Apollo took the bag from the box and glanced at it. Instantly, he flew into a rage and cursed loudly, "Dominic, what is the meaning of this?"Dominic hurriedly knelt, cautiously saying, "General Apollo, please don't misunderstand. I didn't do this. It's Xayne."General Apollo angrily asked, "Xayne again?""Yes, it's Xayne," Dominic said fiercely. "Just yesterday, my younger brother Jason went to Venzor with the Loompa family jade pendant. As a result, Harold showed no gratitude, not even willing to show some respect for you. What's more, Xayne smashed the jade pendant and sent it back. This is a complete disrespect toward you and the Loompa family."Apollo bristled with anger as he said, "Is this true?"Dominic nodded. "Xayne not only disrespects the Riller family but also disrespects you. Everyone in Drakonia knows the significance of the Loompa family jade pendant."Apollo's face turned livid, and he said coldly, "So be it. Let's take him down."A smirk appeared on Dominic's l
Apollo sighed helplessly, shaking his head as he cautioned, "I'll say only one thing.The Loompa family can't afford to provoke Xayne, and the Riller family, even more so."Dominic wanted to learn more from Apollo, but Apollo waved, gesturing for the steward to escort them out.With the box in his arms, Dominic, accompanied by Gresham, returned to the car.Dominic's face was full of solemnity as he asked, "Gresham, what do you think?"Gresham drove, saying, "To make General Apollo so fearful, Xayne must not be just a normal live-in son-in-law of the Swift family. In my opinion, Xayne may be hiding a significant identity, and he is very likely a prominent figure in the military."Dominic's expression turned solemn as he said, "If that's the case, then the Riller family's vendetta might never be avenged."Gresham pondered momentarily before reminding, "If Xayne's influence makes even General Apollo of the Loompa family extremely wary, then perhaps it's not as simple as the Riller fa
Dominic sighed. "Alas, if that's the case, the Riller family can only grit our teeth and swallow it."Dominic waved his hand and said to Gresham, " Gresham, take Lyzon into custody. We're going to the Swift family in Venzor."Lyzon, puzzled, said, "Mr. Dominic, I'm truly loyal to you. If you want to crush the Swift family, I can be your best help."Dominic shook his head and said, "I'm not going to seek revenge against Xayne. I'm going to apologize and make amends."At these words, Lyzon's jaw dropped in disbelief.The head of the Riller family in Xanwood, the Chief Prosecutor of the Xanwood Bureau of Law Enforcement, was going to Venzor to personally apologize to Xayne.It seemed like everything was over.It was now nighttime. The crescent moon was obscured, occasionally casting a ray of moonlight through the windows of countless households. The sky was dotted with stars, one or two blinking brightly.Accompanied by Gresham and Lyzon, Dominic hastily boarded the nearest flight
Upon hearing this, Tony pondered for a moment before going back inside.Tim became angry. "Leaving Dominic waiting outside might anger them. By then, there will be no room for reconciliation."He went to the entrance of the Swift residence to greet them.To his surprise, the first words from Dominic were, "Is Mr. Xayne here?"Tim was stunned for a moment before slowly responding, "He's inside, in the main hall of the Swift residence. Originally, he was going to come out to greet you and apologize.""No." Dominic hurriedly shook his hand. "That's not the case. I came to the Swift family tonight specifically to apologize to Mr. Xayne."So, Dominic was coming to apologize in person.For a moment, Tim didn't react. With just a few words from Xayne, Dominic had rushed hundreds of miles overnight to apologize to the Swift family.Seeing Tim still in a daze, Dominic interrupted him, "Can you please take me upstairs to see him? I want to apologize to Mr. Xayne in person."Tim had no
The night remained serene, with scattered stars in the sky.The rustling of leaves stirred by the gentle breeze and the chirping of cicadas filled the air, creating a tranquil atmosphere in the vast compound of the Swift residence.Tim watched Dominic leave the Swift residence, his eyes still reflecting his bewilderment and shock.Dominic rushed to the Swift family overnight, not for revenge, but to apologize.As an esteemed family in Xanwood, the Riller family came to apologize to a third-rate family in Venzor.Even with the truth right before him, Tim was unwilling to believe it.The Riller family, a prestigious family in Xanwood with the support of the Loompa family in the military theater, actually abandoned their family honor and knelt to apologize.Returning to his seat, Tim felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.Xayne did it.Xayne suddenly spoke up, "With the Riller family coming to apologize, perhaps it's time for a change in leadership in the Swift family?"X
Tony knew very well that he had no hope of inheriting the Swift family. Therefore, he acted recklessly and said, "Xayne is the live-in son-in-law of the Swift family, just like one of our own. If he wants to become the head of the Swift family, I'm the first one to support him."Tim never expected Tony to disregard the family's prestige and support an outsider.Furious, he said, "Family succession has always been the rule. As a prestigious family in Venzor, the Swift family is no exception. With Dad being critically ill and lying unconscious in bed, whether he can survive the crisis is unknown. The authority of the Swift family was personally handed over to me by him."The societal prejudices in Venzor were like a mountain, immovable no matter how hard one tried.Tim hoped to use these prejudices to make Xayne give up on inheriting the position of the head of the Swift family."Enough!" Xayne roared, followed by a cold smile. "The lives of the Swift family are in my hands."Tim f
Tim left the Swift residence, his departing figure seemingly aged several decades in an instant.Sophia and Vivian followed closely behind him.Taking advantage of the night's cover, they left the Swift residence together.The next morning, the Swift Group officially announced that Xayne was appointed as the Chairman of the Swift Group, while Tony was appointed as the acting Chairman.The highly publicized battle for power within the Swift family finally came to an end.Tony emerged as the winner, while Tim became the biggest loser.Tim and the others lived in a rented room.Vivian sat by the computer, cracking sunflower seeds, while the television broadcasted an interview with Tony and his family with the reporters.During the Q&A session, the reporter asked, "There have been rumors that the Swift siblings have been at odds with each other, portraying a facade of harmony while stabbing each other in the back. What do you think about this, Mr. Tony?"Dressed in formal attire,
Tim dressed himself up a bit before meeting Tyson, the butler of the Bullard family, this evening. Tyson held a high position in the Bullard family and was responsible for keeping tabs on Xayne's movements. Tyson could be said to control all the Bullard family's operations in Venzor. Tyson was the Bullard family's most important eyes and ears in Venzor. Tyson arranged to meet Tim at the Lyaf Cafe. The time was set for six o'clock in the evening. Tim arrived at the Lyaf Cafe early and waited for a full half-hour before Tyson leisurely arrived and said, "Mr. Tim, I apologize for being late, but caution is our way of doing things in this line of work. I hope you don't take offense." Tim smiled politely and responded, "Of course not! It's good to be cautious, or our cooperation wouldn't be able to proceed smoothly." Tyson probed, saying, "Lately, your brother's loud-mouthed appearances on the news have made me both anxious and angry. I can't believe you, Mr. Tim, a man with
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