's contact them first. Have them take down the video! Also, immediately contact Venzor and exhaust
"Dad! Are you out of your mind?!" Ray's face was in pain as he struggled to get up. However, the two henchmen pressed his shoulders down.Aquila stood up and angrily asked, "Am I crazy? You’re the one who's crazy! Who is Xayne, and how did you offend him?!"Ray roared, "What do you mean I offended him?! He crippled both my legs!""Are you still lying?! Beat him until he tells the truth!" Aquila ordered.The two henchmen bowed to Ray and said, "Mr. Ray, we're sorry."Ray could not withstand such a beating and howled in pain."Dad, stop beating, tell them to stop..." Ray howled, and the elders of the Brixford family present watched with cold eyes."Speak! How did you offend Xayne?!" Aquila roared.Now, the Brixford family was in deep water.Having offended such a formidable figure, Ray was still looking to lie to him."So what if I offended that good-for-nothing? What's there to be afraid of?" Ray roared, completely unable to understand why his old man was so angry."A good-fo
“You bastard! There are so many women in Clovelly, yet you fancy a married woman? Didn’t you check her background before acting?” Aquila raged as he sat down and palmed his forehead.Suddenly, Esmeralda rushed in and saw her son kneeling on the ground, covered in blood. She screamed and ran to him tearfully. She then embraced him and stammered, "R-Ray, my dear boy...""Mom, you finally came. Dad would have beaten me to death if you hadn’t come." Ray started crying and acting spoiled when he saw his mother.Esmeralda glared at Aquila and scolded, "Aquila Brixford! Why are you beating our son? You can't deal with outsiders, so you take it out on him?"Aquila sighed helplessly and said, "Ask your rebellious son what he’s done. They’ve captured Ryder, and our family is facing an unprecedented crisis. Why would you still defend Ray?"Esmeralda ignored him and wiped her tears. She then pointed at Aquila and shouted, "He's just a guy with a little bit of strength. Do we fear him? Your se
Frances’s loudness drew everyone’s attention, thinking a young couple was quarreling. However, her beauty captured most of the men’s attention when they looked over. They thought she was gorgeous and that the guy with her was lucky to have her as a girlfriend.Moreover, the angry Frances resembled a TV show protagonist when the sunlight shined on her from the window."Have you decided what to order? Our specialty is the Southern-style noodle soup. Would you like to try it?" The male waiter approached with a menu. He almost forgot what to say when he saw Frances. He just grinned and stole glances at her."We’ll have two bowls then." Xayne smiled.Ten minutes later, the noodles arrived. Xayne enjoyed the food while Frances, with a cold demeanor, watched him eat."Why aren't you eating?" Xayne raised a brow."I'm not hungry now. We’ll leave once you finish eating.”Xayne helplessly shook his head. "No, Officer Frances. Do you honestly have to take me in? I’ve done nothing wrong."
While Xayne enjoyed his noodles, Frances was in a terrible mood from not sleeping well over the past few days. Her mood worsened when she saw Leslie harassing Stephanie.As an officer, she could not stand such behavior. She slammed the table and stood up, shouting, “Hey, dickhead! Let go of that girl!”Leslie was stunned as he turned to look at Frances with a hint of surprise. He grinned and said, “Oh, where’d you come from, beautiful? Why don’t you stop meddling in other people’s business and come on a date with me instead?”All four guys turned to Frances, captivated by her beauty.Frances was furious and could not bear Leslie’s insults. She wanted to charge in and beat him and his crew up, but Xayne held her back and said hushedly, “You’re a patrol officer. You can’t resort to vigilante justice. Let me handle this. I promise to do it lawfully.”Xayne stood up and stood before Frances. He smirked at the four big students and said, "Hey, kids, it’s not cool to bully women. I advi
Frances raised a brow and glanced at the guys on the ground. She sighed, saying, "Can’t you be a little gentler next time? You'd be in trouble if you killed them."Xayne shrugged indifferently.At that moment, Lesley angrily got up. He rubbed his back and hysterically yelled at Xayne, "Who the hell are you?! How dare you lay your hands on me! You must have a death wish!"The others quickly gathered around Lesley, their faces full of anger and fear as they stared at Xayne. They knew Xayne was ruthless. One of them shouted, “You even hit Leslie! You must be eager to die!”“You shouldn’t mess with Leslie. His uncle is the Deputy Director of Venzor’s Patrol Bureau!"Xayne squinted with a hint of coldness. Meanwhile, a few girls hurriedly approached him, saying, "Sir, we're sorry. It's our fault that you got into trouble. How about you leave, and we'll handle the rest."Xayne turned to look at the girls, who were pale with fear. He grinned and said, “It’s okay. I don’t fear threats.”
Doug quickly said, "Frances, this kid is Mr. Lionel's son. He’s one of ours."He had already released Lesley at that moment. Frances was furious. "What do you mean, 'one of ours?!’ Doug, you're breaking the law! This guy harassed a student and insulted a law enforcement officer. We must take him in immediately!"Doug grimaced and pulled Frances aside, whispering fiercely, "Frances, I know you hate bullies, but Lesley is Mr. Lionel's son. If you arrest him now, you’ll offend Mr. Lionel. I’m not joking, got it?""Doug! You're a patrol officer, too. How can you bow to the powerful?" Frances looked displeased. She could not believe Doug would say such things, especially while in uniform.Doug sighed. "I understand that, but we have to be flexible sometimes. Besides, those girls didn't get hurt. I noticed Lesley was the one who got seriously injured. If we investigate this, your friend might get taken away. He could face charges for causing harm.""Xayne stepped in to stop Lesley and h
Doug froze when he heard Xayne’s words. The former stared at Xayne with a hint of fear before asking, "What do you mean?"Xayne chuckled and said, "Nothing, it's just a reminder. Don't get involved in wrongdoings and make wrong choices. Also, if you handcuff me now, you'll have to beg me to open them later. Do you believe me?"Everyone gasped, thinking Xayne was too arrogant. Even Lesley was startled by Xayne's words and thought Xayne was a top-notch actor. Meanwhile, Doug squinted at Xayne coldly and snapped on the handcuffs.“Hmph, I’d like to see you make me beg.” Doug was furious, dragging Xayne out of the restaurant. Soon after, Frances and the other girls got into the car.As for Lesley, he stood at the door sternly and patted Doug's shoulder, saying, "Well done. I'll put in a good word for you to my dad. You guys go ahead. I'll be there soon.""Okay, thanks a lot, Mr. Lesley." Doug was excited as he quickly got into the car and drove to the nearby police station.Soon, Xay
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