"I'm so scared..." Ariana hugged Xayne as tears ran down her cheeks."Don't be afraid. I'm here." Xayne patted her back and turned to look at Crody on the ground.The latter was outraged as he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth before staggering to his feet. He roared at the man who suddenly appeared, “Who the hell are you?! How dare you ruin my good time. Do you know who I am? I’m Crody Bawser, the head of the Bawser family!”Xayne smirked as he approached Crody, saying, “You don’t need to know who I am. You just need to know that I’m that woman’s bodyguard. Her safety is my responsibility. Since you just laid your hands on her, you’ll have to pay.”He grabbed Crody and punched him. The latter could not keep up as he spat out two teeth. Suddenly, Xayne punched him in the stomach, causing Crody to spew a large mouthful of blood. Xayne then grabbed his hair and slammed his head against the wall.Boom!Crody’s head smashed through the wall, revealing his bloodied head out
After suffering a severe beating, Crody placed a four hundred thousand dollar bounty on Xayne’s head. Hence, the assassins flocked to take Xayne’s life.The team that came to ambush him was the first to arrive. They were a well-established underground organization in Velegas, favoring the use of switchblade revolvers. This weapon functioned as both a gun and a dagger.Due to its versatility and exquisite appearance, it was the favorite weapon of the old-school underground organizations. At that moment, there were whispers outside the door."I'll knock on the door later. When the target opens it, each of you will stab him to create an opening for me to grab him. It's best if we can bring him back alive."The assassins had reviewed Xayne’s information before coming. Since they thought he was just a bodyguard, they did not formulate any overly detailed plans. They also tried to keep him alive so that Crody would raise the bounty when they presented Xayne to him.However, the door sud
"Many local criminal organizations are joining forces to claim your head. They’re willing to unite and come for you. I heard they’ve gathered a few hundred people and will launch the final assassination attempt against you at dawn," Draven quickly conveyed the message."I see. I never expected these criminals to target me."Xayne not only considered escaping, but he also contemplated counterattacking. “It’s too late to contact Mikael at this point. Get someone to deliver weapons by tonight. I’ll show those lurking bastards that they shouldn’t mess with certain people.”A fierce killing intent flashed in Xayne’s eyes. If he were back in his home country, he might have shown some restraint. However, he never held back whenever he was abroad.Draven chuckled. “I knew you’d make such a decision, Drakon King. I’ve already arranged for people to deliver the weapons. They should be arriving soon.”Soon after, a Land Rover arrived downstairs. The driver then handed the keys to Xayne and h
Black Rose glanced at the time and gave the order for her subordinates to mobilize, “The time is right. The target has turned off the lights. Let’s move.”A hundred and fifty assassins headed toward the mansion.“Looks like it’s time.” Xayne extended his sniper rifle and then pulled the trigger.Pew!Others only heard a muffled sound before seeing three people in front dropping dead. The person at the forefront’s head had disappeared into a puddle of blood, the other got shot through the waist, and the third’s thigh had turned into a fleshy mess.Although Xayne only shot once, the bullet pierced through three people. Soon after, several more gunshots followed, and the assassins continuously turned into puddles of blood. The horrifying scene cost several people their lives."Oh my God! They're dead!""I'm sorry, boss, I’m withdrawing from this mission. It's a death sentence!""Barrett! A sniper rifle with this much power must be a Barrett! The target has professional snipers and
“I didn’t expect the target to be on such a high spot. While it’s an excellent sniping location, he’ll have no way out once we surround him.”“You’re right. If we seal off all exits, the target’s only choices are to jump off or be killed by our men.”“In other words, we've secured the bounty, right? Though the money doesn't matter now, I just want to kill him."The trio of criminal organization leaders laughed as they spoke. Although the bounty was a considerable sum to them, it was not worth the cost they had paid. The leaders had deployed a hundred and fifty men, but many of them fell to Xayne.The leaders considered Xayne to be their number one enemy. If they failed to kill him, they would face criticism from other criminal organizations. After arranging their counterattack, the three leaders calmly sat down.“It’s been a long time since we’ve worked together. Why don’t we play poker while we wait for our men to kill that guy?” Black Rose placed a deck of cards on the table, an
Dark Angels said, "The Supreme Commander is different from those losers in The Reapers organization. I heard he wields a terrifying Ravenclaw Dagger."Dark Angels added with a hint of fear in his eyes, “He can cut through a sea of enemies with ease if he has that dagger. Anyone who’s seen it says it’s the war horn of a demon, a power only a devil can master.”Although he had never witnessed the Ravenclaw Dagger’s power himself, he had heard about how terrified the mysterious leaders of The Reapers were when they saw it.The Reapers organization was the largest of the Westfordia underground forces. Even the three criminal organizations combined were no match for the once-mighty Reaper organization during its decline.However, this enormous organization suffered a bloodbath from the Drakon King several years ago, leading to its rapid decline. Later, it suffered another heavy blow, with all its members withdrawing from the assassination network.Only a few in all of Westfordia feared
"Dracarium? Why would they come here?"The three leaders panicked and were no longer arrogant. After all, Dracarium was a mysterious organization with a formidable reputation in Westfordia. It had three thousand members, and its four Dracoguards possessed combat strength equivalent to a Supreme Commander.Even Pluto, known for its formidable combat power among the Twelve Temples of Westfordia, bowed before Dracarium. Moreover, there were rumors that the Drakon Elites, a new organization named by the Drakon King, was likely a branch of Dracarium."We’ve got you surrounded. Surrender now." Xayne approached them, holding his Ravenclaw Dagger.Black Rose realized the situation and commanded his subordinates to attack, "Kill this guy, and we will escape!"However, Xayne appeared before the bodyguards and swung his Ravenclaw Dagger. Instantly after, blood stains appeared on the bodyguards’ necks, and they fell to the ground. Xayne had easily taken their lives.When the remaining bodygu
Xayne had long suspected that Crody had put a bounty on his head and sent these people after him. However, he did not rule out the possibility that someone had noticed his identity as the Supreme Commander and came after him.To play it safe, he contacted Draven and told him to send a small squad to come and subdue all of Velegas’s criminal organizations."We’ve dealt with Crody," Draven whispered, making a throat-slitting gesture.Xayne nodded and said, "Handle things here. I'm heading back.""Right away, sir!" Draven then turned to look at the kneeling leaders before raising his hand and commanding, "Take them all away!"Immediately after, the men took the trio away while Xayne returned to the villa. At that moment, Ariana sat on the sofa in the living room, looking worried. Ace stood on the sidelines, silently accompanying her."Ace, do you think something happened to Xayne?" Ariana asked nervously.Ace grinned and scratched his head, saying, “Rest assured that our boss will
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