Doug had already checked Xayne’s background. The latter was supposedly the sole survivor of the Xavier family, who had no real power. As an utterly ordinary person, there was no way he could attract the attention of two high-ranking figures.‘I must be mistaken.’While Doug pondered, Harold emerged from his car with a stern expression. His sharp gaze swept across the entire scene, finally settling on Lionel and others. Lionel approached and bowed, saying, "Chief Harold, you asked me to come here so late in the evening. Is there something important going on?"Harold glanced at him coldly and then turned to Doug, saying, "Did you arrest someone named Xayne just now?"Doug quickly stepped forward and lowered his head, saying, “Yes, Chief Harold, we did indeed arrest a person named Xayne. He is suspected of brawling and even assaulting officers. Captain Cliff is currently interrogating him.""Is that so?" Harold asked, his eyes reflecting a piercing coldness.Just three simple words
"Yes, of course, Chief Harold." Doug was flustered as he hastily led the way to the interrogation room. He even stumbled along the way from panicking. When the group arrived at the door, Doug fumbled to take out the keys and open the door.Upon opening it, the smell of blood hit them in the face. Everyone saw two of Cliff's subordinates lying in a pool of blood, wailing incessantly. Meanwhile, Cliff knelt as blood flowed from his nose and mouth, with both legs and arms broken.Everyone at the door gasped. Unable to bear it, Doug vomited.Xayne sat calmly, his eyes flashing with piercing coldness. He glanced sideways at the people at the door, intimidating them.Lionel saw the brutal state of his beloved subordinate and shouted, "Mr. Doug, arrest that heinous criminal now! He has brutally attacked our people!"He was furious as Cliff was his closest associate. However, Xayne had dared to cripple Cliff, which insulted Lionel.Doug was too frightened to move and did not know what to
Harold’s statement shocked everyone, and Lionel froze. It seemed Xayne was someone significant, after all. Even Lesley trembled in fear.Meanwhile, Cliff and his two subordinates were dumbfounded. As for Doug, he had long started shaking and dripping in cold sweat."Why aren’t you moving?! Remove his cuffs!" Harold ordered.Doug suppressed his fear and approached Xayne. The former took out the key and tried to unlock the handcuffs on Xayne's wrist. However, Xayne raised his hands with a cold smile.Doug paused, smiled awkwardly, and said, "C-Commander Xayne, let me help you open it."He tried again, but Xayne raised his hand once more, saying, "Mr. Doug, do you remember what I said earlier?"Doug frowned as sweat rolled down his cheek. "Commander, I was wrong to mistreat you. Please, let me open these handcuffs for you."Doug almost pleaded for mercy.Xayne chuckled, crossed his legs, and leaned back. "You're not sincere enough."Doug wiped the cold from his cheek in a blind p
Lionel froze before forcing a smile and saying, "Commander Xayne, let's spare each other. Besides, I am the deputy director of Venzor Patrol Bureau. As for you, you are a former Supreme Commander. I have power, while you currently don’t. I suggest..."Lionel left his sentence open-ended. However, the meaning behind it was apparent to everyone present. He implied that Xayne, the former Supreme Commander of Northern Plains, was now just an ordinary person.Moreover, Lionel suggested that he had a higher position and status as the deputy director compared to Xayne.Harold's expression darkened when he heard Lionel’s words. Harold stated, "What are you saying, Lionel?! How dare you disrespect the former Supreme Commander and even discuss wanting to bend the rules for personal gain?”He was furious about Lionel’s attitude. Lionel had dared to disregard the law and disrespect a Supreme Commander just because he held a high position.Lionel smiled coldly, saying, “Don’t get agitated, Chi
Lionel chuckled and said, "Chief Harold, don't try to intimidate me. Your authority can't touch me."Harold was furious when he heard that. He had long wanted to take action against Lionel, but due to the extensive connections involved, he had yet to make a move. Moreover, arresting high-ranking officials required careful planning. It was not something he could casually do.However, Xayne stated, "He may not have the authority to touch you, but I do."Suddenly, a junior patrol officer rushed in and shouted, "Bad news! Five hundred fully armed soldiers are here!"Everyone gasped while the sound of marching feet echoed throughout the sub-bureau. At that moment, five hundred soldiers surrounded the area as several military vehicles rushed into the sub-bureau courtyard.Soon after, a uniformed lieutenant armed with a pistol jumped off one of the vehicles. He walked past the dumbfounded patrol officers and headed toward the interrogation room.Lionel and others saw the lieutenant appr
Harold quickly replied, "Lionel is a retainer of the Bullard family. He’s had their support for many years. He became a deputy director because of them, and no one dares to touch him."Xayne nodded with a cold glint in his eyes. "I understand. I'll have the evidence of Lionel's violations of the law sent to you soon. Just know, be strict with everything, and unravel the web of his connections. I will handle the rest."Harold was momentarily stunned, then excited and full of admiration. He said, "Sir, I’ll handle it properly. I will not let you down."After a few more words, Xayne left the police station. Soon after, shocking news spread throughout Venzor. Lionel, the deputy director of Venzor, was removed from his post. The entire city was urged to gather evidence of his violations, and anonymous tips were rewarded.Initially, no one dared to make anonymous reports because Lionel’s influence was too significant. A deep-rooted belief had formed in the people’s hearts, so they though
Samson was dumbfounded when he saw two people approaching to throw him out. He anxiously shouted, “Mr. Xayne, the Brixfords are being sincere! Aren’t you being a little too arrogant? Don’t you fear our Legend Warrior general?”"Throw him out," Xayne repeated.The two Dracarium members threw Samson and his driver out. They landed with a thud, their faces bruised and swollen."Fuck! Xayne isn't taking the Brixfords seriously! Fine, let's wait and see!" Samson was outraged. After getting up from the ground, he covered his swollen face and quickly got into his car, leaving the place.He then called Aquila and complained, "Xayne refused the offer. He’s unyielding and even demands that you bring Ray to Venzor to apologize. Otherwise, Xayne will execute Ryder in three days. Aquila, what should we do now?"Aquila flew into a rage after receiving the call. He roared, "The audacity of that kid! Does he think that highly of himself? Fine, we have our people, too! Stay in Venzor for now. I'll
Aquila quickly replied, "A man named Xayne led the Venzor military to arrest Ryder. You must find a way to pressure them into releasing Ryder."Wesley sneered and asked, "Why did the Venzor military arrest Ryder? Aquila, you have to tell me the truth."After some thought, Aquila lied, "Ryder went to Venzor for business and accidentally got into a conflict with someone. That person took advantage of their influence in the Venzor military to accuse Ryder of trespassing into the military zone and colluding with underground forces.“Wesley, you must step in to resolve this, regardless of the circumstances. Otherwise, they will execute Ryder."Wesley was initially skeptical but quickly gave up his suspicions, saying, "All right, I understand! I'll handle this matter immediately."After hanging up the phone, he immediately issued orders through the command post, "Field Seventh Division, Fifth Regiment, assemble and head to Venzor!"Two thousand soldiers of the Fifth Field Regiment dres
Deanana glanced at Xayne as she coyly smiled. "Mr. Xayne, no need to be so reserved with me. After all, I used to be one of your admirers. I always thought you were an extraordinary man."Although it seems I misjudged you, still, you were a part of my girlish dreams. Don't let your current misfortunes bother you too much. People say a fallen phoenix is worse than a chicken, and while that's true, I happen to have a kind heart."Her words, though laced with laughter, were razor-sharp. Each one was a jab meant to cut deep.Her meaning was clear: "You might have been a shining star once, but now, you're nothing in my eyes—not even worth a second glance." Helping Xayne get his luggage was just an act, nothing more."Mr. Xayne, do you remember? Just a few years ago, at this very airport, you were returning from... oh yes, the Seven Nations Summit!"You know, I waited at the airport entrance for over four hours that morning just to get your autograph. But sadly, your security team didn'
"Heh, Miss Deanana, you also know that's all in the past. Even if he were still the King of the North, we live in peaceful times now. No one gets special privileges, right?" Dean chimed in smoothly, his tone laced with mockery."Dean! Do you even realize what you're doing?!" Aava could not hold back any longer, her eyes glaring fiercely as she clenched her fists in anger."Of course, I know what I'm doing, and I know neither of you are ordinary people. Thinking about hitting me? Don't forget, there are plenty of reporters over there. If you dare lay a hand on me, I'll make sure Xayne's reputation is ruined," Dean replied smugly.Dean's sneer widened into a wicked grin, the confidence radiating from him undeniable."Manager Dean, how about this? To be honest, I used to admire Mr. Xayne. Why don't you do me a favor and return his belongings? It would be a great gesture," Deanana interjected with a gentle smile.Upon hearing this, Aava bristled with fury. She knew Deanana was up to s
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