As Serena exclaimed, Xayne felt the surge of killing intent behind him. At that moment, Xayne swiftly leaned to the side, and a dagger stabbed directly past Xayne's ear. The masked man reversed his grip on the dagger and swiftly slashed toward Xayne's neck.If this hit, it would probably result in decapitation. However, Xayne grabbed a teacup from the table and fiercely smashed it toward the reaching hand. The sound of the teacup shattering echoed, accompanied by a man's agonized scream.The masked man, struck by the teacup, had his brow bone shattered. Blood burst from his eye sockets. He let out a painful cry, then quickly retreated. His gaze intensely focused on Xayne, who had already risen, assuming a combat stance.Xayne stared at the masked man with an icy expression and asked, "Who are you? Who sent you?"The masked man, blood dripping from the corners of his eyes and still concealing his face, pulled out another dagger from his waist and lunged toward Xayne, slashing at his
Xayne asked, "You've seen him before?"Ace nodded, saying, "Indeed, I have. He had his eyes on us several times."Xayne nodded in acknowledgment while Ace searched the assassin for any clues but found nothing. The only potentially helpful thing was a peculiar tattoo on the assassin's arm. It resembled a sheep's head yet also a dragon's. It was pretty odd.Draven quickly took a photo of the tattoo and sent it to the secret messenger of the Dracarium for verification. After ten minutes, the suite cleaned up, and Draven also received a message from the Dracarium."Drakon King, it's confirmed. It’s the emblem of the Western Pluto," Draven said severely."Pluto?" Xayne frowned, feeling somewhat surprised.Pluto was one of the Twelve Temples of Westfordia, known for its strength and domination over nine cities in Westfordia, having a formidable reputation. Moreover, the leader of Pluto had achieved the combat power of a Celestial Warrior several years ago, making them a mighty individu
Xayne was puzzled, scratching his head in confusion. "What's going on?"Ariana looked at Xayne with pitiful, watery eyes and said, "Can I come in?""Ah, sure." Xayne quickly stepped aside, allowing Ariana to enter. He casually closed the door, poured a cup of warm water, and handed it to Ariana. She sat on the sofa, her face filled with melancholy."What's wrong? Feeling down?" Xayne sat across from her and asked in a low voice.Ariana, with her fair feet on the sofa, tightly hugged her legs. She placed her chin on her knees and looked at the warm water on the table resentfully, tears rolling down her cheeks.Seeing her like this, Xayne felt a bit uneasy. He never knew what to do whenever a woman cried. He quickly fetched some tissues and handed them to Ariana, saying, "Hey, don't cry. What happened?"Ariana took two and wiped away her tears. Then, she looked at Xayne seriously and asked, "Xayne, have you ever been betrayed by your family?"Xayne frowned at her words, looking at
After covering Ariana with a blanket, Xayne sat on the sofa and continued studying the tome.The following day, Ariana found herself lying on Xayne's bed. Nervously, she checked her clothes and realized they were intact. For a moment, she felt a little lost and sad, wondering if she couldn't capture his heart.Xayne entered, holding breakfast as he said, "I saw you were still asleep, so I went downstairs to get you some breakfast. Eat it after you freshen up. I have some matters to attend to."Ariana felt warm inside when she saw Xayne. She wanted to say something, but her words were stuck in her throat. Xayne quickly left the room.At the doorway, Ace and Draven watched Xayne leave. Draven teased, "Commander, what's going on? Did you two sleep together?""Drakon King, what will you do if your wife finds out?" Ace added.Seeing the gossiping pair, Xayne sighed. "Don't overthink it. We’re innocent."Ace and Draven exchanged glances, shrugged, and followed Xayne to the fourth floo
The eight assassins exchanged panicked glances. Someone shouted, “Your Excellency, we don’t know who the mastermind is. We only came after receiving the mission. Also, we’re not core members of Pluto. People just hire us for odd jobs. Killing us won’t change a thing.”“Y-Yeah, he’s right! Please spare us, Your Excellency. We’re just trying to make a living. We don’t know anything.”“We were wrong to cross you, sir. We sincerely beg for mercy.”Xayne looked at the pleading assassins coldly and said, “You have a minute and a half left. Is that your final answer?”The assassins grew flustered as they begged and kowtowed. However, it was all in vain. As time passed, Xayne’s Ravenclaw Dagger glinted.“You have ten seconds remaining. Is no one going to talk?” Xayne asked with overwhelming killing intent."Please spare us, Your Excellency. We really don't know anything!""We’re just grunts. Our lives are worthless. Please forgive us, sir!""Damn it, let’s just fight! We're going to di
On the other hand, Xayne and the others headed to the casino on the fifth floor after dealing with the ten Pluto assassins.Edwin had arranged to meet them here. As they entered the casino, the bustling scene made the trio frown. The casino’s interior was luxurious, with hundreds of staff, over a hundred gambling tables, and VIP private rooms.When the trio entered, a tall and attractive woman in a black dress approached them. She bowed slightly and said, "Mr. Xayne, Mr. Edwin is waiting for you in VIP Suite 302. Please come this way."Xayne nodded and followed the woman. When the woman opened the door, Xayne saw Edwin embracing two women with blonde hair and blue eyes at the gambling table. Edwin was even playing cards with a man.When he saw Xayne, he stood up and hugged Xayne, saying warmly, “Mr. Xayne, I’ve been waiting for you! Come, let’s play a few rounds.”Xayne frowned and shook his head. “Sorry, Mr. Edwin, I’m not interested in gambling.”Edwin smiled slightly and raise
Over a dozen burly men stood beside the cars, their guns visible on their waists. They even wore bulletproof vests and held submachine guns.Ariana was afraid when she saw them. She tugged Xayne’s arm and asked, “Nothing bad will happen, right?”Xayne shook his head, glanced at the middle-aged man before him, and said, "Sorry, I'm not interested in meeting your envoy. If he wants to see me, he can come in person."Xayne and the others then walked past the middle-aged man. The latter’s expression instantly turned cold as he said, “Supreme Commander, our lord is rarely interested in meeting someone. Disrespecting him is a ticket to leave Velegas."As he spoke, the gun-wielding men rushed over to surround Xayne and the others. Ariana clung to Xayne, frightened, while Edwin witnessed the scene and frowned. Edwin’s assistant whispered, “Should we lend a hand, Mr. Edwin?”After some thought, Edwin said smilingly, “No need. If the King of the North can’t even handle this, then we don’t n
Xayne swiftly opened the letter and saw three sentences. The first line read, "Mikael is at your disposal. He’s the trump card I've cultivated for over 20 years for you. He’s trustworthy."'Mikael? He’s Grandpa's spy?'Xayne was utterly shocked. Although Mikael was one of Harris’s nine envoys, the former turned out to be one of Xander’s. Moreover, Xander had been working on his relationship with Mikael for over two decades. It seemed Xander had foreseen the calamity that would befall him.Xayne raised his brow at Mikael, who sipped his tea. The latter smiled faintly, making it hard for Xayne to read his thoughts.Xayne read the second line that said, “The Heavenly Tome is a mysterious book that our family has guarded for a thousand years. You must protect it. If the Big Four steals it one day, you must take it back. After all, it concerns Drakonia—no, the entire world’s fate.”Xayne frowned when he read the second line. He thought it sounded a little exaggerated and that the Heave
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