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
At that moment, Jackie felt remorseful. He wondered why he hadn't met Serena sooner. If he had, he could have had this beautiful woman by his side.Soon, the exchange meeting began. People began to engage in casual conversations, sharing their experiences. However, most of the interactions were filled with flattery or guarded discussions, lacking significant meaning. The speeches by the representatives elected from the 48 provinces and cities, delivered on the stage, were substantial and lit the way for many entrepreneurs, sparking potential transformations in their businesses.Applause thundered continuously during the meeting. Just as the audience kept applauding, suddenly, the large doors of the conference room flew open. Following that, the sound of dense footsteps echoed throughout the entire hall.The five hundred entrepreneurs were all stunned. They turned their heads toward the entrance and saw squads of fully armed soldiers entering, carrying guns, surrounding the entire
Delwyn's confidence surged as he witnessed the effectiveness of his formation. Xayne's formidable Ravenclaw dagger had been effortlessly repelled, leaving Delwyn feeling invincible.No wonder the Christy family elders always stressed the importance of mastering their First formations. The Christy family's prominence wasn't solely due to their role as guardians of the First Dragon's tomb. Their mastery of ancient formations, some passed down from the First Dragon, was unparalleled, formidable enough to command respect even from the Five Great Mountains.Delwyn laughed triumphantly. The thrill of holding his ground against a Quin-Divine Commander filled him with elation. He had overestimated Xayne.Meanwhile, Xayne retrieved the Ravenclaw dagger, noting an unusual and elusive force surrounding it. Even he couldn't fully grasp its nature. As the dagger's momentum forced him back several steps, Xayne steadied himself, his eyes narrowing."Feeling humbled now, Xayne?" Delwyn smirked, hi
"You're courting death!" Xayne's words had barely landed when a figure rushed forward, grabbing his arm tightly."Mr. Xayne! Please, calm down! This might all just be a misunderstanding. You can't start a fight here, the consequences would be unimaginable!" Luther's face had turned pale with fear.Both men, Xayne and Delwyn were far beyond what he could handle. If anything happened to either of them in Folksberg, it would spell the end of his political career and likely his freedom."Misunderstanding?" Xayne's cold laughter echoed in the room as he pointed at Delwyn. "Using my name to scam and extort people was bad enough. Forcing women into unspeakable situations? If that's a 'misunderstanding,' then what isn't?"As he finished speaking, a powerful surge of energy erupted from Xayne, his aura soaring to its peak, a Quin-Divine Commander's aura, overwhelming and unstoppable. The force shook Luther's grip loose, leaving him stumbling back in shock.Luther took one look at Xayne's i
Xayne stepped into the suite with Yanny close behind, drawing the attention of everyone in the room.A collective gasp rippled through the crowd. The two men, Xayne and the imposter looked nearly identical.Even Yanny froze, her eyes darting between them.Before, when they weren't side by side, their resemblance had been noticeable but not striking. Now, face-to-face, their shared aura and presence were unmistakable.The difference was that Delwyn carried himself with an arrogant, almost oppressive authority as if the world were beneath him. In contrast, Xayne exuded a calm yet commanding energy, one rooted in confidence rather than superiority."What is going on here?" Luther stammered, clutching his wine glass.Delwyn was momentarily stunned to see Xayne, but he quickly regained his composure."Xayne!" he sneered.The charade was over. Delwyn saw no point in pretending anymore as he took a sip of red wine from his wine glass and an arrogant expression appeared on his face. Tr
"In Warren International Hotel. But, young man, we appreciate your kindness but you can't just throw your life away!" Channy turned toward Xayne, his face full of worry.Beside him, Renny chimed in, her voice urgent. "Serena is pregnant! If something happens to you, how am I supposed to explain it to her?""I've told you. I'm Xayne too!" Xayne's tone was firm, his expression unyielding.What he left unsaid, however, was the truth: the so-called "Xayne" they'd met before was a fraud.The problem was that the Riller family had all seen Delwyn. Compared to Xayne, Delwyn carried himself with authority and charisma far superior to Xayne.No one believed that this seemingly ordinary young man before them was the legendary King of the North."Renny, take me there," Xayne ordered, casting a glance at the bedridden Yanny. Seeing that she was no longer in danger, he turned back to Renny."I..." Renny hesitated, unsure.Before she could decide, Yanny struggled to sit up on her bed. Her vo
Without wasting a second, he led a small group of servants up to the second floor at a brisk pace."Miss Yanny! Please open the door!" Loud, frantic knocks echoed from upstairs."Sir, the door to Miss Yanny's room won't open!" the butler called down, his forehead glistening with sweat as he rushed back downstairs, his breathing uneven."Then what are you all standing around for? Break the door open!" Channy's voice cracked with panic, his face flushed red with desperation. He stomped his foot and beat his chest, his heart filled with regret. He loved Renny and Yanny very much. The words he'd spoken earlier were out of desperation and now felt like a blade twisting in his gut. If anything happened to his granddaughter, he'd never forgive himself.Xayne didn't wait for anyone else to react. He stormed up the stairs, his movements sharp and purposeful. Pushing past the Riller family's servants, he raised his leg and delivered a powerful kick to the door. It burst open with a loud cr
Before the words were even finished, Xayne had already pushed open the car door and stepped out. Without hesitation, he brushed past the servants at the entrance and led Renny straight into the estate.The moment they walked in, they heard Channy pounding his chest in frustration, his voice thundering as he pointed toward the second floor. "Even if you have no regard for family, can you bear to see so many people dragged down with you?"Around him, more than a dozen servants stood in silence, heads bowed, not daring to make a sound. Two middle-aged men stood before Channy like chastised schoolchildren, their posture rigid, their faces full of unease.When Channy spotted Renny, his face twisted with a mix of surprise and anger. He barely spared a glance at Xayne. After all, in his opinion, Xayne was too ordinary, so ordinary that he didn't even deserve a second look."Renny?" Channy frowned deeply. "You're back just in time. Go upstairs and talk some sense into your sister. If she r
"Miss Riller, every move you make is under my watch. I even know when you left for Folksworth and when you came back. I have detailed reports here!" Zenn smirked as he pulled out his phone, scrolling through text messages before waving the screen in front of Renny's face."Move your car. I'm in a hurry!" Xayne said coldly, his tone sharp and unwavering.Zenn looked Xayne up and down, sneering. "Who the hell do you think you are? I'm here on Mr. Xayne's orders to wait for her. If you ruin his plans, can you bear the consequences?"As Renny had suspected, if he couldn't have her, he'd make sure no one else could either.When Zenn was having a fancy dinner with Delwyn earlier, he had spilled every detail about her. He praised the Riller sisters, calling them goddesses, but admitted that Renny was far prettier than her sister, Yanny. He mentioned how she'd gone to Folksworth and wasn't sure when she'd return.The moment Delwyn decided to send someone to drag her back to Folksberg, Zen
Serena noticed Renny's sudden change in expression and asked curiously, "What's wrong?""Nothing!" Renny's voice trembled as she swallowed hard, her small hands shaking as she quickly put her phone away. But no matter how she tried, she couldn't hide the panic in her eyes."Renny, what's going on? Do you still see me as your friend?" Serena pressed, her eyes narrowing with concern.Renny's unease didn't escape Serena's sharp gaze. Renny glanced at Serena and Xayne, her face full of hesitation. "It's about someone with the last name Xavier. He's powerful, and I don't want to drag you two into it!""What?" Serena's brow frowned.Xayne's eyes flickered with interest. He hadn't been paying attention initially, but hearing the mention of the name "Xavier" brought a subtle shift to his gaze. "Someone with the last name Xavier? Renny, can you tell me what's going on?"After a long moment of hesitation, Renny finally pulled out her phone and handed it to Xayne showing the farewell messag
Channy had stood right behind Luther, and when he heard those words, his heart sank hard. Both his granddaughters had been as stubborn as they came, but if Yanny Riller had decided to stand her ground, it would have spelled big trouble for the Riller family. This hadn't been the same as crossing the Scallow or Armen families. Xayne's influence in Drakonia had been untouchable at that time.Watching Luther bow and scrape as he ushered Xayne into the car, Channy pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Too bad he didn't know that this so-called Xayne was nothing but a fraud."Yanny, you heard what Mr. Xayne just said, didn't you? You see what I mean, right?" Channy asked.Yanny bit her lip hard, her eyes filling with tears. Her gaze was firm as she looked straight at her grandfather. Seeing that look, Channy's heart skipped a beat. He quickly grabbed Yanny's arm and guided her into the car. If Xayne saw that look of defiance on Yanny's face, it'd be the en