Ariel heard the familiar voice and looked up, realizing it was Xayne. She was surprised and delighted, shouting, "Xayne?! It's really you!"Tears filled her eyes, and a sense of grievance surged in her heart. If it weren't for Xayne being here, those brutish thugs would have gotten their way with her.Ace scratched his head, looking at the woman and Xayne with a puzzled expression. "Boss, do you know her?"Xayne nodded and replied, "Yeah, she's a friend."Edwin smiled and said, "Since you're friends, let's all sit together."With Xayne's comfort, Ariel sat down and recounted the whole incident. It turned out she was traveling with some friends. Unexpectedly, when she went to the restroom, she encountered a group of foreign brutes who harassed her into accompanying them for drinks.Xayne frowned. Drakonians indeed faced plenty of exclusion and hostility abroad, especially in Westfordia, where racism was prevalent. He reassured Ariel, “It's okay. You’re with me now.”At that momen
The thugs were rough and tough-looking. They were clearly local thugs and unemployed vagrants. The leading chubby man towered at six feet three, resembling a robust bear. As he entered the private room, his presence was enough to intimidate many.Behind him was a young man with a bloodied head covered, holding a towel to it. He rushed in and pointed at Ace, who was standing on the sidelines. He shouted, "That's him. This foolish Drakonian just beat me. Break that idiot’s hands and his hands and teach him a lesson!"The chubby man looked at Ace and said coldly, "So, you're the Drakonian who beat my guy. You're asking for trouble!"Ace crossed his arms and stood before the chubby man. Although the former was half a head shorter, his expression was calm, and his eyes were sharp. Ace chuckled, saying, “Hey, fatso, do you even know what your brother did? I just taught him a lesson. I didn’t try to take his life. You should thank me for showing mercy.""What did you say, you fucking Drak
Suddenly, an indifferent voice sounded, “If your hand touches her, I’ll break it.”Immediately after, the whole place fell silent while everyone looked at Xayne with astonishment. Xayne remained seated at that moment, and Brooklyn was furious, shouting, “Another fucking Drakonian! Do you want to die, too, punk?!”He approached Xayne and threw a punch, but the latter brushed past the fist, and a silver light streaked by."Argh!"Amidst everyone’s shocked gazes, knives and forks pierced through Brooklyn's right hand, causing blood to splatter.“Gah! My hand!" Brooklyn trembled in pain, clutching his continuously bleeding right hand. The searing pain made him unable to stop screaming.Channing and Ariel were terrified. The former was so scared that he almost fainted, yelling, “It’s over for us this time, Ariel! Why would your friend dare to attack Brooklyn? Your friend is trying to get us killed! Oh man, I don’t want to die! What do we do?!”Channing’s friends were in a blind panic
An intense chill suddenly swept through the entire private room. Immediately after, Xayne swung his hand, and a silver light burst forth from it. The Ravenclaw Dagger shot forth and spun in mid-air, forming a silver arc.When the four burly men saw the silver flash, their hands flew off, and blood sprayed everywhere. They only felt the pain a second later as they hastily covered their severed wrist. They wailed in agony and fell to their knees into a pool of blood.“Gah! My hand got cut off!”“That guy’s the devil!”“It hurts! My hand is gone!”Several men collapsed while Xayne returned to his seat with his unstained Ravenclaw Dagger. On the other hand, Brooklyn was astounded as the scene before him made him shudder. When he lifted his gaze, he saw Xayne approaching.Brooklyn shouted, “Stay away from me, you monster! Don’t come any closer. Y-You shouldn’t mess with me. I have Mr. Conrad’s support. If you touch me, he’ll kill you!”However, Xayne sneered when he heard Conrad’s na
The guests in the whole restaurant scattered. Soon after, only Xayne and his group remained. Still, he resumed his seat and clinked glasses with Edwin.The latter was in a daze, helplessly smiling as he said, “You’ve really done it this time, Commander Xayne.”"Oh?"Edwin shook his head. "You may not know who Conrad is, but I must tell you. He's the leader of the underground forces in Kasha Town, commanding a thousand men and possessing heavy weaponry. Even the stationed military here has to show him some respect."Upon hearing this, Xayne nodded and said, "Heavy weaponry? Haha, no problem. As long as he dares to come, I'll make him kneel before me."Hearing this, Edwin said no more.This man was not only the Supreme Commander of the Northern Plains in Drakonia but also the Drakon King of Dracarium.Perhaps Conrad was about to break his spear this time.On the other side, Ariel was already in a state of confusion, constantly looking at Xayne and asking, "Xayne, are you really o
While Channing and his companions were standing at the door in a daze, several white and black mercenaries in combat uniforms approached, promptly arresting them all."Ah! What are you doing? It has nothing to do with us. It wasn't us. It was those people inside!" Channing panicked, being pressed to the ground by several armed mercenaries, yelling loudly.His friends were also immediately pressed to the ground.The middle-aged man with grayish-white hair and sunglasses walked over at this moment. He coldly swept his eyes over the Drakonian people on the ground, then took off his sunglasses, revealing deep brown eyes, and said, "Bring them in together.""Yes, sir!"Soon, Conrad led dozens of armed mercenaries and the apprehended Channing and others toward the private room.Brooklyn and the others had roughly bandaged their severed arms by now, following behind Conrad with an arrogant expression.At that moment, all the restaurant's staff stood nervously in the hall, trembling and
Soon, a mercenary behind him drew a dagger from his waist and approached Xayne. The man, with a swift motion, slashed toward Xayne's arm. However, a loud bang echoed, and the mercenary crashed into the wall, shattering it.He fell into the ruins, and his chest was concave, covered in blood. In an instant, the entire room fell into silence.Conrad frowned, looking at his subordinate lying in the ruins. He then turned to Ace, standing beside Xayne, and coldly said, "You have some strength, but you've made the wrong choice."After speaking, Conrad raised his hand, and a dozen mercenaries immediately pulled the triggers, preparing to open fire. However, right at this moment, a roar echoed."Conrad! How dare you harm my guests on my turf?! Are you courting death?!"Everyone heard this and saw the burly figure of Baruk, leading a few people to walk into the private room. Conrad's face quickly darkened as he looked at Baruk. He said in a cold voice, "Baruk, why are you here?"Baruk snee
At the same time, an event was happening back in Drakonix.Entrepreneurs from the 48 provinces and cities of Drakonia have gathered in the conference room of the luxurious Regal Hotel for a business exchange banquet.Present at the meeting were renowned entrepreneurs from the 48 provinces and cities of Drakonia, as well as representatives from prestigious families.Among them were some newcomers elected by various provincial and city chambers of commerce, here to exchange ideas and gather insights.Early in the morning, Serena, accompanied by her assistant Evelyn, arrived at the conference room with the delegation of entrepreneurs from Venzor's Chamber of Commerce.The Venzor delegation consists of twelve business representatives, ten of whom were seasoned veterans and recognized as top entrepreneurs in Venzor. Only Serena and another young and handsome man, nominated by the chamber of commerce, were the newcomers.The young man was Jackie Thinford, the general manager of the Thi
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